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Vista Laptop printing on existing XP Home network printer
I have read several posts which are similar but not exactly my problem.I have a new Vista laptop which can see the Dell Destktop and it's attached Canon iP6600D. When I try to attach to the printer via the network WiFi I get a message telling me that I need...
Tags: Printers, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), pmorris@..., home network, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP, printing, printer, Vista Laptop, Microsoft Windows Vista, laptop computer, network
Discussion threads 2007-08-09
Printing from Vista laptop to Networked XP desktop
Ok, I don't have the problem of some. My Vista laptop sees my desktop and the printer (Canon MP 730). However, when I go to add a printer, it keeps looking for an .inf file. I have installed the module supposedly that Canon came out with for...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Printers, p_aarondavis@..., printing, Microsoft Windows Vista, Vista Laptop, printer, laptop computer, desktop
Discussion threads 2007-07-25

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restoring a laptop from Vista to XP?
Can someone explain to me how to restore a laptop from Windows Vista to Windows XP?The laptop is new, it came preinstalled with Vista. The person whom it belongs to is used to XP and I let him try out Vista for a week to see if he would...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Notebooks, Microsoft Corp., AbbeTech, Microsoft Windows XP, laptop computer, Microsoft Windows Vista
Discussion threads 2007-10-14
Where are the advanced wireless properties in Vista . . . .
I've just tried to change the channel on a mate's laptop, which is running Vista. My laptop runs XP. All the expected details within the device manager seem to have dissappeared inside Vista.Any ideas people?
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), computassyst@..., Microsoft Windows Vista, wireless
Discussion threads 2007-05-15
VISTA - XP HOME NETWORKING PRINTER PROBLEMS
I run window XP Home on my Desktop which acts as my network server. I have 3 HP printers on a wireless network. I have one laptop running XP PRO and I have purchased a new laptop running VISTA. The XPS DELL Laptop with Vista can see all 3 printers...
Tags: Printers, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), ronmoorman@..., Microsoft Windows XP, printer, Microsoft Windows Vista, laptop computer, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Discussion threads 2007-11-14
Windows Vista locks up when clicking "start"
I have a client that is testing out Vista on a new HP laptop. When I was installing all the software for them the laptop worked fine. Autocad 2008, Office 2007, and AVG (as their version of Panda would not work with Vista, they are going to upgrade later)The laptop...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Notebooks, Microsoft Windows, bradgalliford@..., Microsoft Windows Vista, click start, laptop computer
Discussion threads 2007-11-07
Sharing Vista Printer w/ XP Laptop
I am worried about being able to access my printer, which will be served out via my new Vista desktop when I finish installing it, to my XP laptop. This is on my home wireless network, which was previously all XP. I have a Dell Insp 531S, w/...
Tags: Notebooks, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), sunfieldlibrary@..., laptop computer, Microsoft Windows XP
Discussion threads 2007-10-31
Outlook 2003 distribution lists as attachments and vista
I am trying to save setting up distribution lists on a new laptop. I am using Outlook 2003, my old laptop was XP my new one is vista. When I opeb the email on the vista laptop the attachment doesn't work / open as a distribution list. Driving me crazy
Tags: email, e-mail, attachements, distribution lists, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Outlook 2003, laptop computer, info@...
Discussion threads 2007-03-10
Printer on Vista
I am new on the Vista OS and have the following problem:Problems with Printers in Vista. I have an HP printer connected to a Desktop running XP SP. My laptop's OS is Vista Home Edition Premium I've added the HP printer to the Vista based laptop. The problem is whenever...
Tags: Printers, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), nhiep_nguyen@..., printer, Microsoft Windows Vista, HP Printer
Discussion threads 2007-09-04
vista 98SE network
tryin to wirelessly network a 98Se desktop with a vista laptop vista can see 98 shared files without a problem, but 98 can see the vista laptop and the public folder but when you atempt to open the public folder 98 locks up also the 98 has a Bjc 1000sp...
