Setting up File and Printer Sharing
Summary: Select your Operating System from the list to be shown how to share files and printers among the computers on your network.
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Symptoms
From the list below, click the Operating System that is installed on the newest of your computers.
Cause
Note: If you are on another computer and must know what Operating System is installed on the computer you are trying to set-up a wireless network, press and hold the Windows Logo key
then press the pause or break key (on laptops it may necessary to press and hold the FN key before pressing the pause or break key). The System Properties window opens, and the Operating System is listed.
Many laptops do not have a Pause or Break key. You can substitute the Pause or Break key by the following key combinations. You may have try both to find out which is appropriate for your computer.
then press the pause or break key (on laptops it may necessary to press and hold the FN key before pressing the pause or break key). The System Properties window opens, and the Operating System is listed.
Many laptops do not have a Pause or Break key. You can substitute the Pause or Break key by the following key combinations. You may have try both to find out which is appropriate for your computer.
- Press and hold the Fn key, and then press the b key.
- Press and hold the Ctrl key, then press and hold the Fn key, and then press the b key.
Resolution
- Windows 10 Wireless Networking Usage and Troubleshooting Guide for the Home (see the File and printer sharing, cloud storage and changing your network location section.)
- Windows 8(8.1) Wireless Networking Usage and Troubleshooting Guide for the Home (see the HomeGroup and File and printer sharing section.)
Affected Products
Chromebox, Alienware, Inspiron, G Series, Chromebook, G Series, Alienware, Inspiron, Latitude, Fixed WorkstationsProducts
Legacy Desktop Models, OptiPlex, Vostro, XPS, Vostro, XPS, Legacy Laptop Models, Mobile WorkstationsArticle Properties
Article Number: 000182979
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 27 Aug 2024
Version: 4
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