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    networking.

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by mikey967, Aug 6, 2008.

  1. mikey967

    mikey967 Newbie

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    Hi, I have my new DV5T-64 bit. I have a Linksys wireless router connected to my desktop computer running XP Pro, I'm able to share internet connection via the router.. but I can't figure out how to access a shared folder on my desktop computer :( Please help.....
     
    mikey967, Aug 6, 2008
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  2. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    Make a home network and enable sharing on your folders.
     
    Wirelessman, Aug 6, 2008
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    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    Sharing folders and files between XP and Vista? You will need to download and install THIS on the XP machine in order for the Vista laptop to be able to see the XP machine. Then create the shared folder on the XP machine and browse to it from the laptop. I think u can use the network and sharing center to view all computer devices on the network. Or u can find out the name of the XP machine by doing a Start-->Run and type cmd hit enter and then type hostname and hit enter. Take note of the name of the XP machine, go on the laptop and do a Start-->Run and type \\computername and hit enter (where computername is the actual computer name of the XP machine). You should see the shared folder in the window.

    Good Luck!
     
    makaveli72, Aug 7, 2008
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  4. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    Good details makeveli, I was just waiting for the OP to ask for :D
     
    Wirelessman, Aug 7, 2008
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