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You state that the server and workstations are all running XP Pro.<br />
If that's correct it means that you are running a Workgroup, rather than a Domain.<br />
Joining a workgroup is straightforward, just go to Computer Properties, computer name, workgroup and make sure the name is the same on all machines.<br />
Then make sure that your Firewall settings have a File and Printer Sharing exception enabled<br />
Rgds<br />
Brian
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You state that the server and workstations are all running XP Pro.
If that's correct it means that you are running a Workgroup, rather than a Domain.
Joining a workgroup is straightforward, just go to Computer Properties, computer name, workgroup and make sure the name is the same on all machines.
Then make sure that your Firewall settings have a File and Printer Sharing exception enabled
Rgds
Brian

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sorry, server is Win2000<br />
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Thanks to help here - problem = sorted.
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sorry, server is Win2000

Thanks to help here - problem = sorted.

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office here with 4 computers in the office<br />
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Server is Win XP Pro<br />
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Clients are all Win XP Pro <br />
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Network type = a domain<br />
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One computer needs to be replaced - is it easy to hook up the replacement? do I just note down the network settings? (old pc go IP address dynamically)is there need to do anything at the server end of things?
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office here with 4 computers in the office

Server is Win XP Pro

Clients are all Win XP Pro 

Network type = a domain

One computer needs to be replaced - is it easy to hook up the replacement? do I just note down the network settings? (old pc go IP address dynamically)is there need to do anything at the server end of things?

Adding a desktop to a Domain

The Windows operating systems have distinct methodologies for designing and implementing networks, and have specific systems to accomplish various networking processes, such as Exchange for email, Sharepoint for shared files and programs, and IIS for delivery of web pages. Microsoft also produces server technologies for networked database use, security and virtualization.