I cannot get my XP to see network, Vista , printers and files. I have followed all instructions a dozen times. Details: 1 Vista(64) cable-connected to Linksys router (connected to cable modem) through local "private" network called linksys2. 2 printers connected directly to Vista (USB). Files and 2 printers activated as shared and password deactivated. " Workgroup" for both computers. XP PC has SP3 (respondor patch included) and is wi-fi connected to network called "Gerald". local and wi-fi are operational. Network on Vista shows both computers, router. The 2 printers and files are shown when I click on the Vista PC shown. I can also see the PC XP file that is shared. Both firewalls that are activated, are Windows. On Vista, the Mappage does not show the XP PC. On the XP PC, I cannot see Vista, much less the printers and the files shared from Vista. Trying to install printer through network from PC ends when I cannot write a precise path for the printer. I had connected 1 printer to XP PC to make sure the pilot was installed and the returned the printer to Vista. My computer retail provided had both connected and working well in network 2 years ago when I purchased the Vista. The network disapeared when the XP PC had to be serviced ( elsewhere). Hardy thanks to the one who will deliver me from this misery.

Hi, Would you please specify the steps you have tried so that we can avoid duplicated steps? Can you ping the Vista machine from the XP machine and see any public folders or the printer on the Vista machine Please note that the network name in Windows XP is MSHOME by default while workgroup in Windows Vista by default. Please refer to http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Networking-home-computers-running-different-versions-of-Windows. Also please refer to Troubleshoot problems with computers not appearing on the network map. Meanwhile, as this forum focuses on Windows Vista specific issues, you can perform the steps described here from XP and check the result. Please Note: Since the website is not hosted by Microsoft, the link may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this information. Regards, Please remember to click “Mark as Answer” on the post that helps you, and to click “Unmark as Answer” if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread. ”