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Have 4 PCs networked thru a hub. All was well until we upgraded one PC to latest capabilities. My computer guru convinced me to step up XP even though our other three are Windows 98 op systems. The new computer has hang up problems trying to access another systems C drive. Appears to try to read the entire C drive instead of just accessing the specific Flexi file we want to open or import. Is there a setting in XP that makes it compatabile with Windows 98 systems? I HATE this crap...but its a necessary evil. Thanks for any help.
-------------------- Tony Lucero Eagle Graphics Waterford, MI www.eaglegph.com Posts: 305 | From: Waterford, MI, USA | Registered: Apr 2000
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I also found something about XP trying to contact a domain controller (that probably doesn't exist on your network) to verify passwords if you happen to use network passwords.
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Oh yeah, if you haven't already done so, go to Windows Update and make sure you have any necessary updates before you bother tinkering with the above. Maybe the issue was fixed already.
-------------------- Bob Darnell London, Ontario, Canada
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I had a lot of trouble with the same situation when I upgraded one machine to XP & the other 2 (connected through hub)are W98. I also ended up taking the XP machine up to XP pro, but what worked for me was if you search around in the various network wizard windows in XP you should look for where it offers you to create a "network wizard disc" to load in windows 98. I'm not too knowledgable about setting up networks, but after well over an hour or 2 on several tech support calls, I finally got my network working by using this "wizard disc" It is a very small file that can be copied to a floppy, & installs on the other W98 machines in seconds. Hope this helps.
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Guys, My computer guru is coming in today to try to resolve this. I'm sure these tips will be very helpful. Thanks so much for the replies. I am continually astounded at the technical knowledge and aptitudes of many of you dual blessed letterheads who are technical and artistic. Keeps me humble.
-------------------- Tony Lucero Eagle Graphics Waterford, MI www.eaglegph.com Posts: 305 | From: Waterford, MI, USA | Registered: Apr 2000
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I dunno..I am not A networkin pro..All I know is that I have XP home on the laptop and Win2000 on the desktop..I networked them as soon as I plugged in the plugs..no special messages and no special secrets.
A year ago..I did the same thing with 2000 and 98...no problems... THANK YOU Mike McCloud!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How's life in Michigan buddy???
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