Enabling File and Printer Sharing on XP and 98fe

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McClint - 25 May 2005 21:24 GMT

How do I enable file and printer sharing on my main XP PC and a 98fe PC?
My main XP PC is connected to a wireless router and my second 98fe PC is
connected to a wireless notebook adapter. When I call up the manufacturers
of the networking devices they keep saying it an OS issue and absolutely
refuse to help me in any way. It absolutely frustrates me. Can anybody
please help me?

Thanks,
McClint

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Steve Winograd [MVP] - 26 May 2005 01:19 GMT

>How do I enable file and printer sharing on my main XP PC and a 98fe PC?
>My main XP PC is connected to a wireless router and my second 98fe PC is
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>Thanks,
>McClint

Run XP's Network Setup Wizard on both computers -- it will make all
the right settings. I've written a web page with details:

XP ICS - Starting the Network Setup Wizard
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/networksetupwiz.htm

If the Wizard detects a shared Internet connection, tell it to use
that connection. Otherwise, tell it that the computers connect to the
Internet through a residential gateway (router).

If you've installed a firewall program, make sure that it's configured
to allow access by the other computer.

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