RE: XP and 98

From: Bob Cya (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 03/02/04 

Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2004 11:16:13 -0800

Try turning off the "simple file sharing" feature. Right click MYCOMPUTER> EXPLORE, choose TOOLS > FOLDER OPTIONS> VIEW, from the menu bar and at the bottom of the list uncheck simple file sharing. Let me know how it goes.

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