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securing a standalone xp machine
by David Mehler 22 Jan '13

22 Jan '13

Hello, I'm needing to secure as much as possible a standalone xp pro machine. First of all, currently it auto logs in as administrator, which I need to change. I need to give the admin a password. Would that be: net user administrator * and enter a password twice? If that admin user then logs out they're presented with a list of accounts on the box. One of them, while he was logged on as administrator, gave his account admin rights. This was bad enough, but he then proceeded to trash the box, it's performance frankly is abysmal right now. The first thing I need to do is clean said box, it needs both a software cleaning as well as an open the box and clean it out inside. Next, I'd like to prevent this from happening again, securing the admin account is the first step, having everyone else change their passwords is second, downgrading this user from admin in local users and groups is third. Which group do you recommend I place this user in? I want to limit his ability to do much to this box. Finally, and I don't know if this is doable, I'd like to lock just that user down with a GPO. For example, I don't want him to be able to even see certain icons in control panel, or on the desktop and I'd really like to put him in a box. I only want this to effect this one user, not the others, is this doable? I do not think it is but I'd love to be proven wrong. Thanks. Dave.

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securing a standalone xp machine
by David Mehler 22 Jan '13

22 Jan '13

Hello, I'm needing to secure as much as possible a standalone xp pro machine. First of all, currently it auto logs in as administrator, which I need to change. I need to give the admin a password. Would that be: net user administrator * and enter a password twice? If that admin user then logs out they're presented with a list of accounts on the box. One of them, while he was logged on as administrator, gave his account admin rights. This was bad enough, but he then proceeded to trash the box, it's performance frankly is abysmal right now. The first thing I need to do is clean said box, it needs both a software cleaning as well as an open the box and clean it out inside. Next, I'd like to prevent this from happening again, securing the admin account is the first step, having everyone else change their passwords is second, downgrading this user from admin in local users and groups is third. Which group do you recommend I place this user in? I want to limit his ability to do much to this box. Finally, and I don't know if this is doable, I'd like to lock just that user down with a GPO. For example, I don't want him to be able to even see certain icons in control panel, or on the desktop and I'd really like to put him in a box. I only want this to effect this one user, not the others, is this doable? I do not think it is but I'd love to be proven wrong. Thanks. Dave.

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Live Xp.
by Ernesto Fdez 22 Jan '13

22 Jan '13

Hello: I need to create a LiveCD of WXp with NVDA and some diagnostic tools to work in different PCs. What Live Xp Project recommend me? Best regards, Ernesto -- Este mensaje le ha llegado mediante el servicio de correo electronico que ofrece Infomed para respaldar el cumplimiento de las misiones del Sistema Nacional de Salud. La persona que envia este correo asume el compromiso de usar el servicio a tales fines y cumplir con las regulaciones establecidas Infomed: http://www.sld.cu/

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first time used nvda over rdp
by Vincent van Itallie 13 Jan '13

13 Jan '13

Hi all, A while ago a friend of mine posted something about a project of him, creating a solution to use nvda in a remote desktop environment. LAst week I was fortunate to have a look at the first results. I was given the task of running windows update on a windows 2008 server somewhere remote. With some instructions I was able to edit the registry and logging on to the machine. I've loaded nvda and from there everything went very smoothly. THe only configuration change in nvda I had to make was changing the synth to my personal local driven synth in stet of the e-speak which was running on the server. I've installed the updates and successfully rebooted the machine which came back up nice and working. As far as I know, braille is not yet supported in the remote situation. THought to let you all know this. ANy questions? Don't hesitate to ask me. All the best, Vincent.

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mounting a drive under windows
by David Mehler 12 Jan '13

12 Jan '13

Hello, This is on an xpsp3 pro system. I've got a second drive that I'm wanting to mount under the my documents folder area. I've copied everything from that folder on to the drive and gone to disk management, selected the needed drive, first removed the drive letter, second tried to mount it under a path vs. a drive letter. All I'm getting is by drive letter which is not what I want. I read this was doable. Thanks. Dave.

