98 networking

i am attempting to create a direct connection to transfer
files from an old 98 computer to an xp computer using a
parallel cable. the computers had no trouble establishing
the connection, but when i searched for the 98 computer in
explorer on xp, it was no where to be found. i verified
that no antivirus/firewalls were running in xp. i then
tried to access my network resources through 98 itself.
when i entered "\\<computername>" it said the resource was
not available because i was not logged on. i'm thus
guessing the problem is at the 98 end. file sharing is
enabled on 98 and i do have folders that are shared. any
ideas?

thanks!

steve wrote:

> i am attempting to create a direct connection to transfer
> files from an old 98 computer to an xp computer using a
> parallel cable. the computers had no trouble establishing
> the connection, but when i searched for the 98 computer in
> explorer on xp, it was no where to be found. i verified
> that no antivirus/firewalls were running in xp. i then
> tried to access my network resources through 98 itself.
> when i entered "\\<computername>" it said the resource was
> not available because i was not logged on. i'm thus
> guessing the problem is at the 98 end. file sharing is
> enabled on 98 and i do have folders that are shared. any
> ideas?
>
> thanks!

When you say "using a parallel cable" do you mean as in
printer port? If so, that's not normal networking, and
you need to use utilities specific to that kind of
connection rather than network sharing.

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In article <00dc01c3cd12$2efe50b0$(E-Mail Removed)>, "steve"
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>i am attempting to create a direct connection to transfer
>files from an old 98 computer to an xp computer using a
>parallel cable. the computers had no trouble establishing
>the connection, but when i searched for the 98 computer in
>explorer on xp, it was no where to be found. i verified
>that no antivirus/firewalls were running in xp. i then
>tried to access my network resources through 98 itself.
>when i entered "\\<computername>" it said the resource was
>not available because i was not logged on. i'm thus
>guessing the problem is at the 98 end. file sharing is
>enabled on 98 and i do have folders that are shared. any
>ideas?
>
>thanks!

On 98, click the Start button and look at the "Log Off" entry in the
menu. If you're logged on, it will include a user name, such as "Log
Off Steve". If you're not logged on, it will just say "Log Off".

If you're not logged on, click "Log Off" and then log on with a user
name and, optionally, a password. If that makes network access work
properly, the most likely fix is to go to this registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\
Network\Real Mode Net

and delete the value named "AutoLogon", as shown here:

http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/nologon.htm#AutoLogon

For help with a direct parallel connection, see:

DirectParallel® and Direct Cable Connection (DCC) Step-by-Step SETUP
http://www.lpt.com/Support/DCC-SetUp/dcc-setup.htm
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In article <(E-Mail Removed)>, CJT <(E-Mail Removed)>
wrote:
>steve wrote:
>
>> i am attempting to create a direct connection to transfer
>> files from an old 98 computer to an xp computer using a
>> parallel cable. the computers had no trouble establishing
>> the connection, but when i searched for the 98 computer in
>> explorer on xp, it was no where to be found. i verified
>> that no antivirus/firewalls were running in xp. i then
>> tried to access my network resources through 98 itself.
>> when i entered "\\<computername>" it said the resource was
>> not available because i was not logged on. i'm thus
>> guessing the problem is at the 98 end. file sharing is
>> enabled on 98 and i do have folders that are shared. any
>> ideas?
>>
>> thanks!
>
>When you say "using a parallel cable" do you mean as in
>printer port? If so, that's not normal networking, and
>you need to use utilities specific to that kind of
>connection rather than network sharing.

Windows has a built-in "Direct Cable Connection" feature that lets you
network over serial or parallel ports, and I think that's what Steve
is using. This web page has details:

DirectParallel® and Direct Cable Connection (DCC) Step-by-Step SETUP
http://www.lpt.com/Support/DCC-SetUp/dcc-setup.htm
--
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 - Windows Networking
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Steve Winograd's Networking FAQ
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