how do i set up a network using windows xp pro?
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use the network wizard in windows xp to guide you through. its easy, self explanatory and very informative.
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UPgrade to XP Pro.\n\nOr here is a freeware VPN server you can use:\n\nhttp://freeware.filehungry.com/english/product/windows_software/network_&_internet/server_tools/ipig_secure_access_vpn_server
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Yes, there is a way...\nIn 'Network Connections' folder you will find 'Network Setup Wisard'.\nRun it and follow instructions. It really works.\nRun it on both computers. It solves the exact problem.
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Try this... It got mine running!!\n\nhttp://compnetworking.about.com/od/vpn/ht/newvpnwindowsxp.htm
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you need to install the linux driver for the network card. If there is a native linux driver, then use that, otherwise, most people use a wrapper for their windows driver called ndiswrapper.\n\ngood luck
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Have patience, run Network Configuration Wizard, restart the computer. MAKE SURE YOU SET THE SAME WORKGROUP NAME FOR BOTH STATIONS!! Otherwise it will take Windows forever to change recognize it after you have changed it. But just have patience, once Windows XP came along networking got just a little bit harder to get started as opposed to WIN98.
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Try reinstalling but tell Windows XP not to try and detect your network settings. If that doesn't work, Maybe you need to format and partition your hard drive. You do this with the Windows XP disk in the CD-Rom drive. At the command line type in diskpart, then hit enter. Follow the directions. If you get stuck, type diskpart /? then "enter". You will get some instructions on the screen with details about the function.
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To connect them select "Direct Cable" when setting up the network. On your dual boot you will have to set it up twice. One in each instance oof windows. ME and W2k.\nIf you decide to setup broadband through one computer and allow the second computer to access the internet thru the first, use two different brand of NIC in the first computer. This will reduce conflicts when setting up your first computer.
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I think that is the primary difference between pro and home.  Home doesn't allow for networking.  It is standalone only.\n\nYou could try to set up an FTP server inside your router  for file transfers, that at least, should work.
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I dont want to re-invent the wheel. \nhere's the link that'll explain better\nThis is assuming that you have WINDOWS XP HOME EDITION OPERATING SYSTEM\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/bowman_02april08.mspx
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Here is a step by step I wrote for someone wanting to make a network between 2 desktops and a laptop...\n\nThe following requires a ROUTER... \n\nFollow these steps...\n\n#1 Make sure all computers are set up properly via network. To do this you must do the following...\n\nOPEN MY COMPUTER> BROWSE TO DESKTOP> find "MY NETWORK PLACES" inside this box, find the item that says NETWORK SETUP WIZARD... open it...\nClick Next on the first window.\nClick next on the second,\nWhen you see the window that has 3 options, choose "OTHER" and when it goes to the next window choose the TOP OPTION, which should say "THIS COMPUTER CONNECTS DIRECTY TO THE INTERNET THROUGH A NETWORK OR HUB, OTHER COMPUTERS ALSO CONNECT VIA HUB"\nClick next, and name the pcs whatever you want so you can identify them.\nClick next, then specify the WORKGROUP NAME, which must be the same on all computers, MSHOME is the defualt which is fine. Then click next\nThen click "TURN ON FILE AND PRINT SHARING"\nThen click next\nClick next again.\nThen let it finish, then click JUST FINISH THE WIZARD I DONT NEED TO RUN THE WIZARD ON OTHER COMPUTERS.\nThen click FINISH.\n\n\nYou must do the above steps on all 3 computers to ensure they all are using the same type of settings.\n\nAlso after the step is done and you restart each machine, go to START>CONTROL PANEL< and make sure WINDOWS FIREWALL is turned off on each machine. When you turn on file and print sharing, by default the windows firewall will turn on...\n\nYou do not need windows firewall, it sucks, and you have a router which is a firewall in itself.\n\nStep #2\nMake sure the printer you want to share is either plugged into the router, or into one of your computers. Most likely its already installed on one of your computers...