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networking

by freedomofchoice Apr 27, 2004 11:36PM PDT

I have just got my laptop back from repairer and tried to network it with my desktop. Both have XP. I followed all the instructions as far as I was able to understand. Managed to drag a file across from one to the other. Want to keep the dial up on Desk Top and the connection showed on Task bar on Laptop that it was connected, but I couldn't download or send any email. have I missed something ?

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Re:networking
by jconner Apr 28, 2004 12:02AM PDT

ASSUMING you are using Outlook or Outlook Express as a mail server, go to tools accounts and make sure your ISP is setup correctly. If the repairman re-installed your XP, then most of those settings are gone. You may need to re-establish your dial up as you did the first time around. The network between the two is most likely Ethernet, which would be different from a dial up modem. Look also at the connection tab under the browser to see if it is set to always try using the LAN (your network) as opposed to your dial-up (modem). That is the best I can interpret your post.

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by Grif Thomas Forum moderator Apr 28, 2004 1:59AM PDT
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by freedomofchoice Apr 28, 2004 10:06PM PDT

Thankyou. I have copied those articles into my Word Processor, and will try and work through them. I am a senior citizen a bit of a dummy but want to give it a try! Thanks again

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