Re: Network not working

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Blair wrote:

> I do not use my user name and have no password for XP to log on
> Also the same is true for 98
> Any further ideas?
> Blair

>> "Blair" <darrach@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:eY7IEil$FHA.2320@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > I have an XP connected to a 98SE via a crossover cable
>> > XP is the host and I can access the internet form 98 OK
>> > XP shows both PCs but attempting to open 98 gives the following
>> > message "\\ OEMCOMPUTER is not accessible. You might not have
>> > permission to use he network resource.The network path was not
>>>found" . 98 shows only the heading "entire network" and when
>>>attempting to open I get the following message "Network is not
>>>accessible"

Even though you are booting directly to your Desktop in XP, you do have
a username and password (null). Look at the User Accounts applet in
Control Panel to see the name of the user account you are using.

However, it sounds more like you have misconfigured firewalls in place.

Here are some links to help you with your network:

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics - ICS
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/clientwiz.htm - XP
ICS - Client Setup Using the Network Setup Wizard
http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/faq.htm
http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/myths.htm

This network troubleshooter is particularly useful if you take the time
to go through it:
http://winhlp.com/wxnet.htm - Small Network Troubleshooter by Hans-Georg
Michna

Malke
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