\n\nOn the computer you have the printer hooked up to, click START>CONTROL PANEL, find PRINTERS AND FAXES and when this window opens, find the printer you are using, right click the printer and choose SHARING make sure SHARE THIS PRINTER button is chosen. Choose a name for the printer and click OK... Just click OK to any other things it asks you.\n\nRestart all 3 computers to refresh the network... Usually the other computers will auto detect the Network shared Printer, but if they do not, then go to step #3.\n\nStep #3 Go to the 2 computers that the printer is not hooked up to, click START> CONTROL PANEL> PRINTERS AND FAXES and if you do not see the printer listed, click ADD PRINTER.\nWhen the window opens, click NEXT, then click the dot next to "A NETWORK PRINTER OR A PRINTER ATTACHED TO ANOTHER COMPUTER".\nThen click next.\nThen click BROWSE FOR PRINTER.\nThen it may scan for a bit, may even freeze up for a moment, then you should see the name of the other 2 computers you are not using, or the name of the computer that has the printer hooked up to it...\n\nCollapse the computer that has the printer connected to it, till you see the SHARED printer and its NAME. Double click it.\n\nIt may have a window message that says YOU ARE ABOUT TO CONNECT TO A PRINTER...ETC... Just click OK OR YES, then in the next window, click SET THIS PRINTER AS DEFAULT PRINTER>... then click NEXT and then click FINISH...\n\nNOW YOU ARE ready to use a single printer on any of the 3 computers...\n\n\n#4 To share files in general: Refer back to step #2... Except that this time you need to use the computers SHARED FOLDER, or create a folder in MY DOCUMENTS, or simply right click MY DOCUMENTS and click PROPERTIES then choose SHARING and then SHARE THIS FOLDER ON THE NETWORK, ALLOW USERS to change my files, is optional to you.\n\nThen click ok...\n\nNow any file in MY DOCUMENTS can be shared among computers...\n\nNote: If you allow users to change your files, they can delete crap from another computer, rename it, or possible move it. If you do not select the allowing users to change files option, the only thing they can do, is grab the file off the ma
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This might work for you.  It's from the Microsoft article listed below.\n\nTo resolve this issue, follow these steps:\n1.Start Windows in Safe mode. To do so, follow these steps:\na. Restart the computer, and then press F8 while the computer starts.\nb. On the Windows Advanced Options Menu, use the ARROW keys to select Safe Mode with Networking, and then press ENTER.\nc. Use the ARROW keys to select what operating system to start, and then press ENTER to start Windows XP in Safe mode.\n2.Log on as a user with administrative credentials.\n3.Locate a folder that you want to open, right-click it, and then click Properties.\n4.In the Properties dialog box, click the Security tab, and then click Add.\n5.Under Enter the object names to select, type your user name, and then click OK.\n\nThis step adds your SID number to the permission settings for this folder.\n6.Under Permissions for the user name that you added in step 5, click to select the Allow Full Control check box.\n7.Repeat steps 3 through 6 for each folder that you want to open.\n8.When you have added your user name to all the folders that you want to open, restart your computer as usual.
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u could great a network if both machines have network cards and booth running windows xp and u would just need a crossover cable. \nand below is the guide.\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/default.mspx\n\nor if the main pc has a dvd writer u can burn it all to 1 dvd disk\nor use the pen drive between.
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Not quite sure but format hard drive load xp pro.\nIf not try the link below.\nHope this helps.\n\nGood Luck.
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try an additional connection ie ethernet cable , are you trying to accsess the files on xp when logged in as administrator try guest.\nok try this, on the me comp make sure file &print networks are installed. click properties on networks and set browse master to disable. one thing the xp comp must be booted first\nPhew !!!!\nok it seems i forgot something - bad taffy(sorry) link below\n\nhttp://www.computing.net/windowsme/wwwboard/forum/24211.html\n\nhope this works !!
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specify the OS u want to setup network in... this information is not sufficient. in windows xp, try the network setup wizard. its little tricky in linux.
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You need to install a network card and the xp drivers to support it. If your NIC isn't showing up in network connections, then your NIC is NOT installed properly.