File/Print Sharing From Laptop to Desktop (WXP-Home)

[kimberly.fowle]

I have a desktop computer with high speed internet. I also have a Dell laptop that is capable of connecting to the high speed internet wirelessly and has done so successfully. However, how can I get the ability to print from my laptop to the printer that is attached to my desktop pc? I would also like the ability to be able to see/access files that are on my desktop pc from my laptop. Any help is greatly appreciated.

[homeflash]

You have to enable file/print sharing first. Then you can map the printer or the drive afterward.

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[__spc__]

The two PCs need to be able to see each other in My Network Places.

In Printers 7 Faxes, right-mouse-click on the printer, go Properties > Sharing and enable this.

From the laptop, Add Printer > network Printer etc. etc.

<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by __spc__ on 09/12/05 04:30.</FONT></P>