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    Is Vista able to network with xp?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Necss, Feb 5, 2007.

  1. Necss

    Necss Notebook Consultant

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    Was Wondering If I have 2-3 machines all networked and 2 were win xp will i be able to network/connect to them on my vista cmputer and vise versa?
     
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  2. LIVEFRMNYC

    LIVEFRMNYC Blah Blah Blah!!!

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    Yup, I do. and I tested it Vice Versa.

    It's actually easier on Vista.
     
    LIVEFRMNYC, Feb 5, 2007
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    SideSwipe Notebook Virtuoso

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    yup very easy to get them connected, ive got ICS running and a dual boot on this laptop, tried connecting with both XP and Vista, Vista might have been slightly easier to setup than XP. It wouldve been quite stupid of Microsoft if vista couldnt network with their older systems, it wouldve meant businesses would have to either upgrade everything or stick with their old OS.
     
    SideSwipe, Feb 5, 2007
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