Configuration problem

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From: "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@xxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2005 19:58:26 -0500

Have a 2 'puter home network encompassing a win 98SE and a Win Me connected
via a hub for a few years. Each computer has its own name and operates
through a common workgroup. Protocols are TCP/IP and IPX/SPX for File and
Print Sharing.

Have just purchased a new Win XP and have tried for the last 3 hours to
connect to the home network but to no avail. I have deactivated the Windows
Firewall but am using the Norton firewall. The XP connects to the Internet
OK but I can't get it to see the home network nor will the other 'puters see
it. It's most likely a configuration problem but I can't seem to figure it
out because XP is so different from the Win 9x types.

Anything obvious ?

.

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