Diagnosing File and Printer Sharing Problems
If the test in the previous section doesn’t point to a problem—that is, if basic network connectivity is fine but you’re still having problems with file or printer sharing—the next step depends on whether you have a workgroup or domain-type network.
If you’re on a domain network, it’s time to call your network administrator for assistance. He or she has more training and experience in network troubleshooting than we can impart in the space allowed here.
If you’re on a home or small office workgroup network, there are a few things you might try. Here are some tips:
• Did you make sure that file sharing is enabled on each of your computers?
• Do your Windows 8 computers say Private as their network ...
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