I was dealing with a new Windows Vista Premium system just last night... Does anyone know how to allow remote printing to a Vista system in a workgroup environment where passwords are NOT required? I couldn't find a local policy editor on the damn system, and mmc didn't have a snap-in. All I've seen so far is the ability to turn printer sharing on or off, and the sharing requires a local account AND password. My friends are setting this system up for their kids and want NO passwords on it. They've got 3 XP systems that they want to be able to have share the printer on this computer.
And please, no "buy an apple" or "upgrade to linux/XP" comments.
Mark
XP workgroup is pretty straight forward.
You installed the printer software? Is there a privacy option for sharing files on Vista? Vista Premium is Professional? There are different features for each type.
here is a site to check:
http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/biztools/article.php/3667576
I have a Vista laptop and I have no idea how to get it to print to a printer on an XP computer. It sees the computer and even the printer, but won't let me connect to it. Doesn't ask for a password or give me any clue what to do. I really don't know how to do it. No problem printing from an ME/98/XP computers, but Vista, who knows?