Windows ME &XP incompatible networking?

I have a wireless set up for the 2 computers. the first
computer (base) has Win ME and the router attached, the
second is running Win XP and has a wireless USB
connection. the internet is working well... but I am
unable to share files or print. No one at D-Link seems to
be able to help...and I keep going to the networking
websites and spend countless hours, only to find out it
still doesn't work. Is there a basic prob between the 2
operating systems?
Please Help

In article <043001c36e7d$68fcc830$(E-Mail Removed)>, "Kim"
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>I have a wireless set up for the 2 computers. the first
>computer (base) has Win ME and the router attached, the
>second is running Win XP and has a wireless USB
>connection. the internet is working well... but I am
>unable to share files or print. No one at D-Link seems to
>be able to help...and I keep going to the networking
>websites and spend countless hours, only to find out it
>still doesn't work. Is there a basic prob between the 2
>operating systems?
>Please Help

There's no basic problem. All versions of Windows can network with
each other.

These tips should help you get file and printer sharing to work:

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. Disable and un-install all other
firewalls while troubleshooting. 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 both computers.
Details here:

Enable NetBIOS Over TCP/IP (NetBT)
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/...hoot/netbt.htm
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Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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