How to install shared printer from XP on Windows 7 64 bit

On the Windows 7 computer:

Go to the Devices and Printers ->  Add a Printer -> Local Printer -> Create a new port -> Local port -> Next -> \\xpcomputername\sharedprintername  (where you put in the actual share name of the computer and printer) -> OK -> Windows Update (and wait for the list to repopulate-> choose the printer model ->  Next -> Next.

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