Re: Network not working

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"Blair" <darrach@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>
> >
> > Thanks for your help. I read all the web sites until I was punch drunk
and
> > changed some of the settings but no change.
> > I then deleted the firewall in Zone Alarm on the 98 and wonders the
> network
> > was restored on my XP so I was able to transfer my backup files to the
98
> > I then disabled the firewall in XP and in Zone Alarm and I can see the
XP
> > on the 98 but the 98 itself does not appear!
> > Could someone suggest why the 98 cannot see itself?
> > Also how can I leave my firewalls disabled?
> > Blair
> >
> I sent my message too soon.
> I rebooted the 98 and hey presto the network was complete on the 98
> But again I had to disable the Zone Alarm in order for the XP to work
> correctly.
> What is the answer to the Firewall question ?
> Blair
>
I think I have one answer. When I want to use the network to transfer files
I ac disable Zone Alarm on each PC and afterwards reinstate them
How does that sound?
Blair


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