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09-11-2003, 09:04 AM
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Networking XP & Win98
Hello,
Can I network an older Win98 computer with a new WinXP computer, using the newer XP as the server? Since the new computer is coming with XP Pro, will there be an issue with NTFS and FAT32? Thank you |
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09-11-2003, 09:15 AM
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Hi there,
Not sure about the NTFS and FAT32 issue but they certainly can be networked as I have XP/2k/98 on a network. How do you intend to network - hub/crossover/etc? If you know you will be likely to connect more PCs in the future, it may be best to choose a hub or even a router if sharing a high-speed internet connection. |
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09-11-2003, 09:48 AM
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If WIN98SE you can use a crossover cable, a NIC in each PC and run ICS. If WIN98FE you can still use crossover cable and NIC in each PC but you will have to use a third party proxy server as FE doesn't support ICS. Do a search on these forums for proxy servers.
Chas
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09-11-2003, 12:34 PM
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On your new computer, run the networking wizard, select the correct type of connection you have, make the diskette.
Take it to the Win98 computer and run it. FAT32/NTFS has absolutely NO bearing on networking stuff. |
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09-11-2003, 04:43 PM
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with xp pro you will all so have to create a new user account with the win98 user details
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09-11-2003, 10:31 PM
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Thank you all for the suggestions and help. I will be trying it out in the next week or so, when the new computer arrives.
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09-11-2003, 10:58 PM
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I'm a network dummy, but when I upgraded my Host box to XP Pro from Win 98.2, it saw, recognized, and setup a connection for my Win 98.2 Client box. It impressed me very much that I didn't have to do anything!
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