To share files between the XP machines or between the Vista machines is pretty simple. But you can thank Microsoft for messing around with the way Vista networks and making it tough on people to get the two to see each other. So here is step by step
Step 1. Follow the link below to the Microsoft web site. Download and install the LLTD utility on all XP machines. This will let the XP machines show up on the Vista network Map.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/detai…
Step 2. On each machine go to start>settings>Control Panel
Double click on system
Find the Computer Name tab
enter a work group name - this name must be the same for all machines
(Why did MS change the default work group name in Vista? Just to be ornery?? Beats me!!)
Step 3. On each Machine
- Go to start>settings>network connections
- Highlight your LAN connection
- Right mouse click
- Select Properties
- In the pop up - select File and print sharing
- Click on properties
- Enable file and print sharing
Step 4 On each machine
Insure there is at least one shared folder. If there are other folders you want shared on the network, right click on the folder Select sharing
