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How to share files between a W2000 computer and a WXPSP2 computer?
I have set up a wired home network, using an ethernet router, using various
combinations of W98 and W2000, and have had no problems sharing files. But I have recently added a WXP computer to the mix, and it refuses to recognize my other computers. To attempt to solve this, I tried to use the Network Setup Wizard: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/h..._overviewp.asp "Your home or small office network could have a combination of different Windows operating systems such as Windows 98, Windows 2000 Professional, or Windows Millennium Edition. In addition, you might have Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) or another sharing service, such as a hardware or software gateway, enabled on one of the computers in your home or small office network." Sounds real rosy, doesn't it? Networking WXP and W2000 is a breeze, right? Oh but wait, a little lower down it says: "The Network Setup Wizard can only be run on computers using Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP fessional, Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, and Windows Millennium Edition." Say what? So I can't run this thing on W2000? Then how the hell am I supposed to network W2000 with WXP? I've tried setting the computers to use the same workgroup, but they still do not recognize each other. This is very frustrating, as I have no problems connecting either computer to a network printer. |
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How to share files between a W2000 computer and a WXPSP2 computer?
this may help. quoted from http://www.ChicagoTech.net
Workgroup common Issue 2 - problem in a mixed OS Symptoms: 1) win9x computers can see each others but not W2K or XP. 2) win9x and W2K/XP can ping each other by using IP but not computer names. 3) Net view \\computername shows error 53. Resolutions: this is a name resolution issue. Since this is a workgroup without WINS server, you may need to enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP on W2K/XP. Note: some people find that installing NetBEUI or IPX also work. But loading NetBEUI or IPX is not recommended. If enabling NetBIOS over TCP/IP doesn't work while loading NetBEUI works, this is not name resolution issue. This may cause because of a software like firewall is running. -- For more and other information, go to http://www.ChicagoTech.net Don't send e-mail or reply to me except you need consulting services. Posting on MS newsgroup will benefit all readers and you may get more help. Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN, Anti-Virus, Tips & Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net Networking Solutions, http://www.chicagotech.net/networksolutions.htm VPN Solutions, http://www.chicagotech.net/vpnsolutions.htm VPN Process and Error Analysis, http://www.chicagotech.net/VPN%20process.htm VPN Troubleshooting, http://www.chicagotech.net/vpn.htm This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties. "Geogriffith" wrote in message ... I have set up a wired home network, using an ethernet router, using various combinations of W98 and W2000, and have had no problems sharing files. But I have recently added a WXP computer to the mix, and it refuses to recognize my other computers. To attempt to solve this, I tried to use the Network Setup Wizard: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/h..._overviewp.asp "Your home or small office network could have a combination of different Windows operating systems such as Windows 98, Windows 2000 Professional, or Windows Millennium Edition. In addition, you might have Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) or another sharing service, such as a hardware or software gateway, enabled on one of the computers in your home or small office network." Sounds real rosy, doesn't it? Networking WXP and W2000 is a breeze, right? Oh but wait, a little lower down it says: "The Network Setup Wizard can only be run on computers using Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP fessional, Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, and Windows Millennium Edition." Say what? So I can't run this thing on W2000? Then how the hell am I supposed to network W2000 with WXP? I've tried setting the computers to use the same workgroup, but they still do not recognize each other. This is very frustrating, as I have no problems connecting either computer to a network printer. |
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How to share files between a W2000 computer and a WXPSP2 computer?
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"Geogriffith" wrote: I have set up a wired home network, using an ethernet router, using various combinations of W98 and W2000, and have had no problems sharing files. But I have recently added a WXP computer to the mix, and it refuses to recognize my other computers. To attempt to solve this, I tried to use the Network Setup Wizard: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/h..._overviewp.asp "Your home or small office network could have a combination of different Windows operating systems such as Windows 98, Windows 2000 Professional, or Windows Millennium Edition. In addition, you might have Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) or another sharing service, such as a hardware or software gateway, enabled on one of the computers in your home or small office network." Sounds real rosy, doesn't it? Networking WXP and W2000 is a breeze, right? Oh but wait, a little lower down it says: "The Network Setup Wizard can only be run on computers using Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP fessional, Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, and Windows Millennium Edition." Say what? So I can't run this thing on W2000? Then how the hell am I supposed to network W2000 with WXP? I've tried setting the computers to use the same workgroup, but they still do not recognize each other. This is very frustrating, as I have no problems connecting either computer to a network printer. The default network settings in W2000 are compatible with WXP. To make networking them a little easier, set the workgroup name on W2000 to the same name that you use on WXP. After that, everything should just work, with each computer able to see the shared disks, folders, and printers on the other one in My Network Places. If you've changed the default network settings (e.g. by using a protocol other than TCP/IP for file and printer sharing), you'll have to make the equivalent settings on W2000. -- Best Wishes, Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking) Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups. Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program http://mvp.support.microsoft.com |
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