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networking XP to 98 crossover cable
Name: mehmood Date: November 13, 2003 at 23:37:40 Pacific OS: windows xp CPU/Ram: AMD 512MB
Comment:
hi,
i am trying to network two computers. one has windows xp which will have the internet connection and the other computer will have windows 98. i want to network these two computers so that i could share files and allow the other computer to access the internet please i've beening trying so hard and nothing seems to happen any one can help me........ please
Name: CompSavy Date: November 14, 2003 at 04:04:39 Pacific
Reply:
Okay can I email you on what you have to do to set it up.
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Response Number 2
Name: mehmood Date: November 14, 2003 at 08:56:52 Pacific
Reply:
yeah sure that would be great..... my email is mehmood42@hotmail.com
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Response Number 3
Name: gadgetnet Date: November 14, 2003 at 11:33:38 Pacific
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Hi CompSavy I am having the same problem, any chance you can email me some info please.Many thanks, Gadgetnet
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Response Number 4
Name: kg40 Date: November 17, 2003 at 17:51:36 Pacific
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CompSavy...I'm in the same boat. Can you please email me too? Thanks.
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Response Number 5
Name: Dan Browning Date: November 17, 2003 at 19:08:35 Pacific
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Same Problem, Could You e-Mail Me Too. Only one of my machines is an ME. XP can see the ME but doesn't have administration rights. I don't know how to change the rights on the ME machine. I set up the ME using the XP CD. Set both up for no internet. All I need to do is tranfer files.
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Response Number 6
Name: Indrajith Date: November 19, 2003 at 21:31:18 Pacific
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Hi CompSavy I am having the same problem too. I can ping both sides but cannot see the machines.Could you please email me.
Thanks, Indrajith
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Response Number 7
Name: Ollie Date: December 4, 2003 at 10:52:26 Pacific
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Hey comp savy
I've also want to link my xp and 98 pc, could you please send me the info also?
It would e greatly appreciated
Thanks Ollie
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Response Number 8
Name: Mark Parnell Date: December 5, 2003 at 01:27:06 Pacific
Reply:
Obviously I'm not the only one having problems. Can you help by emailing the procedure?
Thanks
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Response Number 9
Name: Jim Hankins Date: December 6, 2003 at 03:29:17 Pacific
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I too am having real problems and if you could mail me too, I would greatly appreciate it
Thanks
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Response Number 10
Name: Jason Date: December 16, 2003 at 17:23:23 Pacific
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Guess I will join the boat...
Can you email me your suggestions as well?
Thanks ahead.
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Response Number 11
Name: KUFan Date: December 18, 2003 at 10:03:57 Pacific
Reply:
Please add me as well.
XP Home to 98SE
Thanks!
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Response Number 12
Name: Taries Date: December 19, 2003 at 06:40:54 Pacific
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You can add me two, although i have suceeded with the internet connect, but filesharing will not work. Would be muchly appericated if you would be able to suggest any tips on what to do. tariestyle@msn.com
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Response Number 13
Name: mesmoco Date: December 21, 2003 at 10:01:20 Pacific
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I Would appreciate an email on the same problem, my internet connection also drops out when i try to set up the network. Its a freeserve broadband connection on an external modem.
Thanks in anticipation Ian
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Response Number 14
Name: osmith01 Date: December 22, 2003 at 12:22:30 Pacific
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Hey Compsavy
If it were possible or if n e one else on this 'boat' has the information could you please send it to me at twist_com@hotmail.com I have a xp pro and a 98 computer and i wish to network them using a cat 6 crossover cable can someone please inform me as to how to do this
Thanks Ollie Smith
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Response Number 15
Name: sdtifa Date: December 24, 2003 at 17:03:05 Pacific
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hi i have the same problem too, can u email me the instruction too, thx
gdi2525@yahoo.com
thx much
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Response Number 16
Name: alitrain Date: December 30, 2003 at 13:02:54 Pacific
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