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Posted by Chris H. on April 12, 2006, 10:32 am
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Check the Workgroup name by right-clicking My Computer, selecting Properties
and then going to the Computer Name tab. You'll see the Workgroup: listed
just below midway down. Also, check your network connections area to make
sure Client for Microsoft Networks and File and Printer Sharing for
Microsoft Networks are both installed.
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Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
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> One of my 3 home network XP Home computers died. I replaced it with a new
> MCE computer. I have a shared printer on one of the XP Home computers. I
> am
> on a Belkin router using RoadRunner High Speed.
>
> The new MCE is connected to the internet. The router sees the new
> computer
> and DHCP gives it an IP. I can see an icon for the new computer in
> Computer
> Places on the old computer...however....
>
> I cannot access the shared drive, nor can I map to the shared printer.
>
> I've changed the network name on all units...same problem.
>
> How can I share the new computer on my home network and vice versa?
> Network
> wizard won't do it.
>
> Gary
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