Another XP network question :(

[Shaun]

I'm going the same way as Debs but I'm going to attempt to set up an ad-hoc wireless network, both the computers will be running xp home.

What I want to know is, will I be able to set it up so that I have access to all drives on both of the machines with only XP home or do I need to but a copy of pro??

[Marge]

Cheers Dell, thats what I'm trying to figure out now but my brain hurts

I've got XP Pro on both and want to be able to share files etc

On XP Pro you can share anything between the two. Not sure its a good idea sharing your complete drive out though. I'd suggest you make a folder which you then share.

select the folder or drive you want to share, press the right mouse button and there should be an option about sharing and security appear

[Steve H]

Originally Posted by dellwear

I'm going the same way as Debs but I'm going to attempt to set up an ad-hoc wireless network, both the computers will be running xp home.

What I want to know is, will I be able to set it up so that I have access to all drives on both of the machines with only XP home or do I need to but a copy of pro??

Yeah - Easily as well..

When you actually do it, Post back if you have any problems :p

Its networking between diff OS's that gives the problems

Originally Posted by Steve H

Yeah - Easily as well..

When you actually do it, Post back if you have any problems :p

Its networking between diff OS's that gives the problems

Just make sure that the computer name is diferent on each computer and that the workgroup names are identical on all the computers.

[Shaun]

Cheers for the help guys, I wasn't looking forward to finding a shed load more money to upgrade to pro

When I do it I'll give you all a shout again