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connecting vista unit to xp unit

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by paul.a.wisniewski 2 views

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two computers on network , xp is the main computer ,has printer and extra hard drive
no mater what i do i can't seem to keep the vista laptop connected to the xp cpu
laptop doesn't stay in office so when we connect laptop all the connections that were connected to main computer no longer work ,
in all my years i've never seen this before
any help would be appreciated

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by thumbsup2

What type of network do you have in the office? Is there a router with a cable to the laptop, or is it connecting via wireless?

When the laptop leaves the office, is it used to try and connect to local hotspots or motel wireless?

When it returns to the office, what procedure do you use to connect it to your local network? Do you get internet access but not local access?

What is the sharing setup on the desktop? Domain? Workgroup? Does the user account on the laptop have an identical account on the desktop?

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