[TerryNet]

So, do we now have 5 people in this thread asking for help with different problems? Or have I lost track?

[Snowbound]

All of my printers have Vista and Vista (64 bit) drivers AVAILABLE, just not installed on my XP machines.

[Snowbound]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by Bob Cerelli

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]

So for example, Terrynet that actually responded to the thread hijackers instead of me, should have reported this?

[TerryNet]

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]

Maybe he just got confused since I never responded to any of the thread hijackers at any time. Weird.

[JohnWill]

Originally Posted by Bob Cerelli

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.

[Bob Cerelli]

No need to go on. Not sure what the point is.

[JohnWill]

Originally Posted by Bob Cerelli

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?

Originally Posted by Bob Cerelli

Maybe he just got confused since I never responded to any of the thread hijackers at any time. Weird.

[Bob Cerelli]

Given other's responses as well, all the attention does make me feel uniquely special.

[DeadMnsChainGang]

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]

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]

OK, time to close this one.

All the people seeking help here should start their own thread.

Originally Posted by DeadMnsChainGang

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.