vista with xp

sthompson

sthompson

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i'm not sure it is considered a network but i'm trying to set up file share between a vista comop and like 5 other compters problem being none of the shared folders show on any of the comps between vista and xp i downloaded some stupid file from micrsoft to get the comps to show up on the vista network but i'm still having problem with set up of sharing i need to get this up asap till i can get a server set up. any assistance is apericiated.
 
Trouble with network...

SThompson-

I have to ask... what version of VISTA is it?! Home, Prem. Business, or Utlimate?

And without it, can the XP systems see the shared file folders? That is also very important to know.

Although you might think it's too obvious to ask, but it helps me to understand where the real issue is in order to help.
 
XP and Vista DO work together with shared folder!! I am using it now. Here's the steps to do so:

1. Set folder sharing in vista
2. Go on the xp machine and go to control panel and make it classic menu
3. Double click "Network Setup Wizard"
4. Go through the steps and make sure you use "current area connection"
 
ive tried it it doesn't want to work i did it with orginal xp and sp2 neither like working but i probably going to set up a NAS machine to get it to function right and that is the right way to do it i am going to use open filer any comments on it
 
You need to make sure that both PC's are on the same workgroup as well, check that by right clicking on "My Computer", and go to computer name.
 
yeah mine and my brothers computers are set up in a network by our router, we share movies because i have a better screen lol
 
they are in the same workgroup they are deffintely conected cause the computer shows on the network map but th shared or public folders don't show
 
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