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I need some help with my home wireless network, probably pretty basic so I'm sure this won't be too difficult. I have Comcast high speed (cable) IP access and had them instal the wireless network in the house. I am not able to "see" computers from each other within this network, nor am I able to connect to the one printer hooked into the network. I have spoken with a Comcast data tech and got some information. Apparently, this network is only able to have all computers access the internet OR "see" each other, not both. To do that I will need a file/print server to manage. Now to my questions (there are two): 1. Can someone please verify and educate me on what I was told through Comcast? 2. Isn't there a way that I can turn one of my home computers into a "file/print" server without having to use some server application on a large HD? I really don't want to accomplish much, just be able to transfer files between the computers and be able to print to one server from any of the three in the house. Hope someone can help this noob!

Hi, all. New here and need some very similar help. I am trying to instal an MDT 120G external hard drive (usb). The first time I attempted to format the drive, the process went all the way to completion and then gave an error saying drive was unable to be formatted. I unfortunately didn't save the exact message like I wish I would, but it was pretty close to that. Now when I try to format the drive, it gets to a 2% completion status and just hangs. No error, nothing. The device manager indicates the drive is working properly and I am actually able to see it via windows explorer. When I attempt to access it I get a message saying drive needs to be formatted and asks if I would like to do that now. When I click OK, same problem, formatting begins and hangs soon after. I am really hoping someone can help me, I needed the external space yesterday! Thanks, all!