How to setup a privet network, Visa & Windows xp?

Question

I have setup the computer that has windows XP (home) and set it to let me use the printer and files. I am lost on now how to set up the computer that has windows Vista (ultimate) to see the other computer, both are on a wires router (net gear) If i can do this without having to do anything to the router like i did before when both computer where running XP that would be great.. if you do know how to do this, please fully explain showing step-by-step on how to do so.. Thank you!

Answer 1

Vista is supposed to be even more friendly than Win XP with networks.  What have you tried?

Answer 2

Can you try running the XP Network wizard and have it make a setup disk?

I've never successfully set up Vista file sharing but I was able to see my XP computers from Vista by running the network wizard on XP and going to Network in the Vista start menu.

Sorry I can't be of more help.

Answer 3

Hi,

In vista i think you go to system properties and then theres a box in there with network in i think you have to click customise and then change the network name to the same as the xp computer then you should be able to see the other pc's. But i think as well somewhere you have to turn on network discovery in windows vista.

Answer 4

control panel, network and sharing centre, enable network discovery