How To Share Files Between Windows 98 And Xp

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Alright, I am going to admit that I have been using the Win NT/2000/XP OS for so long that I don't even understand basic stuff in Win9x anymore.

So, I have to copy a bunch of files from a Win98 laptop to a Windows XP Pro machine that is in a workgroup - i.e. Not a domain.

I have:

1 - Created a folder

2 - Shared it out

3 - Set the Share Permissions as:

Everyone - FULL CONTROL

ANONYMOUS LOGON - FULL CONTROL

4 - Set the NTFS permissions to allow ANONYMOUS LOGON to have FULL CONTROL and left the defaults.

Now, when I try to open this share from the Win98 box, I get a prompt for a password (No, domain, just a passsword). This is where I get hung up.

What password? I have tried the XP Admin password and still fails.

Where can I specify either:

(1) Which account I want to connect as

(2) What the generic network password is?

Thanks....

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i think the easiest thing to do is to share out your C: drive on your 98 machine and then access that share from the XP machine. you should be able to see the machine by viewing 'entire network' on the XP machine, if not, put them both in the same workgroup, same subnet, etc.

The problem i have that noone can tell me how to fix is, I have two XP pro machines on the same network, i have a local account created on both machines that is identical (name and password), both with admin rights, both running NTFS partitions. my problem is that i have shared out the entire hard drives of both systems but i am limited on what i can access. for example, i can't access the 'program files' folder of either computer over the network, nor the 'documents and settings' folder of either computer. also there is NO "security" tab for ANY folder on either machine. i can't set NO KIND of permission at the folder or file level on either box.... SO WHAT THE HELL'S THE PURPOSE OF HAVING NTFS PARTITIONS????? MS idiots......... idk, maybe it's something i'm doing wrong but this annoys the crap out of me...... if i was running xp HOME then i might could understand it.... or if i was running FA®T partitons but i'm not......

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The easiest and simpler way is to activate your guest account, it will allow you to share your winxp with other computers but of course is not as secure. Sorry I'm not in the mood to write long direction to make more secure. I will try to get you a link that I have replied to someone something similar to this but with more details.

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1) 98 machine: Create an account with login name and password or use an existing account. For this example, User: Nico Pass: asdf

2) XP machine: logon with administrative privileges and create an account User: Nico Pass: asdf

3) XP machine: Right-click on the folder you wish to share on the network and bring up properties. Go to the Sharing tab and select "Share this folder"

4) XP machine: Click Permissions and add Nico to the list of users/groups who may access the share. Set appropriate Allow/Deny privileges.

5) 98 machine: Logon to this machine with the account Nico and attempt to access the XP machine via UNC; it should now access without prompting for the password

Note, the account created on the 98 and XP machine must have the same username and password.

For Hotrod, disable Simple File Sharing in order to display the Security tab:

1) Tools->Folder Options

2) View tab

3) Uncheck Simple File Sharing (should be the very last option)

Why is it people blame Microsoft for the user's own lack of knowledge? If you are unable to figure something out, there is always MSKB.

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Gezzzzzz...............

All this technical stuff just to link a network from 98 to XP....... It's soooo simple without having to do all the admin crap, create accounts and so on.................

Simply share what you want to share, making sure it's shared with FULL access rights......on both machines............. Make sure ( file and printer sharing ) is enable on both,,,,, reboot,,,,do a search on both PC's for the other PC, and drag and drop the icon for that PC it finds into your network places folder................ that simple !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

P.S.......... with 98, you may have to create an additional share for a folder or drive even tho it says it is...

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with windows xp you can make a network setup disk, put it in the machine with windows 98 and run it...it's as simple as that. it will set up the network for you. then just share the folders you'd like.

Why couldn't xp just have netBEUI? :wacko:

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with windows xp you can make a network setup disk, put it in the machine with windows 98 and run it...it's as simple as that. it will set up the network for you. then just share the folders you'd like.

Why couldn't xp just have netBEUI? :wacko:

No kidding !!! it is to bad..................... lolol

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  hotrod said:
i think the easiest thing to do is to share out your C: drive on your 98 machine and then access that share from the XP machine. you should be able to see the machine by viewing 'entire network' on the XP machine, if not, put them both in the same workgroup, same subnet, etc.

The problem i have that noone can tell me how to fix is, I have two XP pro machines on the same network, i have a local account created on both machines that is identical (name and password), both with admin rights, both running NTFS partitions. my problem is that i have shared out the entire hard drives of both systems but i am limited on what i can access. for example, i can't access the 'program files' folder of either computer over the network, nor the 'documents and settings' folder of either computer. also there is NO "security" tab for ANY folder on either machine. i can't set NO KIND of permission at the folder or file level on either box.... SO WHAT THE HELL'S THE PURPOSE OF HAVING NTFS PARTITIONS????? MS idiots......... idk, maybe it's something i'm doing wrong but this annoys the crap out of me...... if i was running xp HOME then i might could understand it.... or if i was running FA?T partitons but i'm not......

Turn off Simple File Sharing, Explorer, Tools, Folder Options, look all the way at the bottom.

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Gezzzzzz...............

All this technical stuff just to link a network from 98 to XP....... It's soooo simple without having to do all the admin crap, create accounts and so on.................

Simply share what you want to share, making sure it's shared with FULL access rights......on both machines............. Make sure ( file and printer sharing ) is enable on both,,,,, reboot,,,,do a search on both PC's for the other PC, and drag and drop the icon for that PC it finds into your network places folder................ that simple !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

P.S.......... with 98, you may have to create an additional share for a folder or drive even tho it says it is...

It is not that simple. From the description, s/he already has the sharing system set up and is being blocked from accessing the share because the 98 machine wants to be authenticated by the XP machine. The only way to be authenticated is to have the same account on both machines.

What you are describing is for Simple File Sharing, where no setup is required. Robinmthomas is not using Simple File Sharing...

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i don't have the same acount names on all the pc's on my network (through a switch) at my house and i can access the files on all the computers, 2 have xp, 1 has 2000, and 2 have 98. try reinstalling all the network components on the windows 98 machine while it's connected to your little network, for some reason that seems to work.

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