Networking Win98SE and WinXP problem

[Karen]

Can anybody help me? I have a laptop with Win98 and a
desktop with WinXP. I want to network the two together
and have a cross-over cable between the two machines,
using the LAN ports. I only need to share the
files/printer - the sharing of the internet connection is
not required. I don't seem to be able to see the 2nd
machine on either the laptop or desktop, so must be doing
something wrong. Please help (in plain english). Thanks.

[Richard G. Harper]

http://www.wown.com/
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/

Try these sites.

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[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

In article <040101c3a695$812fb070$a401...@phx.gbl>, "Karen"

Run XP's Network Setup Wizard on both computers. It will make all of
the necessary network settings:

XP ICS - Starting the Network Setup Wizard
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/networksetupwiz.htm

If that doesn't get everything working, try these tips:

1. Permanently disable XP's built-in Internet Connection Firewall on
the local area network connection -- 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. Make sure that NetBIOS over TCP/IP is enabled on both computers.
Details here:

Enable NetBIOS Over TCP/IP (NetBT)
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/troubleshoot/netbt.htm
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