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by mylittlecorner69

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How do I network my 3 XP machines to use common peripherals (printers, scanners etc)? This way I can get rid of my switch boxes.
I currently have a Linksys router and cable modem

Also, I need to back-up the other systems files on to one DVD in a scheduled basis.

Thanks

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by lmon

Once you configure the modem and router to the main machine you just plug in the other machines to the router you restart them and they should start browsing the internet and explorer.

Run the network wizard on the machines make sure you the put them in the same workgroup. Then share what you wanna share. Some all-in-ones will not allow you to share the scanner.

If you have any problems with any computer not seeing the network it's a firewall issue.

by lmon

Also make sure you have no bridges this causes problems especially when you go wireless.

by cg it

hummm setup sharing. when you install the printer share it and set permissions. Since this is a simple peer to peer network you have to allow users to access your computer over the network via control panel, admin tools, local security settings, user rights assigments/access this computer from the network. Add in the user accounts that are allowed to access.

Backup system state and other sundry items on computers is another story. is your question "can you backup all 3 XP machines system state and sundry files onto one DVD on one computer?

by cg it

note: As LMon says ALL the machines have to belong to the same "workgroup". If one computer creates a workgroup others have to "join" that workgroup.

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