cannot share files between win 98 and XP computers

My problem is somewhat similar to John Dodge's.

I am trying to network a laptop with Windows 98 to a
desktop computer with XP Pro.They are connected via a
Linksys router and I have broadband cable.

I can share an internet connection and share printers, but
I cannot share files.

On the XP machine, I can see the laptop but can't access
its files. I receive an error message that either I don't
have permission or it doesn't exist. The Z drive, that has
the laptop connection is always disconnected and I can't
connect.

ON the 98 computer, Network Neighborhood shows no
computers.

When I first set this up, everything worked great. Then
the next time I booted, I have not been able to share
files since.

I have Zone Alarm Pro. It seems I have a permissions
problem, but can't find what I'm doing wrong.

Any ideas?

www.careyholzman.com/netfixes.htm

Carey

"Clubnev" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:032c01c3ab9a$3cacb290$(E-Mail Removed)...
> My problem is somewhat similar to John Dodge's.
>
> I am trying to network a laptop with Windows 98 to a
> desktop computer with XP Pro.They are connected via a
> Linksys router and I have broadband cable.
>
> I can share an internet connection and share printers, but
> I cannot share files.
>
> On the XP machine, I can see the laptop but can't access
> its files. I receive an error message that either I don't
> have permission or it doesn't exist. The Z drive, that has
> the laptop connection is always disconnected and I can't
> connect.
>
> ON the 98 computer, Network Neighborhood shows no
> computers.
>
> When I first set this up, everything worked great. Then
> the next time I booted, I have not been able to share
> files since.
>
> I have Zone Alarm Pro. It seems I have a permissions
> problem, but can't find what I'm doing wrong.
>
> Any ideas?
>
>

In article <032c01c3ab9a$3cacb290$(E-Mail Removed)>, "Clubnev"
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>My problem is somewhat similar to John Dodge's.
>
>I am trying to network a laptop with Windows 98 to a
>desktop computer with XP Pro.They are connected via a
>Linksys router and I have broadband cable.
>
>I can share an internet connection and share printers, but
>I cannot share files.
>
>On the XP machine, I can see the laptop but can't access
>its files. I receive an error message that either I don't
>have permission or it doesn't exist. The Z drive, that has
>the laptop connection is always disconnected and I can't
>connect.
>
>ON the 98 computer, Network Neighborhood shows no
>computers.
>
>When I first set this up, everything worked great. Then
>the next time I booted, I have not been able to share
>files since.
>
>I have Zone Alarm Pro. It seems I have a permissions
>problem, but can't find what I'm doing wrong.
>
>Any ideas?

The firewall program must be configured to allow access by computers
on the local area network. To see whether the firewall configuration
is the problem, un-install ZoneAlarm, go to Start | Run | Msconfig |
Startup and disable any ZoneAlarm remnants, and try using the network
again. Since you have a broadband router, your computers are
protected from access by other Internet users even when ZoneAlarm
isn't running.

If that doesn't solve the problem, try these tips:

1. Permanently disable XP's built-in Internet Connection Firewall on
local area network connections -- it's for use only on a direct modem
connection to the Internet. Details here:

Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/...c_firewall.htm

2. Use only one protocol for File and Printer Sharing. If the network
needs more than one protocol, unbind File and Printer Sharing from all
but one of them. Details here:

Windows XP Network Protocols
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/..._protocols.htm

3. Make sure that NetBIOS over TCP/IP is enabled on all computers.
Details here:

Enable NetBIOS Over TCP/IP (NetBT)
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/...hoot/netbt.htm
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