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wireless router testing?
by David Mehler 11 Jan '13

11 Jan '13

Hello, What do you all use for wireless testing? I've got a home router, its's a belkin f5d7234 I believe it is, and it's starting to give me concern. It's an n router, but it can do g, which is good since the card in my laptop is g. I also have an n USB card. Two days ago I got back after a weeks absence. I was told of an internet problem that required resetting the router, unplugging it for 30 seconds. I got back, couldn't get on the net, yesterday I got on to a box, wired in to the router and checked it out. It had reset itself to first day experience, default wpa security password wish I knew what that was, and no admin password. Well, not thinking of it I reset everything. Today, it did the same thing, I couldn't get on wirelessly. Instead of saying wireless which is my network's SSID it reverted once again to Belkin.a1c. So, I got back on that box and looked again and again it had gone back to day one settings. This time I just gave it a new wireless password so I could get on. The router is maybe 1.5 to 2 years old but probably closer to 1.5 years. The distance between my laptop which is the only wireless device on, the others are wired and do not have the problem, is from back room of a one bedroom apartment to front room distance wise say 40 to 50 feet. I'd like to know if this thing is going bad how to test and to know it's going bad before I get it replaced. Thanks. Dave.

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Keeping stock levels, & identifying products
by Barry Toner 11 Jan '13

11 Jan '13

Hi folks, As part of my role I've been asked to keep track of our printer Toners. I've created a Spreadsheet with column headings, Toners, Printers , Stock Level Keep in stock , Order I've created a formula that tracks Stock levels, and Keep In Stock to automatically link to the Order column. I've a list of companies to get quotes from for Toners and I am clear on the ordering process. When the post arrives in we have a reception that takes delivery and brings the items to members of staff. Now for the tricky part.... I need to be able to ideally, independently issue out the Toners on request. Have any of you suggestions on how I can identify the boxes I am handing out? I do have working eyes around me, but I want to cover myself as to not get pulled up for the 5 seconds it takes for me to ask a sighted person to read the Toner ID, eg. 2055 (05a). Bureaucracy being what it is this is bound to happen at some point. In due course I will be given an area to store the Toners, so I can organise these into shelves etc, but this still leaves me with the issue identifying the Toners by myself. I'm thinking possibly a barcoding app for my iPhone. Suggestions of apps to try welcomed, and any other methods most welcome! Thanks, Barry. Barry Toner ICT Assistant ICT Department Clanmil Housing Northern Whig House 3 Waring Street Belfast BT1 2DX Tel: 02890 876000 Fax: 02890 876001

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Keeping stock levels, & identifying products
by Barry Toner 11 Jan '13

11 Jan '13

Hi folks, As part of my role I've been asked to keep track of our printer Toners. I've created a Spreadsheet with column headings, Toners, Printers , Stock Level Keep in stock , Order I've created a formula that tracks Stock levels, and Keep In Stock to automatically link to the Order column. I've a list of companies to get quotes from for Toners and I am clear on the ordering process. When the post arrives in we have a reception that takes delivery and brings the items to members of staff. Now for the tricky part.... I need to be able to ideally, independently issue out the Toners on request. Have any of you suggestions on how I can identify the boxes I am handing out? I do have working eyes around me, but I want to cover myself as to not get pulled up for the 5 seconds it takes for me to ask a sighted person to read the Toner ID, eg. 2055 (05a). Bureaucracy being what it is this is bound to happen at some point. In due course I will be given an area to store the Toners, so I can organise these into shelves etc, but this still leaves me with the issue identifying the Toners by myself. I'm thinking possibly a barcoding app for my iPhone. Suggestions of apps to try welcomed, and any other methods most welcome! Thanks, Barry. Barry Toner ICT Assistant ICT Department Clanmil Housing Northern Whig House 3 Waring Street Belfast BT1 2DX Tel: 02890 876000 Fax: 02890 876001

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Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Draytek Management Software
by Barry Toner 11 Jan '13

11 Jan '13

Hi Andrew, I'd imagine it should be useable. I've a Vigger 2110 in the house, just thought I'd throw it out there in case someone said, noooo, it's a disaster! Thanks, Barry. -----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Andrew Hodgson Sent: 10 January 2013 17:34 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Draytek Management Software Hi, Never used this myself though I always used Draytek equipment in the past as it was very usable with speech, the last product I used was the Draytek WAP. Andrew. -----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Barry Toner Sent: 10 January 2013 09:45 To: blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Draytek Management Software Hi folks, Most of our rotuers are Drayteks. We're considering the below software, have any of you experience with this with any Screen Reader, and if so what are your views on it generally speaking. http://www.draytek.co.uk/products/acs-si.html Thanks, Barry. Barry Toner ICT Assistant ICT Department Clanmil Housing Northern Whig House 3 Waring Street Belfast BT1 2DX Tel: 02890 876000 Fax: 02890 876001 _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list Blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/blind-sysadmins _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list Blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/blind-sysadmins

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Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Draytek Management Software
by Barry Toner 11 Jan '13

