Cannot find 'directory access' in utilities on macbook

[harriettie]

Hi,

I received my macbook this afternoon (horay!) and am currently trying to network my old dell with it so I can transfer my files. However, I cannot find the 'directory access' which is supposed to be in my utilities file- I have 'directory utility' but this has nowhere for me to enter the name of my windows workgroup (as per networking guide says I should) and thus cannot enter it into finder>go>connect to server!! Aggg

Any help, even if just to point out my stupidity would be greatly appreciated, as my google searches have been fruitless.

Thanks!
Harriet

 

[spinnerlys]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Directory_Access

It was called Directory Access til 10.4.11, now it's the Directory Utility.

What about the app "Directory"? Found it via Spotlight.

Or find a guide specific for 10.5.

 

[igeorge1982]

If you use ethernet cable to estabilish the connection just go to network preferences, and under the ethernet mode go the advanced menu and u will find where you can add the group name you want to connect to. it worked me well when I connect my macbook to my sis's laptop running windows

good luck!