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JSI Tip 6569. How can I share Help files between Windows XP and Windows Server 2003?

If you administer a Windows Server 2003 domain from a Windows XP Professional computer, you might find it handy to have access to the Windows Server 2003 Help files. Alternately, if you spend most of your time logged onto the console of a Windows Server 2003, you might want access to Windows XP Professional Help files.

To configure Help files for sharing:

1. Start / Help and Support.

2. Press the Options button on the toolbar.

3. In the left-hand pane, press Install and Share Windows Help.

4. In the right-hand pane, press Share your Help content with others on your network.

5. Check the Shared radial button and press Apply.

Install shared Help files from another computer:

1. Start / Help and Support.

2. Press the Options button on the toolbar.

3. In the left-hand pane, press Install and Share Windows Help.

4. In the right-hand pane, press Install Help content from another Windows computer.

5. Type the computer name of the  computer that is sharing its' Help content and press the Find button.

6. Select the Help database you wish to install and press Install.

How do I use the additional Help files that I installed?

1. Start / Help and Support.

2. Press the Options button on the toolbar.

3. In the left-hand pane, press Install and Share Windows Help.

4. In the right-hand pane, press Switch from one operating system's Help content to another.

5. Select the Help database that you wish to use and press Switch.

NOTE: You can install the additional help files over the network or from a compact disc.



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