11 Jan '13

Hi Andrew, I'd imagine it should be useable. I've a Vigger 2110 in the house, just thought I'd throw it out there in case someone said, noooo, it's a disaster! Thanks, Barry. -----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Andrew Hodgson Sent: 10 January 2013 17:34 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Draytek Management Software Hi, Never used this myself though I always used Draytek equipment in the past as it was very usable with speech, the last product I used was the Draytek WAP. Andrew. -----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Barry Toner Sent: 10 January 2013 09:45 To: blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Draytek Management Software Hi folks, Most of our rotuers are Drayteks. We're considering the below software, have any of you experience with this with any Screen Reader, and if so what are your views on it generally speaking. http://www.draytek.co.uk/products/acs-si.html Thanks, Barry. Barry Toner ICT Assistant ICT Department Clanmil Housing Northern Whig House 3 Waring Street Belfast BT1 2DX Tel: 02890 876000 Fax: 02890 876001 _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list Blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/blind-sysadmins _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list Blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/blind-sysadmins

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mounting a drive under windows
by David Mehler 10 Jan '13

10 Jan '13

Hello, This is on an xpsp3 pro system. I've got a second drive that I'm wanting to mount under the my documents folder area. I've copied everything from that folder on to the drive and gone to disk management, selected the needed drive, first removed the drive letter, second tried to mount it under a path vs. a drive letter. All I'm getting is by drive letter which is not what I want. I read this was doable. Thanks. Dave.

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Draytek Management Software
by Barry Toner 10 Jan '13

10 Jan '13

Hi folks, Most of our rotuers are Drayteks. We're considering the below software, have any of you experience with this with any Screen Reader, and if so what are your views on it generally speaking. http://www.draytek.co.uk/products/acs-si.html Thanks, Barry. Barry Toner ICT Assistant ICT Department Clanmil Housing Northern Whig House 3 Waring Street Belfast BT1 2DX Tel: 02890 876000 Fax: 02890 876001

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Draytek Management Software
by Barry Toner 10 Jan '13

10 Jan '13

Hi folks, Most of our rotuers are Drayteks. We're considering the below software, have any of you experience with this with any Screen Reader, and if so what are your views on it generally speaking. http://www.draytek.co.uk/products/acs-si.html Thanks, Barry. Barry Toner ICT Assistant ICT Department Clanmil Housing Northern Whig House 3 Waring Street Belfast BT1 2DX Tel: 02890 876000 Fax: 02890 876001

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wireless router testing?
by David Mehler 07 Jan '13

07 Jan '13

Hello, What do you all use for wireless testing? I've got a home router, its's a belkin f5d7234 I believe it is, and it's starting to give me concern. It's an n router, but it can do g, which is good since the card in my laptop is g. I also have an n USB card. Two days ago I got back after a weeks absence. I was told of an internet problem that required resetting the router, unplugging it for 30 seconds. I got back, couldn't get on the net, yesterday I got on to a box, wired in to the router and checked it out. It had reset itself to first day experience, default wpa security password wish I knew what that was, and no admin password. Well, not thinking of it I reset everything. Today, it did the same thing, I couldn't get on wirelessly. Instead of saying wireless which is my network's SSID it reverted once again to Belkin.a1c. So, I got back on that box and looked again and again it had gone back to day one settings. This time I just gave it a new wireless password so I could get on. The router is maybe 1.5 to 2 years old but probably closer to 1.5 years. The distance between my laptop which is the only wireless device on, the others are wired and do not have the problem, is from back room of a one bedroom apartment to front room distance wise say 40 to 50 feet. I'd like to know if this thing is going bad how to test and to know it's going bad before I get it replaced. Thanks. Dave.

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Reset a Machine's SID without using sysprep
by Sean Randall 07 Jan '13

07 Jan '13

Hi all, I'm joining this list as I've recently started my undergraduate degree with a course on Microsoft Server Technologies at the Open University. In practical terms, this means I learn about configuring Windows Server 2008 network infrastructure, Active Directory etc, and I'm hoping to pick a few of your brains on issues as they relate to accessibility. First issue I have, I've got a bunch of virtual machines good to go but they're all clones. Is there a way of resetting their SIDs without using sysprep, so I don't have to go about re-enabling windows audio and so forth? NewSID seems to no longer be available. DO I even need to bother doing the SID reset thing? I don't know the entire scope of the university's course but am struggling to find a scenario where not doing this would cause a problem. Any help and advice gratefully received and, I hope to hang around on the list for quite some time. One day, maybe I'll be able to be of use to someone as new as I am! Sean. -- Sean Randall mailto:sr22473@my.open.ac.uk tel/sms::+44 (0) 7969662640 OUCU: sr22473 PI: C279004X

