Vista laptop cannot connect to XP desktop printer

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Guest

I can now access my desktop xp folders from my vista laptop. The only
problem now is that from the vista laptop I cannot print on the xp's printer.
I can see the printers when I check the network window from my vista
computer, but when I click "connect," I get an error msg about spoolers not
working. I have spent hours, but cannot figure it out!
Help!
 
R

Robert L [MVP - Networking]

many printer issue can be fixed by setup local printer first. this link may help,

Vista Print Issues
http://www.chicagotech.net/vista/vistaprint.htm

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
I can now access my desktop xp folders from my vista laptop. The only
problem now is that from the vista laptop I cannot print on the xp's printer.
I can see the printers when I check the network window from my vista
computer, but when I click "connect," I get an error msg about spoolers not
working. I have spent hours, but cannot figure it out!
Help!
 

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