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by jeremy

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I have two computers that I am networking through a hub. I have windows xp pro on one and 98se on the other. I ran the network setup software from xp on both machines, but cannot view files across the network. I can see the machine i am on in the network, but not the other machine. What are the basic things I can check to get this working? Do I need to get rid of ipx/spx and netbeui on the 98 machine? Please help.

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by jeremy

Also, what do you think of switching to the NT File System on the xp machine? If I do that will it be possible to view files across the network? Is it better than FAT 32?

by thechas

If you have a firewall on either PC, make sure that it is set to allow access from the other PCs network address.

Have you enabled file and printer sharing on both PCs?

Here is a good reference site for networking issues:

http://www.wown.com/

As to NTFS, I would switch to it unless you have small hard drives on the XP PC. (under 4GB)

NTFS is more secure than FAT32, and has better data recovery.

You will be able to browse a NTFS drive from a W98 PC over a network.
You can get utilities to allow DOS and W98 to access NTFS local drives from www.systeminternals.com

The only good reason to not switch to NTFS is if you have a dual boot system, and want to access the XP drive from W98.

Chas

by deadly ernest

The first thing is that you have to have a folder on each machine shared. Select a folder, right click and select sharing and security and follow the steps in the window.

The other aspect is that Win XP requires a User account for the Win98 machine user to allown them access to view the shared XP folders.

Having the extra network services should not interfere with your file sharing services.

NTFS is a better storage system and gives faster access.

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