Re: Win98 to XPHome

In article <010101c33db7$a35fa610$(E-Mail Removed)>, "Mark"
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>Hi,
> Ive got two computers on a network I just set up. One is
>running Windows 98SE (Computer A) and the other is running
>Windows XP Home edition (Computer B). With computer B I
>can see all files and folders, as well as my printer, on
>Computer A, but from computer A, I cannont see or ping
>Computer B. I have uninstalled my old software firewall,
>and am clueless as to what the problem is. Thnx for the
>help.

I've written a web site that should help you solve the problem:

Windows XP Network Troubleshooting
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/...g/troubleshoot

Please pay particular attention to these sections:

1. Firewalls: 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. Disable and un-install all
other firewalls while troubleshooting.

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

3. NetBIOS over TCP/IP: Make sure that it's enabled on all computers.
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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