Printer sharing

[Puppy Breath]

Have you done anything yet to set up the network? If not, try going into the
Network and Sharing Center (click Start type net and click Network and
Sharing Center). Turn on Network Discovery (and whatever else is relevant).
Note that Printer Sharing only applies of the printer is connected to the
Vista computer. You should be able to find remote printers even with that
set to "Off (no printers installed)".

To learn about Vista networking see:

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/networking.mspx

 

[Guest]

I have just bought a new laptop with Vista - I have a PC with a printer
connected directy and a wireless lan. I can access the internet through the
router, but cannot access the printer. My previous lapop was able to do this
- I have tried adding the printer, but don't appear to be able to see the pc
let alone the printer! Can anyone help?

 

[Guest]

Hi - thanks for the reply. I had found my way in there earlier and everything
was switched on. My firewall is currently switched off. Any other ideas?

 

[Guest]

Julie,

I'm sorry you're experiencing trouble. Please check the following, and post
back:
- Ensure every machine is in the same workgroup and same subnet
- Ensure only one firewall is enabled per machine
- Set Network Category to Home/Work (Private)
- Ensure every user account has a non-empty password
- Create the same user account (with same password) on all machines
- Ensure password protected sharing is ON
- Use 'Sharing Wizard' to create/manage shares.