Windows XP Networking Problems

J

jslow

Hi,
We are having problems setting up a home network with Win
XP Home and Win 98SE.
We are using a cable modem and a broadband router.
We can see shared files on the Win XP from Win 98 but we
cannot see shared files on Win 98 from Win XP. We don't
even see Win XP listed on My Network Places, just "Entire
Network".
We can "ping" both computers.
We are getting the following error:

C:\>net view \\192.168.0.101 (Win 98SE IP Address)
The Workstation service has not been started.

More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 2138.
C:\>NET HELPMSG 2138

The Workstation service has not been started.

EXPLANATION
You have tried to use the network before starting the
Workstation service.

ACTION
Start the Workstation service by typing:

NET START WORKSTATION

C:\>NET START WORKSTATION
System error 1058 has occurred.

The service cannot be started, either because it is
disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated
with it.

Does anyone know what this error means and how to correct
it?

Thanks
 

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