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Configure File and Printer Sharing in Windows XP

Last Updated: Mon, 20 Jun 2011 > Related Articles

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Summary

This procedure describes how to configure file and printer sharing in Windows XP.

Solution

Warning: Do not change a Domain to a Workgroup.
Changing to Workgroup will require an administrator password to log onto the PC. The customer may not have or remember this password.

 

Note: Ensure that the customer has his or her Windows and printer driver disks before proceeding.
1

From the Start menu, click Control Panel.

2

From the Control Panel window, click Network and Internet Connections.

3

From the Network and Internet Connections window, click Network Connections.

4

From the Network Connections window, right-click Local Area Connection, and then click Properties.

5

From the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, click Install.

6

From the Select Network Component Type dialog box, select Service, and then click Add.

7

From the Select Network Service dialog box, under Network Service, select File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks. Click OK.

NOTE: After clicking OK, Windows will install any needed drivers. The customer may be prompted to insert the Windows and/or printer driver disks.

8

From the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, click OK.

9

Close the Network Connections window by clicking the red 'X'.

All steps complete.

 


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