Win XP Networking

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Hello there.

I exhausted my resources about this. There seem to be lots
of good info in the web, but don't seem to be helping me.

Here is the situation:
3 XP SP1 PC's
1 98 PC (but mostly off)

All connected to LinkSYS 4 wire router, then
the router connects to a cable modem.

All PC's can connect to the Internet, no sweat.

XP's can see each others shared folders, but when clicked
on one, get this error:
zzxxyy is not accessible, you may not....network path not found.

1- TCP/IP installed, and have enabled NetBIOS over it.
2- Can ping any XP PC by IP or Name from any XP PC.
3- Can use \\name or \\I.P Address and connect to it and use shared files.
4- Have the same workgroup name.
5- PC's have unique name with no spaces.
6- In the router setup, I have "filtered" ports 135, 136,
137, 138, and 139. (could this prevent direct sharing access?)

Any clues?
Thanks in advance.

Mike
 
Are you sure you have simple file sharing enabled
Are you sure all the folders you want to share have the
correct check marks on "Files and Folder Tasks/" "Shared
Properties" i.e." Share This Folder On The Network"
&" "Allow other users to change my files" ?
 
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