Hi
Maybe this can Help.
http://video.about.com/macs/PC-Mac-2...le-Sharing.htm
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)
"Billybob" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>I have an iMac (10 mos. old with intel and airport extreme). A D-link
> wireless router is connected to this desktop. The 5 yr old laptop runs
> Windows XP sp3. I have no problem connecting to the internet thru the
> router.
> However, I am unable to share files or printers. The Apple "sees" the
> laptop,
> (the laptop name shows up on the Finder) but I can't connect. I've tried
> the
> Go To command with the correct IP address of the laptop. It's worse on the
> laptop. The Apple does not appear at all in the windows explorer, network
> connections etc. I've turned on file & printer sharing on both computers
> (incl using smb on the Apple). I can't use the network setup wizard since
> it
> won't work with Leopard and the router does not have a USB port. I tried
> disabling windows firewall. The laptop has intel pro/wireless LAN 2100
> wireless adapter. The printer is HP.
>
> Why is it difficult to connect Apples & PC's ?
>
> Any help is much appreciated
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