Might be a stupid question.

Alright so I have been able to easily network computers up until now. All
that I wish to do is make it so that I can edit or open files on one
computer, while they are saved on the other.
When I click on Start, Network. All that shows is my router, and my computer
that I am currently on. It does this with both computers that I am working
with.
I would be ever so appreciative of anyone who would please give me a
step-by-step walk through on how they have created their networks. Please try
not to leave steps out, as this always confuses me, as I always try to follow
steps as they are shown.
Thanks in advance.

Mike wrote:
> Alright so I have been able to easily network computers up until now. All
> that I wish to do is make it so that I can edit or open files on one
> computer, while they are saved on the other.
> When I click on Start, Network. All that shows is my router, and my computer
> that I am currently on. It does this with both computers that I am working
> with.
> I would be ever so appreciative of anyone who would please give me a
> step-by-step walk through on how they have created their networks. Please try
> not to leave steps out, as this always confuses me, as I always try to follow
> steps as they are shown.
> Thanks in advance.

First you need to make sure that "File and Printer" sharing is enable
for the network........look at the **** LOADS **** of past messages in
this newsgroup for further details on this topic.

If enabling "File and Printer" sharing doesn't rectify the
situation.....look at the **** LOADS **** of past messages in this
newsgroup for further details on this topic.

Or use Google Advance search, or log onto the Microsoft support website
or.........god knows how many options are available these days for
common information such as this.

Sorry......had to let a little steam off there.....gonna go and get
myself another coffee now, have a smoke, and then blow my brains out! <grin>

Hi
You have already a network. Now it is time to configure the File and Printer
Sharing.
Successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network settings,
http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html
As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what it is
allowed to be shared.
Vista File and Printer Sharing-
http://www.microsoft.com/techn...evaluate/vista_fp.mspx
Windows XP File Sharing -
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040
Printer Sharing XP -
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...utt_july2.mspx
Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
Jack (MVP-Networking).

"Mike" <Mike@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:53DD2604-73B1-48C6-8D2A-382714E89A33@microsoft.com...
> Alright so I have been able to easily network computers up until now. All
> that I wish to do is make it so that I can edit or open files on one
> computer, while they are saved on the other.
> When I click on Start, Network. All that shows is my router, and my
> computer
> that I am currently on. It does this with both computers that I am working
> with.
> I would be ever so appreciative of anyone who would please give me a
> step-by-step walk through on how they have created their networks. Please
> try
> not to leave steps out, as this always confuses me, as I always try to
> follow
> steps as they are shown.
> Thanks in advance.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb727037.aspx

Have a read of the above link re Vista File and Printer Sharing.

Permissions/Share info is there as well.

If using Norton, McAfee, Trend Micro I.S., make sure file and printer
sharing is enabled in THEIR firewall .(LAN allowed)

1st thing to do is make sure that the Workgroup Name of ALL the computers is
the SAME.

In Vista Network and Sharing:

Network Discovery: ON (So it can see the other computers)

Network set to Private (Public is for hotspots, airports, etc)

File Sharing: ON

Public Folder Sharing: ON (Vista’s Public Folder is the same as XP’s Shared
Docs)

Password Protected: OFF (unless you want to set up identical usernames, and
passwords (they can be different) on ALL computers in your Network). If you
have it ON, you will be asked for a username and password when you try to
access a Vista computer from an XP computer, or a Vista Computer.

Also, If you haven’t done so already, run XP’s Network Setup Wizard (in
Start >All Programs >Accessories >Communications), and tell the Wizard to
enable File and Printer Sharing.
Or > Start > Control Panel > Network Connections > Set up a Home or Small
Office Network.

--
Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia


"Mike" wrote:

> Alright so I have been able to easily network computers up until now. All
> that I wish to do is make it so that I can edit or open files on one
> computer, while they are saved on the other.
> When I click on Start, Network. All that shows is my router, and my computer
> that I am currently on. It does this with both computers that I am working
> with.
> I would be ever so appreciative of anyone who would please give me a
> step-by-step walk through on how they have created their networks. Please try
> not to leave steps out, as this always confuses me, as I always try to follow
> steps as they are shown.
> Thanks in advance.