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Accessible Password and Data Vault Program for Windows and iOS
by vic.pereira＠ssc-spc.gc.ca 07 Jan '13

07 Jan '13

Is anyone aware of an accessible password manager and data vault program that works both on a Windows PC and on an iPhone? I am looking for cross platform integration. I know Keeper works well on an iOS platform, such as the iPhone, however the Windows client appears to not be useable with text to speech software. Vic Pereira Infrastructure Operations | Operations des TI Shared Services Canada | Industry Canada | Services partagés Canada | Industrie Canada 400 St Mary Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3C 4K5 | 400, avenue St Mary, Winnipeg MB R3C 4K5 vic.pereira(a)ssc-spc.gc.ca Telephone | Téléphone 204-983-0653 Facsimile | Télécopieur 204-984-4205 Government of Canada | Gouvernement du Canada

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Accessible Password and Data Vault Program for Windows and iOS
by vic.pereira＠ssc-spc.gc.ca 07 Jan '13

07 Jan '13

Is anyone aware of an accessible password manager and data vault program that works both on a Windows PC and on an iPhone? I am looking for cross platform integration. I know Keeper works well on an iOS platform, such as the iPhone, however the Windows client appears to not be useable with text to speech software. Vic Pereira Infrastructure Operations | Operations des TI Shared Services Canada | Industry Canada | Services partagés Canada | Industrie Canada 400 St Mary Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3C 4K5 | 400, avenue St Mary, Winnipeg MB R3C 4K5 vic.pereira(a)ssc-spc.gc.ca Telephone | Téléphone 204-983-0653 Facsimile | Télécopieur 204-984-4205 Government of Canada | Gouvernement du Canada

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Microsoft Security Compliance manager
by Andrew Hodgson 06 Jan '13

06 Jan '13

Hi, Has anyone used this tool? I am trying to use it to get a hardened server baseline, and export it as files that can be used on other servers outside a domain environment. I am finding the access to it using JFW really bad, which is the first MS product I have come across this. I suspect it is a similar issue to what you guys are seeing on SCCM 2012. I am getting the information read out to me sort of, but it is surrounded by a lot of junk when I arrow through lists, mainly the control name, and some other rubbish. This is making it very difficult to use it effectively. Has anyone used this product successfully, or deployed a hardened configuration (security policy and group policy) to several servers using another product? Thanks. Andrew.

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Microsoft Security Compliance manager
by Andrew Hodgson 06 Jan '13

06 Jan '13

Hi, Has anyone used this tool? I am trying to use it to get a hardened server baseline, and export it as files that can be used on other servers outside a domain environment. I am finding the access to it using JFW really bad, which is the first MS product I have come across this. I suspect it is a similar issue to what you guys are seeing on SCCM 2012. I am getting the information read out to me sort of, but it is surrounded by a lot of junk when I arrow through lists, mainly the control name, and some other rubbish. This is making it very difficult to use it effectively. Has anyone used this product successfully, or deployed a hardened configuration (security policy and group policy) to several servers using another product? Thanks. Andrew.

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Reset a Machine's SID without using sysprep
by Sean Randall 05 Jan '13

05 Jan '13

Hi all, I'm joining this list as I've recently started my undergraduate degree with a course on Microsoft Server Technologies at the Open University. In practical terms, this means I learn about configuring Windows Server 2008 network infrastructure, Active Directory etc, and I'm hoping to pick a few of your brains on issues as they relate to accessibility. First issue I have, I've got a bunch of virtual machines good to go but they're all clones. Is there a way of resetting their SIDs without using sysprep, so I don't have to go about re-enabling windows audio and so forth? NewSID seems to no longer be available. DO I even need to bother doing the SID reset thing? I don't know the entire scope of the university's course but am struggling to find a scenario where not doing this would cause a problem. Any help and advice gratefully received and, I hope to hang around on the list for quite some time. One day, maybe I'll be able to be of use to someone as new as I am! Sean. -- Sean Randall mailto:sr22473@my.open.ac.uk tel/sms::+44 (0) 7969662640 OUCU: sr22473 PI: C279004X

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Spam Attacks
by George Bell 04 Jan '13

