Adding a computer to a home network

I am trying to add a Dell C640 computer using XP Pro to my home network. I
went through the steps to add it, but I can't get the network to recognize
the new laptop. I have added another computer that is running Vista without
any problem, but can't get this one added. Any suggestions?
--
Scott

Hi
Successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network settings,
http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html
As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what it is
allowed to be shared.
Vista File and Printer Sharing-
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/net.../vista_fp.mspx
Basic XP -
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro...lesharing.mspx
Advanced XP - http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040
Printer Sharing XP -
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...utt_july2.mspx
Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
Jack (MVP-Networking).

"Scott" <Scott@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:95654F41-DF93-43F1-8DA5-9ADF9141A536@microsoft.com...
>I am trying to add a Dell C640 computer using XP Pro to my home network. I
> went through the steps to add it, but I can't get the network to recognize
> the new laptop. I have added another computer that is running Vista
> without
> any problem, but can't get this one added. Any suggestions?
> --
> Scott

The problem is not sharing files, etc. I can't get the network to recognize
the computer.
--
Scott


"Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:

> Hi
> Successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network settings,
> http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html
> As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what it is
> allowed to be shared.
> Vista File and Printer Sharing-
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/net.../vista_fp.mspx
> Basic XP -
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro...lesharing.mspx
> Advanced XP - http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040
> Printer Sharing XP -
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...utt_july2.mspx
> Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
> Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista -
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
> "Scott" <Scott@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:95654F41-DF93-43F1-8DA5-9ADF9141A536@microsoft.com...
> >I am trying to add a Dell C640 computer using XP Pro to my home network. I
> > went through the steps to add it, but I can't get the network to recognize
> > the new laptop. I have added another computer that is running Vista
> > without
> > any problem, but can't get this one added. Any suggestions?
> > --
> > Scott
>
>

Hi
Correct setting and Sharing gets the computer recognizing on the Network.
Jack (MVP-Networking).

"Scott" <Scott@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:8DE6E07A-6A0D-4FE9-8E85-1F355BE20738@microsoft.com...
> The problem is not sharing files, etc. I can't get the network to
> recognize
> the computer.
> --
> Scott
>
>
> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:
>
>> Hi
>> Successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network
>> settings,
>> http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html
>> As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what it is
>> allowed to be shared.
>> Vista File and Printer Sharing-
>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/net.../vista_fp.mspx
>> Basic XP -
>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro...lesharing.mspx
>> Advanced XP -
>> http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040
>> Printer Sharing XP -
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...utt_july2.mspx
>> Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
>> Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista -
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>
>> "Scott" <Scott@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:95654F41-DF93-43F1-8DA5-9ADF9141A536@microsoft.com...
>> >I am trying to add a Dell C640 computer using XP Pro to my home network.
>> >I
>> > went through the steps to add it, but I can't get the network to
>> > recognize
>> > the new laptop. I have added another computer that is running Vista
>> > without
>> > any problem, but can't get this one added. Any suggestions?
>> > --
>> > Scott
>>
>>