Re: Networking with XP

From: Eric Cross [MVP] (encross_at_eudoramail.com)
Date: 02/24/05


Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2005 10:38:20 -0600

The Network Setup Wizard cannot run on Windows 2000.

The Network Setup Wizard is only compatible with Windows 98, ME, and Windows
XP. It isn't necessary to run the Wizard despite what the wizard says. You
can configure those options manually.

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Eric Cross
Microsoft MVP (Windows Networking)
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

"LaManchaDQ" <LaManchaDQ@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:ua3t3ybGFHA.3648@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>
> "toricon" <toricon@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:B1DFAB7D-E591-41E1-84ED-F153B94C6488@microsoft.com...
>> Please could someone answer a question? I have a new computer with XP
>> connected to the internet using a DSL connection. I would like to
>> network
>> with a computer that has Win 2000 Pro is this possible? Thank you
>
> Run the networking setup wizard on XP and accept its offer to make a
> client disk for your 2000 machine. Run the client didk on the 2000 and
> you should be good to go.
>



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