Cannot find network printer

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I have two PCs both running W98SE until recently. They are both networked
and PC2 used PC1's printer as a network printer.

Have recently installed WXP on PC1 only. Both PCs recognise each other's
shared drives. Have set up PC1's printer as a shared printer and it is
recognised as such by PC1. Cannot add printer on PC2 as it cannot find the
network printer to add.

Would very much appreciate any help or advice.

Pete
 
First, did you re-share the printer when you installed Windows XP? Does it
show as being shared on the first PC?

Second, did you use the option to install Windows 98 drivers on the first PC
so that the second PC running Windows 98 can download and use them?

Finally, be sure the printer name is short and contains no spaces,
punctuation or other unusual characters.

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