Computers and Related Hardware/Software

Terryb wrote:

you can find System under 'performance and maintenance'
or by shortcut: windows key + Pause/Break key

Thanks! I tried it and it works. :)

bmwracer wrote:
You should switch to "Classic View" instead of that crapass noob view you're using...

I did. I guess it shows how often I checked out my control panel, eh? :beaten:

cori wrote:I did. I guess it shows how often I checked out my control panel, eh? :beaten:

Sadly, yes. :sweat:

deseipher wrote:

Alrighty, lets just start with the basics.

For both XP and Vista, go to the Control Panel, then open up System. From there you should be able to see the Workgroup name for each computer. Just make sure that the name is the same. I just use workgroup, but any name is fine as long as its the same on both computers.

Sorry for the late response. I changed them to the same name. What should I do next?

cori wrote:

Sorry for the late response. I changed them to the same name. What should I do next?

With the laptop, click on the start menu and go to Network. It should show you what computers are in the workgroup. Chances are at this point, you will probably see just the laptop. I'm guessing it should see the old PC as well, but I'm just not certain.

Something like this:
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deseipher wrote:

With the laptop, click on the start menu and go to Network. It should show you what computers are in the workgroup. Chances are at this point, you will probably see just the laptop. I'm guessing it should see the old PC as well, but I'm just not certain.

Something like this:
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Cool, I do see that my desktop's computer name is on my laptop, but I think I have to input a username/password before I can access it. Unfortunately, I can't/don't remember what it is. :sweat:

cori wrote:Cool, I do see that my desktop's computer name is on my laptop, but I think I have to input a username/password before I can access it. Unfortunately, I can't/don't remember what it is. :sweat:

Oh jeez. :sweat:

cori wrote:

Cool, I do see that my desktop's computer name is on my laptop, but I think I have to input a username/password before I can access it. Unfortunately, I can't/don't remember what it is. :sweat:

It's good that your laptop can see the desktop. As far as user/password goes, usually it should be the same one you use to long into the desktop. Also, see if the desktop can see the laptop as well.

bmwracer wrote:
Oh jeez. :sweat:

Don't you just want to hit me upside the head for being so aggravating with all of this? I know I do. :banghead: Still, it's been 6+ years since I had the desktop, so I don't remember what the username/pw is and I cannot think of where I put that info either. :shamefulcry:

cori wrote:

Don't you just want to hit me upside the head for being so aggravating with all of this? I know I do. :banghead: Still, it's been 6+ years since I had the desktop, so I don't remember what the username/pw is and I cannot think of where I put that info either. :shamefulcry:

That's strange. Do you have to log in when you use the old PC? Perhaps the prompt for the username/password is just there as default. I guess you could try to just put in the name of your desktop, leave the password part blank and click ok.

cori wrote:Don't you just want to hit me upside the head for being so aggravating with all of this?

A Customer Support worker's dream.

deseipher wrote:

That's strange. Do you have to log in when you use the old PC? Perhaps the prompt for the username/password is just there as default. I guess you could try to just put in the name of your desktop, leave the password part blank and click ok.

There's a login name when I go on the old PC, but no password. I tried just putting only the login name when trying to access it with my laptop, but it asks for a password too. :sweat:

bmwracer wrote:
A Customer Support worker's dream.

Isn't it frustrating that I ain't paying you guys for all the help I'm getting and for irritating you with all of my stupidity? :beaten:

On another note, I found my Nero disc and installed it on my new laptop, so it's pretty quick (10 minutes) to burn a data disc. If possible, I'd still want to connect my computers, but it's not as necessary as before.

cori wrote:

Isn't it frustrating that I ain't paying you guys for all the help I'm getting and for irritating you with all of my stupidity? :beaten:

Well, we're all newbies at one point or another :victory:

For the time being, have you checked if you can see the laptop on your PC? If you can, and don't need a username and password to access it, perhaps that just might work for the time being. As long as the PC can access the laptop to get the data as it burns to disc.

deseipher wrote:

Well, we're all newbies at one point or another :victory:

No matter how long I've been using computers, I'll always be considered a "newbie" when it comes to the technical aspect. :sweat: Thanks for the help, btw! :D

cori wrote:

No matter how long I've been using computers, I'll always be considered a "newbie" when it comes to the technical aspect. :sweat: Thanks for the help, btw! :D

No prob. I have very little knowledge about networking computers, so this is a bit of learning process for myself as well since I've yet to network a Vista PC to a XP PC. If anything I'll see if I can use my roommate's laptop since it uses XP.

Also, if anyone else is following this thread and can help out, it'd be much appreciated :victory:

deseipher wrote:If anything I'll see if I can use my roommate's laptop since it uses XP.

Don't forget to wash your hands... If you know what I mean. :sweat:

bmwracer wrote:
Don't forget to wash your hands... If you know what I mean. :sweat:

Duly noted. :victory:

deseipher wrote:Duly noted. :victory:

:victory:

I was thinking about that recent news report where they found that PC keyboards were more bacteria-laden than toilets... :sweat:

bmwracer wrote:
:victory:

I was thinking about that recent news report where they found that PC keyboards were more bacteria-laden than toilets... :sweat:

I usually use an air canister to blow out any small chunks of food, and every few weeks I pop out all the keys to wash them and use some disinfectant wipes to clean out the bottom part of the keyboard. Mouse gets the disinfectant wipe treatment as well.

Edit: this refers to my keyboard. As for my roommate's, well, I'll be sure to wash my hands thoroughly after use.

deseipher wrote: every few weeks I pop out all the keys to wash them

Itai... I'll wipe my keys down every now and then, but to take them out...? :sweat: