Tim wrote:

> Hi there,
>
> Sorry but I'm not sure about the command line prompt, do I have to
> type net use then x:\\ and which computer name is that the laptop or
> the home
> desktop? What is the sharename? do I then have to type
> user:computername
> and again which computer name laptop or home desktop. Username I
> understand but again is it the laptop or the desktop?
>
> This doesn't seem like the easy way to share files given that we
> currently use workgroups which allows us just to drag and drop files
> via Windows Explorer is that possible with this combination?
>
> Sorry for all the questions but do need to make sure I understand this
> in order to
> give it a go.

That is why I gave you the link to the MS Knowledge Base article. Follow
the instructions there or have your wife ask her school's IT Dept. to
write down an easy step-by-step for her. They may even have a little
script for her to run or perhaps can create a local account for her.

There is a big difference between Workgroups and a domain and if you
change any of the laptop's domain settings, your wife will no longer be
able to log onto her laptop until she has asked the school IT Dept. for
help.

Malke
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