NETWORK OLD WIN98 TO WINXP

I have new WINXP desktop networked w/XP laptop via
router. Installed network adapter in old win98. Is
asking for CDROM; cannot find CDROM! Do I need to
upgrade to 98SE anyway? Can I request 98 service pack?
How do I obtain the SE upgrade? WIN98 looks useful for
homework, research online, to share printer, etc. Please
advise.

the network card should work fine on win98 (with correct drivers)

search the harddrive for *.cab files , when it asks for the CD , point it at
the folder where the *.cab files are...



"Michele trying to get kids off my computer!"
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> I have new WINXP desktop networked w/XP laptop via
> router. Installed network adapter in old win98. Is
> asking for CDROM; cannot find CDROM! Do I need to
> upgrade to 98SE anyway? Can I request 98 service pack?
> How do I obtain the SE upgrade? WIN98 looks useful for
> homework, research online, to share printer, etc. Please
> advise.