Windows 98 Machines can't connect to a Windows XP shared printer

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From: Bill B (BillB_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/24/05


Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 14:09:01 -0800

I recently replaced a Windows 98 computer with a new one that now runs
Windows XP. This machine has a laser printer connected to it which is shared
for the rest of the office to use. The other computers that are running
Windows XP or 2000 can see and use it. The computers that are running Windows
98 however can't. Then I try to set up a new printer on them I select
"networked" printer. I then try to browse to the printer. I can see the
Windows XP workstation in the window but when I try to select it I get a
"Can't find logon server".

The Server running the network is a Windows 2000 Small Business Server.

I would appreciated help in resolving this problem.

Thanks

-- 
Bill B


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