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August 2nd, 2004 20:00
Sharing files on Win 98 with my new XP machine...how?
hi,
can't get XP to see shared folders on my old 98 machine. Can ping the Win 98 pc with no prob but can't ping XP pc from Win 98 pc...am using a Linksys wireless hub/router.
Have put them both in same workgroup but still can't ping from 98 to xp. Any ideas how i first of all can ping the xp pc. Think I know how to setup the sharing part, but need them both visible on the network first.
Thanks for your help
Bren
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jwatt
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August 2nd, 2004 21:00
You're entirely right - if you can't ping the XP machine, the rest is moot until that's fixed. If you have the XP firewall enabled, you'll have to disable it before incoming traffic will reach the XP system. If both machines are behind a router, the fact that you'd be left with no protection from the Internet isn't critical. But I'd recomend using a product like ZoneAlarm, which can be configured to trust traffic from certain networks (like your home network) and not others (like the Internet), and can validate outbound traffic from the system.
I'm assuming you can ping the Win98 system from the XP system. If not, there may be some sort of network connection problem.
Jim
ViperDew
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August 2nd, 2004 21:00
To solve the problem when accessing files on the XP machine from the 98 SE machine go into the User Accounts tool in the
Control Panel and create a user name and password that matches the one you use when you start Windows 98.
So do you have an account on the XP PC that corresponds to the way the 98 PC is being logged on to. You must have an account on the XP PC to access any resources. The Username and Password must be the same.
jmwills
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August 3rd, 2004 12:00
1. Make sure all computers are in the same workgroup and have unique names on the network
2. Make sure all firewalls are disabled while setting up the network. In particular make sure that WinXP's built-in firewall is disabled on the local area connection.
3. Make sure NetBIOS over TCP/IP is enabled on all computers.
4. Make sure File and Printer Sharing is bound to only one protocol, preferably TCP/IP.
5. Make sure drives and/or folders have been designated as shared.
6. If the Windows 98/ME computers have Client for Microsoft Networks as the primary network logon, make sure that the proper username and password are entered when these machines boot. If Windows logon is the primary network logon, make sure that either a null password is used or that the correct password is used when booting these computers. Hitting the cancel button at the password prompt may prevent network connectivity.
(Credit goes to Forum Regular volcano11 for developing this check list.)
This list might help.
volcano11
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August 5th, 2004 01:00
mmewar,
Having file and printer sharing enabled when connecting directly to a broadband modem is indeed not a good idea. Behind a router or using Internet Connection Sharing is an exception, since both use network address translation which isolates the local network from the internet. Having said that, also note that it is very confusing to the person who posted the original message to start this thread to have someone jumjp in and ask a new question in the same thread. If the following don't help you get your network running, post a new message to start a new thread.
1. Make sure all computers are in the same workgroup and have unique names on the network
2. Make sure all firewalls are disabled while setting things up. In particular make sure that Windows XP's built-in firewall is disabled on the local area connection.
3. Make sure the NetBIOS over TCP/IP is enabled on all computers.
4. Make sure the drives and folders have been designated as shared.
5. If the Windows 98/ME computers have Client for Microsoft Networks as the primary network logon, make sure that the proper username and password are entered when these machines boot. If Windows logon is the primary network logon, make sure that either a null password is used or that the correct password is used when booting these computers. Hitting the cancel button at the password prompt may prevent network connectivity.
Steve
mmewar
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August 5th, 2004 01:00
Don't they say NOT to active file and printer sharing over TCP/IP, instead activating it under an alternate protocol (IPX/SPX), due to concern over exposing yourself over the net?
I have a similar problem. I am running a PII dimension with windows 98 and a P4 HP with xp home edition. Both computers are connected to a router. When I ran a crossover cable between the two, I could network just fine. After adding the router, the two computers are not seeing each other, regardless of whether I have or dont have a firewall activated, and whether or not I have my file sharing over TCP/IP.
I do not know what more to try (i have already done everything else you all have recommended).
mm