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"Hello I have a desktop with windows xp connected to a linksys broadband router and have two laptops which share the same router, wireless. How can I network these computers (laptops) so they may access the desktop computer and the printer thats connected to it? (Mainly I want to print from the laptops but wouldnt mind accessing info on the desktop) thank you"
Hi Mike,
Without knowing the version of Windows XP (home, media center or professional) I can only assume you have home edition on all PCs. If so, use this link to configure your systems:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/813936/
(this is an eight part series)
Good luck!
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Tim Fenner
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Currently, my focus has been on the management of a Microsoft Windows, Exchange and Office deployment (with the majority of all servers running within an ESX Infrastructure 3 virtual environment). Along with supporting the previously listed solutions/products, I also have administration experience with an array of other technologies, such as backup solutions, SANs, anti-virus products, wired and wireless networking, mobile devices, VPNs, IPS, printing and much, much more...
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ITIL: Foundations; Microsoft: MCSE (2000 & 2003), MCSA (2000 & 2003), MCTS (Vista), MCP: Messaging (Exchange 2003); Cisco: CCNA, CompTIA: Security+, Network+, A+
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