networking xp without floppy drive or xp CD-Rom

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To coatail on a previous post I too have xp on my computers and cant network
them without a floppy drive. The response to that previous post was to use
the CD-Rom to accomplish this. Well, I dont have either. What can I do? Is
there a way for me to create a XP CD-Rom using the existing XP on my computer?
 
Dom said:
To coatail on a previous post I too have xp on my computers and cant
network them without a floppy drive. The response to that previous
post was to use the CD-Rom to accomplish this. Well, I dont have
either. What can I do? Is there a way for me to create a XP CD-Rom
using the existing XP on my computer?
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You can set up your network manually. Run the Network Setup Wizard on
both computers, making sure to enable File & Printer Sharing, and
reboot. The only "gotcha" is that this will turn on the XPSP2 Windows
Firewall. If you aren't running a third-party firewall or have an
antivirus with "Internet Worm Protection" (like Norton 2005/06) which
acts as a firewall, then you're fine. If you have third-party firewall
software, configure it to allow the Local Area Network traffic as
trusted. I usually do this with my firewalls with an IP range. Ex.
would be 192.168.1.0-192.168.1.254. Obviously you would substitute your
correct subnet.

When the Wizard asks you if you want to create a floppy or put the
network settings on a usb key, just say no.

Then create shares as desired. XP Home does not permit sharing of users'
home directories (My Documents) or Program Files, but you can share
folders inside those directories. A better choice is to simply use the
Shared Documents folder.

Malke
 
Dom said:
To coatail on a previous post I too have xp on my computers and cant network
them without a floppy drive. The response to that previous post was to use
the CD-Rom to accomplish this. Well, I dont have either. What can I do? Is
there a way for me to create a XP CD-Rom using the existing XP on my computer?
Click to expand...

The Network Setup Wizard is built into Windows XP. You don't need a
CD-ROM or a floppy drive to run it on an XP computer. On XP, click
Start | All Programs | Accessories | Communications | Network Setup
Wizard.

You should also be able to copy the Wizard's executable file to a USB
flash drive to run it on non-XP computers. The file is:

C:\Windows\System32\Netsetup.exe

In spite of what Windows XP tells you, you don't have to run the
Network Setup Wizard on non-XP computers. You can make the network
settings manually on those computers. For example, on a Windows 98
computer, go to Control Panel | Network and:

1. Install these network components if they're not already present:

a. Client for Microsoft Networks
b. TCP/IP
c. File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks

2. Configure the TCP/IP properties to obtain an IP address
automatically.

3. Click the Identification tab and specify a computer name and
workgroup name. It isn't strictly necessary, but specifying the same
workgroup name that Windows XP uses (default is Mshome) will make
networking a little easier.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

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http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
 
thanks guys. i'm on my way!

Malke said:
You can set up your network manually. Run the Network Setup Wizard on
both computers, making sure to enable File & Printer Sharing, and
reboot. The only "gotcha" is that this will turn on the XPSP2 Windows
Firewall. If you aren't running a third-party firewall or have an
antivirus with "Internet Worm Protection" (like Norton 2005/06) which
acts as a firewall, then you're fine. If you have third-party firewall
software, configure it to allow the Local Area Network traffic as
trusted. I usually do this with my firewalls with an IP range. Ex.
would be 192.168.1.0-192.168.1.254. Obviously you would substitute your
correct subnet.

When the Wizard asks you if you want to create a floppy or put the
network settings on a usb key, just say no.

Then create shares as desired. XP Home does not permit sharing of users'
home directories (My Documents) or Program Files, but you can share
folders inside those directories. A better choice is to simply use the
Shared Documents folder.

Malke
--
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic"
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Thank you!

Steve Winograd said:
The Network Setup Wizard is built into Windows XP. You don't need a
CD-ROM or a floppy drive to run it on an XP computer. On XP, click
Start | All Programs | Accessories | Communications | Network Setup
Wizard.

You should also be able to copy the Wizard's executable file to a USB
flash drive to run it on non-XP computers. The file is:

C:\Windows\System32\Netsetup.exe

In spite of what Windows XP tells you, you don't have to run the
Network Setup Wizard on non-XP computers. You can make the network
settings manually on those computers. For example, on a Windows 98
computer, go to Control Panel | Network and:

1. Install these network components if they're not already present:

a. Client for Microsoft Networks
b. TCP/IP
c. File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks

2. Configure the TCP/IP properties to obtain an IP address
automatically.

3. Click the Identification tab and specify a computer name and
workgroup name. It isn't strictly necessary, but specifying the same
workgroup name that Windows XP uses (default is Mshome) will make
networking a little easier.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
Click to expand...
 
Thank you!

Malke said:
You can set up your network manually. Run the Network Setup Wizard on
both computers, making sure to enable File & Printer Sharing, and
reboot. The only "gotcha" is that this will turn on the XPSP2 Windows
Firewall. If you aren't running a third-party firewall or have an
antivirus with "Internet Worm Protection" (like Norton 2005/06) which
acts as a firewall, then you're fine. If you have third-party firewall
software, configure it to allow the Local Area Network traffic as
trusted. I usually do this with my firewalls with an IP range. Ex.
would be 192.168.1.0-192.168.1.254. Obviously you would substitute your
correct subnet.

When the Wizard asks you if you want to create a floppy or put the
network settings on a usb key, just say no.

Then create shares as desired. XP Home does not permit sharing of users'
home directories (My Documents) or Program Files, but you can share
folders inside those directories. A better choice is to simply use the
Shared Documents folder.

Malke
--
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic"
Click to expand...
 
Dom said:
Thank you!
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Hi,
I hate to admit this but I made a network disk for my home network using the
windows xp network wizzard and can'r remember how I did it. The wizzard asks
if you want to make a floppy network disk, but does not give you the option
of making a CD instead. None of my computers have a floppy drive. I have
just installed a new cable DSL and my old windows 98 computer needs the
network disk for the new service. Can you tell me how to make a CD?
 
Hi,
I hate to admit this but I made a network disk for my home network using the
windows xp network wizzard and can'r remember how I did it. The wizzard asks
if you want to make a floppy network disk, but does not give you the option
of making a CD instead. None of my computers have a floppy drive. I have
just installed a new cable DSL and my old windows 98 computer needs the
network disk for the new service. Can you tell me how to make a CD?
Click to expand...

You can copy the XP Network Setup Wizard's executable file to a CD (or
USB flash drive) and run it on other computers:

C:\Windows\System32\Netsetup.exe

Even though it tells you to do it, you don't need to run the Network
Setup Wizard on other computers. You can configure the other
computers' network settings manually. For Windows 95, 98, or Me, go
to Control Panel > Network and:

1. Add these network components if they aren't already present:

TCP/IP protocol
Client for Microsoft Networks
File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks

2. Remove these network components if they're present:

IPX/SPX protocol
NetBEUI protocol
Client for NetWare networks

3. Set the workgroup name to the same name as the Windows XP computer
uses (default for XP is MSHOME).
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
 
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