Basically, our office network consists of 7 computers and all have been set up differently. None of the network settings are the same and some people can access shared folders on some computers and not others and i think you see the point. What needs to be done to start with a clean slate and get everybody to be a part of the same work group and what not. there are some files that everybody needs to access and edit, should i create a network drive or what? Do i have to have one computer designated as a server? or can i just let each computer share certain files? As you can tell i'm kind of a noob but i think i can figure this out. i just need some direction... thanks a bunch...