does windows xp home need to be activated to share printers

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by barononeefdip, Oct 16, 2009.

  1. barononeefdip

    barononeefdip Specialist

    printer sharing can be real difficult sometimes
     
    barononeefdip, Oct 16, 2009
    #1
  2. Bold Eagle

    Bold Eagle MajorGeek

    Just use a usb and transfer the files.
     
    Bold Eagle, Oct 17, 2009
    #2
  3. jlphlp

    jlphlp Master Sergeant

    Hi Baron,

    Pretty sure that XP does everything it should before activation but if not activated online in the time allowed (30 days) will shut down and refuse to run until you call MS and activate it.

    Good Luck, Jim
     
    jlphlp, Oct 17, 2009
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  4. barononeefdip

    barononeefdip Specialist

    how do i get rid of the activation prompts (i am not going to use microsoft software)
     
    barononeefdip, Oct 17, 2009
    #4

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