There's no such thing as a stupid question, but they're the easiest to answer.
JoinTour
Login
Search
Networking
Tag Cloud
access acer asus bios bsod computer crash driver drivers error ethernet excel freeze gaming google gpu graphics hard drive hardware hdmi internet laptop malware memory monitor motherboard mouse network printer problem ram registry router server slow software sound svchost.exe trojan usb video virus vista wifi windows windows 7 windows 7 32 bit windows 7 64 bit windows xp wireless
Search
Search for:
Tech Support Guy Forums > Internet & Networking > Networking >
How do I network my Vista and XP PCs together?

Reply  
Thread Tools
TerryNet's Avatar
Computer Specs
Moderator with 48,385 posts.
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Ottawa, IL
Experience: Intermediate to Advanced
01-Jan-2008, 01:30 PM #31
So, do we now have 5 people in this thread asking for help with different problems? Or have I lost track?
Snowbound's Avatar
Computer Specs
Junior Member with 3 posts.
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Experience: Intermediate
01-Jan-2008, 01:36 PM #32
All of my printers have Vista and Vista (64 bit) drivers AVAILABLE, just not installed on my XP machines.
Snowbound's Avatar
Computer Specs
Junior Member with 3 posts.
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Experience: Intermediate
01-Jan-2008, 04:43 PM #33
Found solution on another site. Vista seems to treat workgroup printers as local printers, you have to configure it manally


On your Vista machine go to Control Panel. Choose printer. Then choose Add Printer.

Choose Add a local printer. Click on Create a new port. The default in the drop down box is Local Port. Do not change that. Click Next.

A dialogue box will appear asking for you to enter a port name. Type in the \\computer name\printer name ie. My computer's name is basement and the printer name is EpsonSty so I typed in \\basement\epsonsty Case sensitive.
Bob Cerelli's Avatar
Distinguished Member with 22,838 posts.
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
01-Jan-2008, 06:32 PM #34
St!nkf!nger,

Since you started the thread, what has been tried so far. So many people have been responding with their problems it is difficult to track.
JohnWill's Avatar
Computer Specs
Distinguished Member with 110,212 posts.
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: South Eastern PA, USA
Experience: Advanced age & experience
01-Jan-2008, 08:42 PM #35
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Cerelli View Post
St!nkf!nger,

Since you started the thread, what has been tried so far. So many people have been responding with their problems it is difficult to track.
You might try not responding to the thread hijackers, but rather reporting the post. That's the proper way of dealing with them.
Bob Cerelli's Avatar
Distinguished Member with 22,838 posts.
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
01-Jan-2008, 08:48 PM #36
So for example, Terrynet that actually responded to the thread hijackers instead of me, should have reported this?
TerryNet's Avatar
Computer Specs
Moderator with 48,385 posts.
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Ottawa, IL
Experience: Intermediate to Advanced
01-Jan-2008, 09:06 PM #37
Yep, that's what I could have done. But since St!nkf!nger hasn't posted to this since initiating the thread February 19, 2007, I didn't bother. Actually, somebody could have reported a hijacking as early as March! I think that it is too late for even John to save this, and he shouldn't bother trying.

You'll notice that other than the one sarcastic comment about how many (5?) people are using this thread I have responded to only the OP.
Bob Cerelli's Avatar
Distinguished Member with 22,838 posts.
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
01-Jan-2008, 09:23 PM #38
Maybe he just got confused since I never responded to any of the thread hijackers at any time. Weird.
JohnWill's Avatar
Computer Specs
Distinguished Member with 110,212 posts.
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: South Eastern PA, USA
Experience: Advanced age & experience
02-Jan-2008, 09:51 AM #39
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Cerelli View Post
Maybe he just got confused since I never responded to any of the thread hijackers at any time. Weird.
Really? So #9 & #11 weren't to Victor Papa? Sure looks that way. And #13 you even quote his message when you respond. I doubt I need to go on, I think you get the idea, but there are plenty more. In point of fact, the whole thread is a mess.
__________________
Remember: Data you don't have at least two copies of is data you don't care about.

Microsoft MVP - User Desktop Experience
Bob Cerelli's Avatar
Distinguished Member with 22,838 posts.
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
02-Jan-2008, 10:09 AM #40
No need to go on. Not sure what the point is.
JohnWill's Avatar
Computer Specs
Distinguished Member with 110,212 posts.
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: South Eastern PA, USA
Experience: Advanced age & experience
02-Jan-2008, 10:14 AM #41
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Cerelli View Post
No need to go on. Not sure what the point is.
Gee Bob, I was just responding to your previous post. Perhaps you forgot what you said?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Cerelli View Post
Maybe he just got confused since I never responded to any of the thread hijackers at any time. Weird.
Bob Cerelli's Avatar
Distinguished Member with 22,838 posts.
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
02-Jan-2008, 10:26 AM #42
Given other's responses as well, all the attention does make me feel uniquely special.
DeadMnsChainGang's Avatar
Junior Member with 7 posts.
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Experience: Beyond the Basics
02-Jan-2008, 11:29 AM #43
So even thou the thread title works for me also... its considered thread hijacking...
Seems like a way to get your boards filled with alot of people asking the same Q. When they can post in the same thread and see what others have tried...
drewblood80's Avatar
Junior Member with 2 posts.
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Experience: Intermediate
02-Jan-2008, 02:36 PM #44
Using shared printers on VISTA
go to start menu "start search" and type in the IP for the computer that is hosting the printer I.E.
\\192.168.2.44
If the printer is properly shared you will see everything shared double click on the printer it will ask if you want the driver installed on it and walla
I will add it to your Tab.
enjoy,
Drew
JohnWill's Avatar
Computer Specs
Distinguished Member with 110,212 posts.
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: South Eastern PA, USA
Experience: Advanced age & experience
02-Jan-2008, 04:56 PM #45
OK, time to close this one.

All the people seeking help here should start their own thread.
Quote:
Originally Posted by DeadMnsChainGang View Post
So even thou the thread title works for me also... its considered thread hijacking...
Seems like a way to get your boards filled with alot of people asking the same Q. When they can post in the same thread and see what others have tried...
One only has to look at the thread and the confusion to see what that's a bad idea. The same solution doesn't work for similar symptoms as a rule.
Reply

Search Tech Support Guy

Find the solution to your
computer problem!




Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
WELCOME TO TECH SUPPORT GUY! Are you looking for the solution to your computer problem? Join our site today to ask your question -- for free! Our site is run completely by volunteers who want to help you solve your computer problems. See our Welcome Guide to get started.
Thread Tools



Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter TechGuy.tv TechGuy.tv Mobile TSG Mobile
You Are Using:
Server ID
Advertisements do not imply our endorsement of that product or service.
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:27 AM.
Copyright © 1996 - 2011 TechGuy, Inc. All rights reserved.

Powered by Cermak Technologies, Inc.