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New XP Install can't see 98 boxes

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by rajjwilson

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I have been running 98 for so long I just loaded Xp Pro on my primary system and now I can't see the the two other 98 boxes I have on the net. They were fine before I loaded XP. Does anyone have the secret to getting access. Yes, I have them in the same workgroup and if anyone has a magic answer that would be great...

Richie...

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by admin

First, double check that you have Netbui installed on the 9x boxes, then on your XP box make sure that under your tcp/ip settings under advanced, under wins that you have your NetBios settings to use netbios over tcp/ip.

by mrjay67

Ive seen odd issues with XPs firewall. Yes I know its supposed to work the other way around. However I had a system(with XP firewall on) that once in awhile wouldnt see the other systems. Since im behind a router using private addressing i just turn off XPs firewall.

I would first check network setup and properties. Make sure you can ping the other systems or not. I havent had to use Netbui on my XP setup but that doesnt mean much. Netbeui may be the answer for you. You should be ableto find it on the XP CD.

just my 2 cents

Jason

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