Re: Networking -- XP and Win 98

On Fri, 9 Jun 2006 04:06:02 -0700, BrendanW <BrendanW@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

"Chuck" wrote:

On Mon, 5 Jun 2006 15:26:01 -0700, BrendanW <BrendanW@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

We had a network between two computers. Previously it was a peer to peer
using Co-axial cable. This functioned well but was very slow.
We upgraded to a ethernet hub. Now each computer sees the other. The XP can
access shared folders on the "98". However, when we try to access folders on
the XP from the other we get a demand for a password. Never having had to
have a password before we are rather puzzled. If we click OK without entering
we get a password invalid message.
Where & how do we set a password so that the XP will be accessible from the
"98".
Thanks in advance.

Brendan,

Enable the Guest account for network access.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate

Chuck,
Went to your website, but I'm afraid mostof it is above my head. Couldn't
see whet I need.

Brendan,

OK, we'll try again. Do you want to simply access the Windows XP computer from
the Windows 98 computer, without any entering of passwords? If so, you use
Guest access.

Now, knowing whether you are running XP Home or Pro will make a big difference.
I'll first ask for that detail, before I continue.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.
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