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xp and 98 not seeing each other

I'm trying to set up a little network at work. My PC is on XP pro, the other is 98 (if i remember right). I can get the 98 pc to see my XP but it can't access anything, it just shows the computer. But i can't even open the network workgroup browser on the XP machine. I've tried it with IP addresses being automatically assigned and static. neither works.

I'm using a hub, but i ge the same problem when i'm trying to do it with just a crossover cable and no hub.

I've done a fair bit of networking(just simple stuff mainly) but i can't figure this out, i know it's going to be something simple, it always is.

Can anyone help?
stu.
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Hi Stu, long time no see :~)
in addition to the great advice above
Run local security policy editor from control panel admin tools and set the local policy, Network Access: Let everyone permissions apply to anonymous users, to enabled and make sure guest account is enabled


BTW, you did share womething on the XP box?
you can disable simplified sharing
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/tips/september/stevens1.asp
and share individual folders
The easiest way to solve your problem is to first get on the XP machine and then go through the Network Setup Wizard.

To start the Network Setup Wizard, click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Connections. Under Network Tasks(on the left), click Setup a Small or Home Office Network.

***I am assuming that you will be using the hub.***

Steps:
1. Click next.
2. Click next.
3. Select OTHER, then click next.
4. Select first option (connect through HUB) and then click next.
5. Click next through the next screen or two
6. When you come to the screen that asks to give the computer a name and description:  Give it a name and description and then click next
7. On the next screen, select a workgroup name(just use the default name (MSHOME)
8. Click next on the next screen to confirm your decisions.
9. After a short delay, put a floppy disk in the floppy disk drive, then Select CREATE A NETWORK SETUP DISK and then click next.
10. Click Finish.
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11. TAKE THE DISK FROM THE DRIVE, PUT IT IN THE WINDOWS 98 MACHINE AND REPEAT THE STEPS ABOVE.(the ONLY DIFFERENCE is the computer NAME and DESCRIPTION.  Use the SAME WORKGROUP (MSHOME) for both machines.)


Hi Stu,

On your XP machine, enable the guest account and set a password for it.  This should allow the 98 machine to browse the XP machine.
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