Software firewall or security settings on the XP machine are causing the
problem.
You should try posting to the microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web
newsgroup. This newsgroup supports Microsoft's Broadband Networking
hardware and software only.
LRW wrote:
> Running Windows XP Home Edition. 2nd PC connected running Windows 98 Second
> Edition. Both share a Cable modem router. XP can see Win 98 PC through
> Network connections. Both PC's can get out to the internet. Win98 PC can not
> connect to shared files and printer connected to XP. Ping works from XP to
> Win 98. Ping does not find XP machine.
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