problem with home network

[namsilat]

I have a XP machine and Win98 SE machine linked in a small home
network. The XP machine has access to internet through a cable modem,
while the Win98SE machine has internet access through the XP machine.
The setup has been working without any problem for months, until about
just an hour ago. For reasons unclear, the Win98SE networked machine
"suddenly" lost its internet access. The connection between the two
machines are still working, i.e. they see each other on the network
and can transfer files to each other.

I tried running XP's "set up a home or small network" on the XP
machine, then put the XP CD into the Win98SE machine to do the same,
it stil doesn't work. The small "internet connection" icon that used
to appear in the system tray in the Win98SE machine is no longer
there, despite running XP CD setup multiple times.

I am puzzled, because I have no clue what changed. Regardless of
what's changed, why does running "set up a home or small network" not
working?

 

[midnight]

Open the Windows XP help and support and type networking and work through
all the suggestions. There are too many for me to list here and I would only
be copying and pasting from help and support.

Glen

 

[Quaoar]

I have a XP machine and Win98 SE machine linked in a small home
network. The XP machine has access to internet through a cable modem,
while the Win98SE machine has internet access through the XP machine.
The setup has been working without any problem for months, until about
just an hour ago. For reasons unclear, the Win98SE networked machine
"suddenly" lost its internet access. The connection between the two
machines are still working, i.e. they see each other on the network
and can transfer files to each other.

I tried running XP's "set up a home or small network" on the XP
machine, then put the XP CD into the Win98SE machine to do the same,
it stil doesn't work. The small "internet connection" icon that used
to appear in the system tray in the Win98SE machine is no longer
there, despite running XP CD setup multiple times.

I am puzzled, because I have no clue what changed. Regardless of
what's changed, why does running "set up a home or small network" not
working?

Check the cables also.

Q

 

[Malke]

Check the cables also.

Q

Power cycle your cable modem. Turn off your computers and then unplug
the cable modem. Let it stay off for 30-60 seconds. Then turn it on,
turn on your computers, and see if you have Internet access. If not,
call your ISP because maybe they are having problems. The first thing
they'll ask you to do is power cycle your modem, so you will be able to
say you already did.

Malke

 

[namsilat]

I have no problem with internet connection, the main XP machine can
access internet without problems. It's the networked machine that
can't.

 

[Malke]

I have no problem with internet connection, the main XP machine can
access internet without problems. It's the networked machine that
can't.

Sorry. I misunderstood you. Do the normal troubleshooting on the Win98
box, then; i.e., scan with current av using updated definitions, remove
any spyware with Spybot Search & Destroy from www.safer-networking.org
and Ad-aware from www.lavasoftusa.com. Be sure to update these programs
before running them. These programs are free, so run them both since
they complement each other. It is best to run antivirus and spyware
removal tools in Safe Mode. You may also need to run CWShredder from
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/index.html . Please read the
instructions carefully. Check to see if you have a firewall that is
blocking Win98; perhaps you had one on there and it automatically
updated and changed settings. Check the hosts file on the Win98 box to
make sure it hasn't been changed by malware.

Malke