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Workgroup computer in a network

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Name: vinayckd
Date: January 25, 2006 at 19:18:46 Pacific
Subject: Workgroup computer in a network
OS: win2000
CPU/Ram: 125MB
Comment:

I want to know what is workgroup compter and
why workgroup for a compter in a network is
to be set? if someone knows let me also know.


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Name: ben rogers
Date: January 26, 2006 at 09:56:13 Pacific
Reply: (edit)

Computers on a peer to peer network are set to be in a workgroup so users can file share and view the other computers in the workgroup in Microsoft Windows Network.

If it's not on a network don't worry about setting it or if its on a domain.

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