Network Windows 8 and Windows XP Machines

guitarMike

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I've done some due diligence on this and have found articles saying here's the secret to networking 7 or 8 to XP and others saying you can't.

What IS the truth on this? I have an XP laptop I want to network to my windows 8 laptop. Obviously it will be LOTS easier to move files over that way.

I can get my XP machine icon to show up but can't log in using valid credentials that do work on the XP machine.

Wassup? :mad:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba / L875D
    CPU
    AMD 64 bit
    Motherboard
    Unknown
    Memory
    6GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Unknown
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    McAfee
Here's a good "how to": Share Files and Printers between Windows 7 and XP

~update~

I've set up a hybrid home office network with rigs running Win8, Win7 and WinXP. I just had to put all in the same workgroup and set up accounts with the same username and password in each of them.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10.0.10122
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    My Build - Vorttex Ultimate
    CPU
    Core i7 @ 4500 MHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS Z87-Plus
    Memory
    32GB DDR3 @ 1822 MHz (OC)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon R9 280X 3GB @ 1180 / 6800 MHz
    Sound Card
    7.1 HDA
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LCD LG 22" + CRT LG 17"
    Screen Resolution
    1760 x 1320 / 1280 x 960
    Hard Drives
    1 x 240 GB SSD (System)
    3 x 500 GB HDD (Data/Media)
    1 x 2000 GB e-HDD (Backup)
    PSU
    ThermalTake 1000W PSU
    Case
    Corsair Carbide R300
    Cooling
    Corsair H60 (Push-Pull)
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Wireless Keyboard
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wireless Mouse
    Internet Speed
    60 Mbps (Down) 5 Mbps (Up)
    Browser
    IE, FF, Chrome
    Antivirus
    AVG Internet Security 2015
    Other Info
    Some wired stuff
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