Tags: Microsoft Windows 98, philraz1@..., Microsoft Windows 98 SE, network
Discussion threads 2007-08-09
Error Msg try to set up Printer on Wireless Network for Satellite Laptop
HELP - new Satellite Laptop had to use since just got TurboTax which only works with Vista which is on Laptop. Unfortunately haven't set up network printer which I use on my desktop which is connected through a wireless modem to the laptop. Desktop is running Windows 98 SE. ...
Tags: Notebooks, Printers, Microsoft Windows 98, ldhealam@..., network, wireless network, laptop computer, Satellite laptop, Lexmark International Inc., printer, desktop, satellite, wireless
Discussion threads 2007-04-15
How do I Install Win XP in a Laptop that Came with Vista?
How do I Install Win XP in a Laptop that Came with Vista? sony vgn-fz140eThis Laptop came with premium Vista installed, we do not want to use vista,so we tried to install Win Xp that we feel comfortable with, but we just cant it wont let us install.Does any one...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Notebooks, dazzyrams@..., Microsoft Windows Vista, laptop computer, Microsoft Windows XP
Discussion threads 2007-09-20
Dual Boot in Windows vista
Hi all, I purchased a new laptop (HP 9500) and it'll bring Vista business 32bit. With this laptop I have room for two hard disk, I'm adding a new one where I need to install xp pro sp2. Everything I've read about this topic recommends to install the Windows old...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Notebooks, euclidesmedici@..., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows
Discussion threads 2007-06-10
xp on vista machine
i bought an HP notebook vista ready but want to load xp system on it for the time being til most of the bugs are worked out. additional my work is still setup using xp for the time being.first, am i able to reboot using a new xp...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Notebooks, ciaobell@..., XP Drivers, CD, laptop computer, Microsoft Windows XP
Discussion threads 2007-03-14
shutdown when downloading something T_T(+)HELP
when i try to download something...its always logging of and restarting computer T_T why? a day back...it was ok...i'm using Windows Vista...on laptopAnd what does 'T_T' mean???Make and model of machine?Version of Vista?Ram?What download?Any recent changes / upgrades to system?vista ultimatedownloading with windows downloader...dunno why ...but when i'm just looking...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Construction, Notebooks, ff.nuts@..., T_T
Discussion threads 2007-08-04
Wired/Wireless Network from Laptop to Desktop to share Internet.
Hi,I have a wireless direct internet access card attached to my laptop. I want to share the internet connection on my desktop. I can connect the desktop and the laptop by a cross over cable or wireless card. I am using Windows Vista on both the computers. How do I...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Notebooks, Desktops, anang.t@..., Microsoft Windows Vista, laptop computer, desktop, Internet
Discussion threads 2007-05-06
How do I... Extend laptop battery life in Windows Vista?
Parallel to the importance of having a laptop is having a laptop with a battery that will last you long enough to get your work done. If you have Microsoft Windows Vista running your machine you might notice that your battery isn't getting nearly the life that the same laptop...
Tags: Battery, Microsoft Windows Vista, Laptop Battery, Laptop Computer, Jack Wallen, Engineering, Microsoft Windows, Notebooks, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets
Download resources 2008-10-17
XP and Vista
I have a Lexmark X4270 all in one printer connected with USB to my desktop computer running XP, I have a laptop with Vista, I am using a router to network the two computers which is doing fine, but when I want to print something from the laptop, I can't....
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), PRODUCTIVITY, Notebooks, chuckerry@..., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP
Discussion threads 2007-11-06
I need some information about defragment on Window Vista?
Yes I'd like some information. I have a laptop with Windows Vista and I read on the internet that if you have the new Windows Vista that the defragmented is done on it's own and that you don't have to do it your self.Can any one tell me if this...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Construction, tigertaz@..., Window Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, window
Discussion threads 2007-07-01
OE 6 data from my old Hard Disk to my new laptop
- I had a laptop, with Windows xp that died but NOT its hard disk its motherboard I was said by the repair shop;- I acquired a new laptop, same brand but with Windows Vista already functionning;- I'd like to know if there is any way at all to transfer...
Tags: Notebooks, Microsoft Outlook, pp@..., laptop computer, new laptop, hard drive
Discussion threads 2007-04-05
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