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Configuring File and Print Sharing
You can establish a network that will allow you to share files and printers. This is an easy
method to set up a network in your home or small office. Please follow these steps to
setup file and print sharing:
For Windows 95, 98 and ME
1. On your computer's desktop click Start, then select Settings and then select
Control Panel. In the "Control Panel" window double click the Network icon.
2. The following "Network" screen should appear. Click the Add button.
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3. In the "Select Network Component Type" screen, click Service and then click the
Add button.
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4. In the following screen please select File and printer sharing for Microsoft
Networks from the given list.
5. In the "File and Print Sharing" screen make sure that both of the selections have a
check mark beside them. If they do not please click on the box next to each state-
ment and then click OK.
6. After you have clicked OK you will return to the network screen from step 2. Please
click on the Identification tab (see the first image on page 26).
Computer Name: In this field you can type any name you want. (i.e. My
Computer, John, CPU654) Do not use the same name for each computer you
wish to have on your network.
Workgroup: This field enables you to set a unique name for your network. This
name must be set up on every other computer you wish to have on your net-
work.
Computer Description: You can enter anything you wish. Traditionally, the
location name or main user's name is used in this field.
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