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Access files and printers from any PC on your network - Getting started Video

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Access files and printers from any PC on your network - Getting started
Created: 05/31/2006
Video description: Not sure how to share files or printers across your home network? It is not as tough as it seems. We will show you how to allow file sharing to get your stand-alone or network-capable printer working with your wired or wireless network.

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