Try to access the XP computer on the 98 computer using the IP address of the computer.
Use Start - Run.
Type \\IP address of the XP computer that has the printer attached
Check if it shows you the shared resources (The printer and any shared folders).
If it does, then you can double click on the printer to install it.
You will need the driver CD for the printer.
If it doesn't detect the printer, try installing a local copy of the printer on the 98 computer and then search for the printer using the IP address. This time if it sees the printer, it will find the drivers automatically and install them.
Also check that NetBIOS over TCP is enabled on the XP systems. I believe it's enabled by default on the Win98 system.
This section of a longer article listed below as "Tips for Fixing XP File and Printer sharing" will show you how do enable NetBIOS. You may find some of the other troubleshooting suggestions useful.
dj_cool
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June 8th, 2005 10:00
Try to access the XP computer on the 98 computer using the IP address of the computer.
Use Start - Run.
Type \\IP address of the XP computer that has the printer attached
Check if it shows you the shared resources (The printer and any shared folders).
If it does, then you can double click on the printer to install it.
You will need the driver CD for the printer.
If it doesn't detect the printer, try installing a local copy of the printer on the 98 computer and then search for the printer using the IP address. This time if it sees the printer, it will find the drivers automatically and install them.
jwatt
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June 8th, 2005 18:00
Also check that NetBIOS over TCP is enabled on the XP systems. I believe it's enabled by default on the Win98 system. This section of a longer article listed below as "Tips for Fixing XP File and Printer sharing" will show you how do enable NetBIOS. You may find some of the other troubleshooting suggestions useful.
Jim
Message Edited by jimw on 06-08-2005 12:21 PM