Problem connecting WindowsXP to Windows98SE

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I am trying to connect a Toshiba notebook running WindowsXP to a desktop
running Windows98SE.Both have ethernet NIC cards installed and I am using a
crossover cable. The XP network setup wizard tells me I must create a
Network Setup Disk and run it on the Windows 98 computer in order to
connect. It offers to make one for me but says it cant because it cannot
find a CD writer on my notebok. I do have CD writer on my notebook. I dont
have a Windows XP disk. How can I solve this problem? All replies
appreciated.
 
"tiktin" said:
I am trying to connect a Toshiba notebook running WindowsXP to a desktop
running Windows98SE.Both have ethernet NIC cards installed and I am using a
crossover cable. The XP network setup wizard tells me I must create a
Network Setup Disk and run it on the Windows 98 computer in order to
connect. It offers to make one for me but says it cant because it cannot
find a CD writer on my notebok. I do have CD writer on my notebook. I dont
have a Windows XP disk. How can I solve this problem? All replies
appreciated.
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Are you sure that it wants a CD writer? I've only seen WindowsXP's
wizard offer to create a floppy disk.

In any event, there's no need to run the wizard on the Windows98SE
computer. You can make the network settings manually. Go to Control
Panel | Network and:

1. Add these network components if they aren't already present:

TCP/IP protocol
Client for Microsoft Networks
File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks

2. Remove these network components if they're present:

IPX/SPX protocol
NetBEUI protocol
Client for NetWare networks

3. Set the workgroup name to MSHOME.
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