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    mac os x 10.5.3 and windows vista network help!

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by -LOS-, Jul 1, 2008.

  1. -LOS-

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    Plain and simple :eek:

    I need step by step (literally) help to network OSX 10.5.3 and Windows Vista. Please help...I have been trying for hours and I'm driving myself crazy lol. Plus i need to start working on files on my PC on my mac ASAP. BTW, I have never tryed to have a home network before so i have no idea how to do this...I do have a router ready to go.

    Thanks

    LOS

    If you want anyone can email step by step instructions to [email removed for safety reasons]
     
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  2. S.SubZero

    S.SubZero Notebook Deity

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    Well you totally did not clarify anything.

    Enable Windows file sharing in OS X and define your required directories. Then you can map drives to it from Vista.
     
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    what do u mean define you directories?
     
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    Choose the directories you want to share.
     
    S.SubZero, Jul 1, 2008
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