What does the "Network setup wizard" realy do?

[IceBall]

I know when to run the "Network setup wizard" but I have some questions about it.

1. Do I have to run the wizard on a network (workgroup) to get access to the network computers?
2. What does the wizard do to the computer? Open port? change security settings? Change user rights?
3. If I dont whant to run the wizard can I do the same thing manualy? If so what do I have to do?

My questinons is about a smal home network.
/Kenneth

 

[LloydSev]

I never run the wizard.... The wizard is only there to help people out who don't know how to setup an internet connection.

Computer/Network Technician
CCNA

 

[harris79]

What does the wizard do?

Very little of any use! :-D

Steve

 

[linney]

I only seem to hear bad things about the Wizard and tend to stay away from it.

Description of the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308522/EN-US/

This is a good site to help you.

Simple File Sharing- enabled

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/filesharing.htm

Simple File Sharing - disabled

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_filesharing/index.htm

This is handy too.

http://www.michna.com/kb/wxnet.htm