Homegroup + workgroup


  1. Posts : 22
    Windows Vista and 7
       #1

    Homegroup + workgroup


    If I connect 2 win 7 PCs in a homegroup, can I also share the printer on one of the Win 7s with an XP PC?
    I have been trying to connect the second Win 7 to the other Win z's printer. It can see the printer and ask for the driver, but then gives a "cannot connect" message, as per this attachment.
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  2. Posts : 8,870
    Windows 7 Ult, Windows 8.1 Pro,
       #2

    You will have a better chance getting that to work if you set up a Workgroup network rather than a Homegroup.
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  3. NoN
    Posts : 4,166
    Windows 7 Professional SP1 - x64 [Non-UEFI Boot]
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