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jbigelow4 - 31 Jan 2005 18:17 GMT

At work I can log into any computer and it will pull up my files, history,
internet favorites, etc. and I am interested in doing the same thing for my
home network. I have the following network:

Office Computer (Main) - Windows XP Home
Data Server - Windows XP Home
Kitchen Computer - Windows XP Home
Laptop - Windows XP Home

I am also thinking of buying a new computer which would add one in the
family room.

I was hoping to set it up so that I, my wife and guests can log into any
computer and pull up his or her information. Is that possible with Windows XP
- Home Edition? If so, how or where can I go for information?

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Steve Winograd [MVP] - 31 Jan 2005 18:41 GMT

>At work I can log into any computer and it will pull up my files, history,
>internet favorites, etc. and I am interested in doing the same thing for my
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>computer and pull up his or her information. Is that possible with Windows XP
>- Home Edition? If so, how or where can I go for information?

I'm sorry, but what you want isn't possible on your home network.

At work your network is set up as a domain, with a server computer
that stores files and settings for all users. You'd need a server
computer on your network, too. However, the individual computers that
access a domain must run XP Professional. XP Home Edition can't join
a domain.

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