Help me setup workgroup - win7PCx64 & XPsp3 PC @ home


  1. AaLF
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    Help me setup workgroup - win7PCx64 & XPsp3 PC @ home


    Guys I need to be guided with setting up our 2 PCs so we can share files.


    • ADSL2 modem (PCs = wireless connections)
    • Desktop Win7x64
    • Desktop XPsp3x32

    thanks in advance

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  3. 2xg
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    Hi there,

    What you need is to create a network called Workgroup.
    How to Create a PC Network Workgroup - For Dummies

    Also, you will need to setup Files and Printer sharing.
    Sharing files and printers with different versions of Windows - Microsoft Windows Help

    Hope this helps.
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