adding win 98 computer to win xp network

[kiezer]

I have two desktops which run win xp and a laptop that is
running win 98. I was able to setup a network between
the two desktops with no prob, but I am having trouble
adding the win98 computer to the network. How would I go
about it??

-kiezer

 

[Guest]

install netbeui

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

I have two desktops which run win xp and a laptop that is
running win 98. I was able to setup a network between
the two desktops with no prob, but I am having trouble
adding the win98 computer to the network. How would I go
about it??

-kiezer

A key to Windows networking is to use the same, single protocol for
File and Printer Sharing on all computers. Windows XP uses the TCP/IP
protocol by default. If you haven't changed that, use only TCP/IP on
Win 98, too -- don't install NetBEUI or IPX/SPX, and remove them if
they're installed.

For TCP/IP, the simplest solution is to run XP's Network Setup Wizard
on the Win 98 computer. It will make all the necessary network
settings:

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

Steve

I spent most of last week trying to solve this very problem. I found several sources (here and elsewhere) saying to use TCP/IP instead of NetBEUI, so I didn't try it for a long time. TCP/IP never worked for me. Setup wizards never worked for me. NetBEUI works for me

Just my two cents


----- Steve Winograd [MVP] wrote: ----

I have two desktops which run win xp and a laptop that is
running win 98. I was able to setup a network between
the two desktops with no prob, but I am having trouble
adding the win98 computer to the network. How would I go
about it?

A key to Windows networking is to use the same, single protocol fo
File and Printer Sharing on all computers. Windows XP uses the TCP/I
protocol by default. If you haven't changed that, use only TCP/IP o
Win 98, too -- don't install NetBEUI or IPX/SPX, and remove them i
they're installed.

For TCP/IP, the simplest solution is to run XP's Network Setup Wizar
on the Win 98 computer. It will make all the necessary networ
settings

XP ICS - Starting the Network Setup Wizard
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/networksetupwiz.ht
--
Best Wishes
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news grou
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer question
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Progra
http://mvp.support.microsoft.co