Recent content by dataccount

I was where you are a few days ago and fixed it with two changes. First, turn off Windows Firewall. Ok, I know, but that's the only way I could get networking to work with Windows 7, Vista Ultimate and XP Pro. Next, turn on password protected sharing. Reboot, and you should be up and running...

If I may add one thing to what stupidbiznitch9 said, there may be one additional step required if you are intent on sharing the entire C:\ drive of the Win7 machine with other XP's on the network. After following stupidbiznitch9's instructions completely, you may still have to open Windows...

I know of at least two deadlines set by Microsoft to stop offering XP, both since passed, and XP is still available (and probably will be until the release of Windows 7). Microsoft should be focusing on giving people the simplicity they want. I make a living in the IT world, and while Windows 7...

I'm not looking for a fight, but I must agree 100% with Azhrei. If he wants to set up a minimum security network like was available in XP and all previous Windows OS's, why shouldn't he be able to? Microsoft should have learned from Vista what happens when businesses are told they must do it...