Is anyone running 2 computers, 1 with XP, 1 with Vista?

[badass88gt]

First off, please dont tell me to lose Vista. I dont wanna hear it.

Second, I have my desktop PC running XP, the printer is hooked to that. I have a new laptop running Vista and want to have the printer shared to use with the laptop. I went into the PC's control panel and enabled sharing on the printer, but the laptop wont detect it. The laptop does connect wireless through the router, so that works good. Any help? Thanks-Dan

[Holeshot]

I am running XP PRO on my desktop and XP home on my laptop. I like pro way better. When my desk top dies Ill do the Vista ......... Well maybe I'd like to try
linux

As far as printer sharing wireless I have the same problem with my systems.

[Slow Joe]

Shouldn't be a problem as long as both PCs are in the same workgroup...

[badass88gt]

Yeah, tried that Joe. Still doesnt work.

[Slow Joe]

Shitty... I guess I need to get vista and play with it...

[badass88gt]

Hurry up!

[wikked]

It's probably the firewall... try this (in Vista):

-In the system tray, right-click on the 'network' icon an open 'network and sharing center'.
Make sure that 'network discovery' is on.

-In the same line as the network label, there a 'customize' button. 'Click customize' and set the network to private.

This works for most machines that are on the same switch/hub.

If the above does not work go to the windows firewall (located on the bottom left of the network and sharing screen)and click 'change setting'.
The last tab should be 'advanced. Click on this tab and remove the the checkmark from 'Local area connection'

[badass88gt]

Let me ask this-

Its a Dell printer. Is it necessary then for there to be a Dell driver for this printer? I checked Dell's website, no Vista driver for this model.

[theavenger333]

that is probably the problem, especially if its an older printer

[wikked]

You can still use XP drivers for hardware that doesn't have Vista drivers yet... did you try my suggestion up there ^^^ ?

[pOrk]

My mother just got her new laptop with vista, so I will be configuring all that crap soon enough. Hopefully there is more info in here next time I check ;-)

[badass88gt]

Wikked, I didnt try that yet, got kinda busy.

Do I need to install teh XP drivers for this printer on the Vista machine first?

[Holeshot]

That must be the problem with me. My Compaq printer had no updates after W98 FTMFL Oh well !!!!

[wikked]

Wikked, I didnt try that yet, got kinda busy.

Do I need to install teh XP drivers for this printer on the Vista machine first?

I'd try the other thing first.
It should prompt you to install drivers once it can actually see the other printer though.

[badass88gt]

OK, I tried what you said. Nope. I did notice, Windows Firewall is/was shut off, still is.

I'm gonna try d-loading the XP drivers onto the Vista box.

[wikked]

it's shut off on which computer?
I pretty much guarantee it will see the printer if the firewall is off on both computers.

If both are already off... then you have other issues, like file/print sharing not enabled or some service is turned off... god it could be alot of things.

99% of the time it's firewall related though.

Oh, and for the love of god, please tell me you don't have Norton's A.V. running on either computer :goof

[Brandon W.]

i am Windows Vista.

[badass88gt]

The windows firewall on the Vista machine is turned off, it is tuned on on the XP machine.


I think I'm throwing in the towel.