Add vista computer to xp network

[Jeff Keene]

I have an existing network with a pc (windows xp) and a laptop (wireless connection windows xp). It is a Belkin router. The vista computer connects to the internet, but will not connect or even ping the other components (Xerox printer) on the network.

 

[Jeff Keene]

Does this thing not work on Saturdays?

 

[DaveA]

Some of us do!
Have you turned on the file and printer sharing?

 

[Jeff Keene]

yes i had file and printer sharing on, but i will double check that

 

[Jeff Keene]

everything is on except media sharing
earlier it would ping the other components but now it will not unless I hook an ethernet cable directly to the router

 

[DaveA]

Check the firewall(s) on the other machines as they may be blocking the Vista machine.

 

[Jeff Keene]

I will do that, but it won't ping the router either.

 

[Jeff Keene]

still won't ping the pc with firewall turned completely off

 

[jackdw]

Are they all on the same workgroup?

 

[Jeff Keene]

can't get that far. the network workgroup the other computers are on doesn't show up on vista and i don't have an option to add it. Even though i did install the network with a flash drive to the vista computer

 

[DaveA]

can't get that far. the network workgroup the other computers are on doesn't show up on vista and i don't have an option to add it. Even though i did install the network with a flash drive to the vista computer

There is NO need in using any wizard.
Have you tried "Right clicking " the network Icon in the systray and selecting Network and Sharing Center?
On the right side is a "Customize", select it. Now you can change the network name.