accessing network printer from Guest XP

[avatrx]

I've read thru the networking section in the user guide but can't figure out how to access a printer on my network. (set at NAT) I am able to connect to the internet although I am not able to install MS security essentials. I am also not able to access a printer on my network. I am able to print to this printer when in HOST mode with VM turned off.

I set the 'drag and drop" to bidirectional, but I can't seem to accomplish that. Perhaps my understanding of what that allows is wrong? I assumed it meant that I could transfer files between the guest and host? I attempted to save a file created in Guest on the HOST desktop. that didn't work. I ultimately saved that file on a USB.

I'm very new to VM stuff. I've read thru the manuals, but will do so again. I'm sure it's a simple setting that I'm missing. I had installed the VM a couple of days ago and was able to print thru it.(a printer on my home network - USB) I uninstalled it since I was having so many issues trying to access a device which was connected to a parallel port. I"ve since hooked that device up to a serial port (reinstalled a VM with XP Pro) on a WIN7 Pro system. but now can't seem to access any of my printers on the network while Guest is active.

any advice would be appreciated.
-ss

[Perryg]

You would need to set the network adapter to Bridged to be able to use other PCs on your LAN.
Drag'n'Drop on works to a Linux guest at this point.