Windows Vista FAQ

Here are answers to frequently asked questions about networking with Microsoft Windows Vista.

Q: How do you install IPX/SPX Protocol in Vista?

A: Microsoft has discontinued support for IPX/SPX and has been completely removed in Windows Vista. However, you can use TCP/IP which is installed by default with both Windows Vista and XP.

Q: Which edition of Windows Vista can connect to a domain??

A: Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, an Ultimate can only join a domain.

Q: What is the limit of inbound connections in Windows Vista?

A: For Windows Vista, the number of other computers that are permitted to simultaneously connect over the network for file and printer sharing services is included in the End User License Agreement (EULA). If you haven't already, please read the section in "Device Connections" on the License Terms for Microsoft Windows Vista.

http://www.microsoft.com/about/legal/useterms/

Windows Vista Home Basic allows 5
Windows Vista Home Premium allows 10
Windows Vista Ultimate allows 10

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Q: Why can't I share the root of the drive?

A: To share the root of the drive, follow these steps:

Open Computer by clicking the Start button, and then clicking Computer.
Right-click the drive, then click Share.
In the drive properties dialog box, click Advanced Sharing. If you are prompted for an administrative password or confirmation, type the password or confirmation.
In the Advanced Sharing dialog box, select the Share this folder checkbox, type the share name, and then click Ok.

If password protected sharing is turned off, then the computer authenticates using the Guest account for network access. You can view or set folder permissions by selecting the properties of the drive and then selecting the Security tab. Folder permissions on the drive must have entries for either the Everyone group or Guest account.

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Last updated: 2009-02-22

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