Attempting to add a Desktop PC running Windows XP to network "homegroup" with PCs running Windows Vista and Windows 7 so that the XP machine can share a printer attached one of the 7 machines. The PC running windows XP doesn't even see the "homegroup" and the Windows 7 PC doesn't appear to see the "workgroup" of the Windows XP PC. Anyone have a solution for this?1 person needs an answerI do too

Attempting to add a Desktop PC running Windows XP to network "homegroup" with PCs running Windows Vista and Windows 7 so that the XP machine can share a printer attached one of the 7 machines. The PC running windows XP doesn't even see the "homegroup" and the Windows 7 PC doesn't appear to see the "workgroup" of the Windows XP PC. Anyone have a solution for this?"Homegroup" only works if ALL of the machines are using Windows 7 (I'm not sure what's going on with your Vista machines).If you want to share files and printers among all of your computers, delete the Homegroup from all of your Windows 7 machines and then see:Networking home computers running different versions of WindowsSharing files and printers with different versions of WindowsShare files and printers between Windows 7 and XP

HiMaybe this can Help.Win7 when configured on peer-to-peer Network has three types of Sharing configurations.HomeGroup Network = Works only between Win 7 computers. This type of configuration makes it very easy to Entry Level Users to start Network sharing. Work Network = Basically similar to the previous methods of sharing that let you control what, how, and to whom folders would be shared with. Public Sharing = Public Network (like Internet cafe) to reduce security risks. For best results log to each computer's System Screen and set all the computers to be on a Network with the same name while each computer has its own unique name.http://www.ezlan.net/Win7/net_name.jpgMake sure that the Software Firewall on each computer allows free local traffic. If you use 3rd party Firewall On, Vista/XP Native Firewall should be Off, and the active Firewall has to adjusted to your Network IP numbers on what is some time called the Trusted Zone (consult your 3rd Party Firewall instructionsGeneral example, http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trustedPlease Note that some 3rd party Software Firewalls keep blocking aspects of Local Traffic even it they are turned Off (disabled). If possible configure the Firewall correctly, or totally uninstall it to allow clean flow of local network traffic. If the 3rd party software is uninstalled or disables, make sure that Windows native Firewall is On .Since you have a Network with Win 7 and other version of Windows you need to configure Win 7 as Work Network.In the Network Center, clicking on the Network type opens the window to the right.Choose your type of Network. Notice the check mark at the bottom, and check/uncheck it according to your needs.http://www.ezlan.net/Win7/net_type.jpgWin 7 - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Networking-home-computers-running-different-versions-of-WindowsWin 7 Work Network specific folder sharing - http://www.onecomputerguy.com/windows7/windows7_sharing.htm Vista File and Printer Sharing- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx Windows XP File Sharing - http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040Printer Sharing XP - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspxWindows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista (Not need for XP-SP3) - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120 When finished with the setting of the system it is advisable to Reboot all the hardware including the Router and all computers involved.*Note. Some of the processes described above are done Not for Windows sake but to compensate for different Routers and the way their firmware works and stores the info about the computers that are Networked. Jack, MVP-Networking. WWW.EZLAN.NET