Step 3- File and Print Sharing- Step-by-Step networking with Windows XP

In Windows XP, File and Print Sharing service is enabled by default. That means once your computers have their wireless network adapters properly installed, you should be able to share files and printers.

You can check to make sure that File and Printer sharing is enabled by following these steps:

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   From the Start menu, right-click My Network Places and choose Properties.

2. Right-click the name of your wireless network adapter, and choose Properties

3. You see File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks

4. If the box next to File and Printer Sharing is unchecked, make sure to check it. Then click the OK button to close the open dialog box.

My Network Places works like a folder on your system that shows you your network resources. You can view which computers and printers are shared, and you can see and edit the properties of your wireless network adapter.

Now that you're set with File and Printer Sharing, let's consider sharing your Internet connection in Windows XP

Link to Steps:

Step 1- Detect Hardware

Step 2 - Driver Update

Step 3- File and Print Sharing

Step 4- Change Workgroup settings

Step 5- Sharing Internet Access

Step 6- Network Setup Wizard