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hi,

how can i setup a home network?? (e.g. between a wireless laptop and pc)
i've tried using the network wizard, but i cant get it to work proerly. i
just want to transfer some files from the laptop to the pc.
and share a printer if its possible.

also, do i have to go into the connection screen, and install 'file and
printer sharing for micrsoft windows'??

thanx

devin

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1. Open XP's "Help and Support Center".
2. In the Search box type: FILE SHARING , and hit enter.
3. Click on the tutorial titled: "Sharing files and folders overview".

How to configure file sharing in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/defau [...] duct=winxp

How to Set Up a Small Network with Windows XP Home Edition
http://support.microsoft.com/defau [...] duct=winxp

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"Devin Panchal" <d.panchal@ntlworld.com> wrote in message:
news:VKzHc.1228$bI4.650@newsfe3-win.ntli.net...

| hi,
|
| how can i setup a home network?? (e.g. between a wireless laptop and pc)
| i've tried using the network wizard, but i cant get it to work proerly. i
| just want to transfer some files from the laptop to the pc.
| and share a printer if its possible.
|
| also, do i have to go into the connection screen, and install 'file and
| printer sharing for micrsoft windows'??
|
| thanx
|
| devin

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