Network windows 98 with windows xp

Simply share what you want to share, making sure it's shared with FULL access rights Make sure file and printer sharing is enable on both,,,,, reboot,,,,do a search on both PC's for the other PC, and drag and drop the icon for that PC it finds into your network places folder No kidding!!! T partitons but i'm not It is not that simple. The only way to be authenticated is to have the same account on both machines. What you are describing is for Simple File Sharing, where no setup is required.

Robinmthomas is not using Simple File Sharing Search In. Share More sharing options Followers 0. Turn on suggestions. Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. Showing results for. Search instead for. Did you mean:. Last reply by ARL Unsolved. NJ 2 Bronze. I am having a difficult time connecting a windows XP desktop to a windows 98 laptop.

I would like to connect the two so that I can transfer data from the laptop to the desktop. I have tried a direct cable serial connection with no luck. I do have a twisted pair cable that I think will connect the two, but can't find any detailed instructions on the steps necessary.

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Hello, This is my first time creating a home network, so let me thank everyone in advance for you help and advice. Let me also ask that you provide said help and advice using small words and simple sentences. Is this possible, or would I need a printer that can be linked to the router? All forum topics Previous Topic Next Topic.

Replies 6. If the answer is no to both of these questions, see the following: 1. Make sure all computers are in the same workgroup and have unique names on the network 2.

Make sure the drives and folders have been designated as shared. Steve 1. Not sure how to do this. Done 3.