networking : win98 to winxp, I cant see the files on the win98 machine?

i have it shared as full premssions to both...and allow users to change my files

\\laptop is not accessible, You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the  blahblahblah,.....
The Network path not found.

is the error, that happens from the xpmachine when I click on the laptop. from the win98 I can't see either, so i'm sure the problem lays with the win98 machine. I have file/printer sharing enabled. and the internet works fine???

A few more suggestions:
1) Make sure the Computer Browser service is stopped on the 98 machine.
2) Make sure the Server service is running on both machines
3) Check the Event Log for any networking related entries, and if you find any, post them here.

2) Make sure the Server service is running on both machines << whats this and how do I start it?
3) Check the Event Log for any networking related entries, and if you find any, post them here. <<< Where would I find this?


I need this fixed quick plz help

Actually, I mis-spoke, you should disable and enable those services on your XP machine.  To do that, goto Start->Run->"services.msc"->OK.  From there, just right click the Computer Browser service and click stop, then right-click the Server service and click Start.  They may already be disabled and enabled respectively.  To view the event log on the XP machine, click Start->Prorgams->Administrative Tools->Event Viewer

so you think its a xp problem?
I would think its a win98 problem, seeing that the win98 machine can not even see its self on the network

Also try this on the XP: Settings -> Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Local Security Policy
Check under Local Policies -> "User rights assignment" to see who has permissions to "Access this computer from the network"
Try and add "Everyone" to that list.

Could be...

On the 98 machine, from your desktop, right click the "Network Neighborhood" or the "My Network Neighborhood" icon and select Properties.  What Services, protocols, or clients are listed for your network connection (ex. TCP/IP Protocol)?

Local Security Policy isnt even under admin tools and i am logged in under computer admin??

on win98...

Client for microsoft windows
microsoft family logon
dail-up adapter
Network of xircom creditcard ethernet 10/100 + modem 56k
smc ircc
tcp/ip dail-up adapter
tcp/ip Network of xircom creditcard ethernet 10/100 + modem 56k
file and prtiner sharing for microsoft windows networks
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Primy network logon :
Microsoft family logon

____________________________
access control tab :
Share-level access control - selected

on xp machine - secpol.msc file not found.

on win98. changed to Client for Microsoft Networks

all services started

help!!!lool

it has the lastest drivers,
and i removed microsoft family logon
still no work

Have you try the 2nd method i mentioned ? U said u cant c the laptop itself on the network...My last resort...remove TCP/IP, restart, then and again add that tcp/ip and configure. If you have other network adapter(PCMCIA) try change it first. It happen to me before and it actually works so good luck.

ok, I uninstalled ip/tcp on 98 and reinstalled.
and I enabled tcp/ip on xp.

Still XP can see both pc's on the network, but can't access the 98 machine..
98 can't see its self or the xp machine??

I need this fixed, I looked for new drivers for the pcmcia card, but it has the lastest drivers, which is from 2000,,,jezzz


Could it be a setting in xp?



<<><><>just right click the Computer Browser service and click stop <<<< Why would this have anythnig to do with it? I was weary to do this...

The Computer Browser service can potentially cause problems with win 9x machines.  You don't have to worry about stopping it, it's not even close to critical, and you can always start it again!

I should have requested this originally, but if things still aren't working, could you post the results of these commands from the DOS prompt on both the XP and 98?
1) "net view"
2) "nbtstat -a OTHERCOMPUTERNAME"

From the xp machine :
Local Area Connection -
node ipaddress: [192.168.1.100] Scope Id: []
     NetBIOS Remote Machine Name Table
Name                         Type               Status
---------------------------------------------------
CRUM-LAPTOP <00>   UNIQUE          Registered
MSHOME         <00>   GROUP           Registered
CRUM-LAPTOP <03>   UNIQUE          Registered
CRUM-LAPTOP <20>   UNIQUE          Registered
MSHOME         <1E>   GROUP           Registered
CRUM              <03>   UNIQUE          Registered

MAC Address = 00-10-84-02-3E-24



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from the win98,

Nothnig when I type net view :

Erro 6118 : The computer(s) sharing resources in this workgroup cannot be located. The computer(s) might have been restarted. Wait for a few minutes, and then try again. If the problem persists, make sure your network-adapter settings are correct.



what do i do, I'm almost postive that the promble lies with the win98 machine... but both have internet access through the same router!?!?!?!

 

ok, I'm a complete dumb***, all i had to do is disable, zonealarm. so i'll slipt the points amoung all in this question,


Thank you all.

LOL, I was about to suggest the SFC I was getting so desperate!!!

And what was the first thing I said? "First, disable any firewalls then test after a few minutes"

lol, sorry....thx for your help

sorry.. I didnt see that you had  suggested disable the firewalls..i should have given you all points...i'm very sorry

Its no problem, I'm sure these other experts would have suggested the same thing!  I'd say its the #1 reason for network problems like this!