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Adam wrote:
> I think that I almost have it, but there are still a few problems. the
> windows 98 machine did not automatically fill in the subnet section so
> I put the same number that the XP machine had (I don't know if this is
> a problem or
> not.) I ran the network setup wizard on both machines again, but when
> I try to access MSHOME it displays the following messag, "Mshome is
> not accessible.
> You might not have permision to use this network resource. Contact
> the
> administrator of this server to find out if you have access permision.
> The
> list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available." Any
> idea what is wrong?
>
> "Galen" wrote:
>
>> In news:88021F04-0ED5-4B7C-8343-7943C9EAFE14@microsoft.com,
>> Adam <Adam@discussions.microsoft.com> had this to say:
>>
>> My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:
>>
>> > I have a brand new Gateway computer with XP. I want to get files
>> > from my old computer that has windows 98. I have a crossover cable
>> > (RJ-45). Both computers have ethernet ports. I have tried to set
>> > up
>> > a network, but it doesn't seem to work. I have tried the F.A.S.T.
>> > program with no luck. I have run the networking wizards on both
>> > and
>> > I still don't seem to have a network created. Obviously I don't
>> > know
>> > what I am doing? How can I get the files over. I do not feel
>> > comfortable moving the hard drive. Thanks for any help.
>>
>> Make sure that 98 is joining the same workgroup (MSHOME by default)
>> and set it's TCP/IP properties (right click and select properties
>> from the network control panel applet on the TCP/IP) and assign it a
>> static IP of 192.168.0.2 and give XP the address of 192.168.0.1 and
>> be sure to click down into the subnet section and it fills it in
>> automatically on XP. Should do so on 98 too but it's been a long time
>> since I've networked a 98 PC I'm afraid. If not someone will know the
>> subnet mask for you.
>>
It is not necessary for computers in a workgroup to be members of the
same workgroup to share files. The error message that the OP is
receiving indicates the possibility that he has not set the XP firewall
to accept the lan as trusted in the Exceptions tab. Adam, on your
Gateway machine make sure you have allowed File & Printer Sharing. I'm
assuming the new machine is running XP Home, but if it has Pro on it
then make a user account/password that matches the one on the Windows
98 box.
http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/faq.htm
http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/myths.htm
Malke
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