04 Jan '13

What do you guys do if attacked from one specific IP address owned by a major ISP (in the States!) We've had 4 attacks in the last couple of weeks, and the ISP's abuse@... Are failing to respond. I even telephoned them, and was told that they only communicate abuse issues via e-mail, and as a policy do not send out acknowledgements. George Bell Managing Director Techno-Vision Systems Ltd 76 Bunting Road Ind. Est. NORTHAMPTON NN2 6EE, U.K. Tel: 0160 479 2777 Fax: 0160 479 2726 e-mail: george(a)techno-vision.co.uk Web: http://www.techno-vision.co.uk <http://www.techno-vision.co.uk/>

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Active Directory users & Computers Snap-in not appearing after installing RSAT on Windows7
by Barry Toner 04 Jan '13

04 Jan '13

Hi folks, I'm scratching my head at this one. I'm setting up my new work laptop and installed the RSAT from, http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=7887 I've went into Add Windows Features /Remote Server Administration Tools. Expanded AD DS and AD LDS Tools. And every other thing referring to ADD. Nowhere is the Users, Computers SNAP-in. I've ticked all the boxes I can but still under Admin Tools I can't get Users, Computers up. Anyone ever seent his? I'm sure it's something I'm not selecting but I could have sworn when I set this up on my desktop which has now been wiped it was installed by default. Can any of you guys suggest Any thoughts? Thanks, Barry. Barry Toner ICT Assistant Clanmil Housing 3 Waring Street Belfast BT1 2DX Email barry.toner(a)clanmil.org.uk Tel (028) 9087 6000 Fax (028) 9087 6001Barry Toner ICT Assistant Clanmil Housing 3 Waring Street Belfast BT1 2DX Email barry.toner(a)clanmil.org.uk Tel (028) 9087 6000 Fax (028) 9087 6001

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Active Directory users & Computers Snap-in not appearing after installing RSAT on Windows7
by Barry Toner 04 Jan '13

04 Jan '13

Hi folks, I'm scratching my head at this one. I'm setting up my new work laptop and installed the RSAT from, http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=7887 I've went into Add Windows Features /Remote Server Administration Tools. Expanded AD DS and AD LDS Tools. And every other thing referring to ADD. Nowhere is the Users, Computers SNAP-in. I've ticked all the boxes I can but still under Admin Tools I can't get Users, Computers up. Anyone ever seent his? I'm sure it's something I'm not selecting but I could have sworn when I set this up on my desktop which has now been wiped it was installed by default. Can any of you guys suggest Any thoughts? Thanks, Barry. Barry Toner ICT Assistant Clanmil Housing 3 Waring Street Belfast BT1 2DX Email barry.toner(a)clanmil.org.uk Tel (028) 9087 6000 Fax (028) 9087 6001Barry Toner ICT Assistant Clanmil Housing 3 Waring Street Belfast BT1 2DX Email barry.toner(a)clanmil.org.uk Tel (028) 9087 6000 Fax (028) 9087 6001

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Spam Attacks
by George Bell 04 Jan '13

04 Jan '13

What do you guys do if attacked from one specific IP address owned by a major ISP (in the States!) We've had 4 attacks in the last couple of weeks, and the ISP's abuse@... Are failing to respond. I even telephoned them, and was told that they only communicate abuse issues via e-mail, and as a policy do not send out acknowledgements. George Bell Managing Director Techno-Vision Systems Ltd 76 Bunting Road Ind. Est. NORTHAMPTON NN2 6EE, U.K. Tel: 0160 479 2777 Fax: 0160 479 2726 e-mail: george(a)techno-vision.co.uk Web: http://www.techno-vision.co.uk <http://www.techno-vision.co.uk/>

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sharing files and printers, wireless, between 7 and xp
by David Mehler 02 Jan '13

02 Jan '13

Hello, I've got a setup that I'm wanting to share some resources pc to pc. The router is a belkin f5d7231-4, it's wireless as well as having some ethernet ports. In to this a win7 home premium box is plugged. This box has attached to it two printers, one via parralel port it is a brother laser printer, the other via usb, but has wireless capability, an epson stylus nx400 it's a printer, scanner, copier and can as I said do wireless. The two other machines are windows xp laptops one here the other roaming but comes back. What I'd like to do is share some files from the 7 box and allow the xp machines to get to them, and to share files from the xp box and allow the 7 box to get at them. For the printers I'd like to share the laser attached to the 7 box and also to get the epson off of a USB connection to the 7 box and have it go full wireless so that all three machines can get to it. I don't have a domain, and I've understood that 7 does things differently in terms of sharing, I would use a workgroup setup if these were all xp machines. Suggestions welcome. Thanks. Dave.

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