Software for setting up networks and sharing in Windows 11 and 10

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• Feb 7, 2024

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Windows networking is, at least for me, impossible to work with. So, are there software available that one can use for setting up networks and establish file/printer sharing in and between Windows 11 and Windows 10?

Thnaks for your help!

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• Feb 10, 2024

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Back in the Windows 7 days, I use to use Network Magic. I don't know if it's still available and if it will work in Windows 11.

 

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• Feb 10, 2024

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Obviously no longer available. There are alternatives, but I will have to check and see if they are worth purchasing (if they do what I need).

Thanks anyway!

Hans L

 

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• Feb 10, 2024

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HansL said:

Obviously no longer available. There are alternatives, but I will have to check and see if they are worth purchasing (if they do what I need).

Thanks anyway!

Hans L

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Doing a search I found that It is available but like I said I'm not sure if it will work in Windows 11. If you want to try it search on the MajorGeeks website.

 

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• Feb 10, 2024

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I did see this before, but since it was from 2016, I assumed the note somewhere else that it was no longer available was correct. In any event, Win 11 is not mentioned, so no update by MajorGeeks.

Network Magic Basic 5.5.9195​

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Author: Pure Networks, Inc. Date: 10/16/2016 Size: 32.6 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP Network Magic is only available for Linksys hardware customers.

 

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HansL said:

Windows networking is, at least for me, impossible to work with

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I don't know of any software. I use this checklist to do the job and haven't had problems in over a decade.
A consolidated network setup checklist for Windows 10 and 11 - my post #4 - TenForums


Best of luck,
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I don't know of any software. I use this checklist to do the job and haven't had problems in over a decade.
A consolidated network setup checklist for Windows 10 and 11 - my post #4 - TenForums


Best of luck,
Denis

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You know, Denis, I think I followed your procedure a few years back, and it worked. Sorry for forgetting (I am at the forgetting stage of my life . I will read your stuff again! Thanks!

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Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics

Sound Card

Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology for Bluetooth, Digital microphone, and USB audio

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16"

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• Feb 11, 2024

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Hans,

That's alright. And it's better now anyway.


Best of luck,
Denis

 

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Hans,

That's all right. And it's better now anyway.


Best of luck,
Denis

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Thank you for your well-wishes, Denis!

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12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-12700H 2.30 GHz

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16 GB

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Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics

Sound Card

Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology for Bluetooth, Digital microphone, and USB audio

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16"

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3072 x 1920

Hard Drives

IntelSSDPEKNW512GZL

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Laptop

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