"Bob" said:
I have a program on a laptop, running Windows XP
professional, that I need to get to my desktop, running
Windows 98 2nd edition. The problem is that, neither
computer finds the other on the network. If anymore
information is needed, E-Mail us.
Run XP's Network Setup Wizard on both computers to make all the
necessary network settings:
XP ICS - Starting the Network Setup Wizard
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/networksetupwiz.htm
Be sure to specify the right option for how they connect to the
Internet. If you have a broadband router, specify "residential
gateway", not "hub".
If that doesn't get everything working, try these tips:
1. Permanently disable XP's built-in Internet Connection Firewall on
local area network connections -- it's for use only on a direct modem
connection to the Internet. Disable and un-install all other
firewalls while troubleshooting. Details here:
Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/ic_firewall.htm
2. Use only one protocol for File and Printer Sharing. If the network
needs more than one protocol, unbind File and Printer Sharing from all
but one of them. Details here:
Windows XP Network Protocols
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/network_protocols.htm
3. Make sure that NetBIOS over TCP/IP is enabled on all computers.
Details here:
Enable NetBIOS Over TCP/IP (NetBT)
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/troubleshoot/netbt.htm
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)
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