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how to access client frm win2000 server

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by john_michael_vicente

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Is it possible to access the c: drive of a windows98 client computer from a windows 2000 server? What should I do?.Pls. help

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by stillatit

Install Client for Microsoft Network on the W98 box if not already installed. Turn on File and Print sharing.

If the W98 box is part of a domain, it is probably set up for user-level authentication. If not, you are using share level authentication.

Start Windows Explorer. Right-click on the C: drive, and select Sharing. Select the option to share the drive and give the share the name C$. (The $ makes the share NOT appear when someone browses the machine.) If you are using user level authentication, select the user(s) you wish to be able to access the share. If you are using share level authentication, assign a password to the share. Click OK.

From the W2K box, you should now be able to map to the drive. If the W98 box is named FOO, map to \\FOO\C$ and it should connect. If you are using share level on the W98 box, it will ask for the password.

Good luck

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