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

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.

On 9/8/2005 2:37 PM, K.F. wrote:
> 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.
>

Do a google search on sharing a printer and folder in Win XP Home. The
short: right-mouse click on desktop printer -> Sharing. Ditto for folder.

You probably need to read up on Windows networking a little.

Make sure you wireless is secured with either WPA preferably or WEP.

Dan

"K.F." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in news:1126208276.525440.279100
@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com:

> 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.
>

If it's not XP Home, then it's one of the others.

http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/guidshrh.htm

Duane