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Understanding Network Config

Configure Win95,98,ME

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Checking and Troubleshooting

Checking your network

Explore your network neighborhood by double clicking on your network neighborhood. You should be able to see the other computers on your network. If you get a 'network inaccessable' error, wait about 30 seconds and try again. Sometimes it takes a little while for the network to completely initialize the network browser.

If you are unable to see the other computers, keep one computer turned on and reboot the other. Repeat with the other computer.

Try exploring from both computers again. If this still does not work, right click on your network neighborhood and select “Find Computer”. Type in the name of the other computer.

Troubleshooting

Also read over this article about network browsing.

Run Windows Update

The Link Lights

Remember the link lights on your hub or switch or even your network card? Are they lit? If not, you have a cable problem or your network card drivers are not working.

IPC$ Network Login Problems

Read this article to resolve $IPC network login problems between Windows 98/95/ME and Windows 2000.

Firewalls

Double check to make sure you’re your software firewall is disabled if you have one. By default, most personal firewalls will block any kind of file sharing traffic.

IRQ Resource Problem

If you have a PCI or ISA network adapter, a resource conflict can cause your network adapter to not function. Check this article for detais.

Windows 98 Updates

A standard install of Windows 98 should be updated to service pack 1 to ensure proper networking operation. Go to THIS site and scroll down to the Recommended Updates area. Download the 'System Update' and install it on all your Windows 98 computers.

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IPC$ error by John - 8/18/2001 8:20:00 PM

RE: NetBeui is Peachy by The ZeDD - 2/4/2002 9:10:00 AM

Re: IPC$ error by 192.168.0.10 - 9/4/2004 6:55:00 AM

Re: IPC$ error by mks - 9/23/2004 12:49:00 AM

Re: IPC$ error by Daniel - 1/12/2005 8:50:00 AM

Networking and Internet Connection by Neil - 8/19/2001 8:12:00 PM

sharing win98se + winME by dazzygee - 8/26/2001 5:11:00 PM

Re: sharing win98se + winME by Steve O - 9/5/2001 12:52:00 PM

Re: sharing win98se + winME by dazzygee - 9/16/2001 10:12:00 AM

Re: sharing win98se + winME by mike - 3/10/2002 12:31:00 AM

Re: sharing win98se + winME by Majc - 6/18/2004 2:25:00 PM

General networking problem! by Jeff - 9/10/2001 5:06:00 AM

networks, but no internet sharing by mike dileo - 9/10/2001 7:08:00 PM

Re: networks, but no internet sharing by Don - 9/25/2001 9:06:00 AM

Re: networks, but no internet sharing by Paul - 9/10/2002 4:20:00 AM

Re: networks, but no internet sharing by sarita - 9/17/2004 12:23:00 PM

Re: networks, but no internet sharing by Dayo Peters - 3/1/2005 2:15:00 AM

Re: networks, but no internet sharing by HUSHAM - 12/18/2005 2:37:00 AM

Excellent Web Sight by suzuki1 - 10/12/2001 4:19:00 PM

Re: Excellent Web Sight by suresh - 5/31/2004 11:13:00 AM

HELP PLEASE by Sohail - 11/7/2001 2:26:00 PM

Re: HELP PLEASE by Nick Grover - 11/11/2001 5:07:00 PM

Re: HELP PLEASE by The Jenstar - 11/23/2001 10:56:00 AM

Re: HELP PLEASE by rakesh - 10/18/2004 3:49:00 AM

Home networking by Chris - 12/5/2001 2:27:00 PM

Re: Home networking by bridget - 12/12/2002 3:02:00 PM

Can not see some machines by RVerde - 12/18/2001 9:03:00 AM

Re: Can not see some machines by ziggy - 1/16/2002 12:26:00 AM

Re: Can not see some machines by larry - 6/24/2002 2:07:00 AM

Re: Can not see some machines by Gino - 3/29/2006 5:47:00 PM

Mcafee and XP by Justin Zatovich - 12/31/2001 9:18:00 AM

Re: Mcafee and XP by Traci - 1/10/2002 7:50:00 AM

Re: Mcafee and XP by Alan - 4/6/2004 9:51:00 AM

Re: Mcafee and XP by jason - 4/11/2005 3:56:00 PM

network file saving by Peg - 1/5/2002 7:51:00 PM

Sharing XP and NT by Chris Nalber - 1/8/2002 10:23:00 PM

Re: Sharing XP and NT by Johno - 5/24/2002 8:42:00 AM

File Sharing by Hani - 1/9/2002 5:55:00 AM

Network Goes Down by Pals - 1/16/2002 11:00:00 PM

Win 98 SE and Win ME networking problems by Matt - 1/25/2002 12:02:00 AM

Re: Win 98 SE and Win ME networking problems by JOEY - 4/3/2002 11:40:00 PM

Re: Win 98 SE and Win ME networking problems by Darren - 12/14/2003 4:56:00 PM

Re: Win 98 SE and Win ME networking problems by Ted - 1/14/2004 11:00:00 PM

Re: Win 98 SE and Win ME networking problems by Kommissar - 11/5/2002 11:46:00 AM

XP Networking by Debra - 1/25/2002 2:55:00 PM

Re: XP Networking by Mike - 12/23/2004 11:25:00 AM

Re: XP Networking by Gino - 3/29/2006 5:55:00 PM

HELP!!!! by alistair maddock - 2/9/2002 5:33:00 PM

Re: HELP!!!! by buck - 4/15/2002 8:17:00 PM

Re: HELP!!!! by wawa - 11/17/2002 11:59:00 AM

Re: HELP!!!! by Mason - 6/24/2004 6:24:00 PM

98 networking under TCP/ip by sumdude - 2/21/2002 5:48:00 AM

Re: 98 networking under TCP/ip by Rod - 4/16/2002 7:28:00 PM

tcp/ip by Paul - 2/28/2002 11:43:00 PM

Slow down of Internet service by John Golding UK - 3/5/2002 3:04:00 PM

No go for Win XP - WinME by Nate - 3/9/2002 4:30:00 PM

Re: No go for Win XP - WinME by Adam - 4/15/2002 6:52:00 AM

Re: No go for Win XP - WinME by Ed - 5/8/2002 8:54:00 PM

Re: No go for Win XP - WinME by jay - 1/31/2003 5:04:00 PM

file sharing by james - 3/9/2002 9:43:00 PM

Re: file sharing by Alan - 4/27/2002 7:36:00 PM

Networking Troubles by Bill - 3/10/2002 2:30:00 AM

Internet Sharing and networking by Mark watson - 3/13/2002 5:36:00 AM

My network is up and running by David Loh - 3/16/2002 5:16:00 AM

Re: My network is NOT up and running by paulie - 7/15/2002 12:25:00 PM

W98SE/W95 networking & cable modem by James - 4/4/2002 9:04:00 AM

Networking Help by Bones - 4/30/2002 3:06:00 AM

ONE WAY NETWORK by k agne - 5/16/2002 9:27:00 AM

Connecting laptop by Ken Blank - 5/31/2002 12:55:00 PM

Re: Connecting laptop by Steve G - 11/8/2004 6:51:00 PM

Win98 to XP Problem by Cable Guy - 6/6/2002 11:23:00 AM

Re: Win98 to XP Problem by GhoStz - 9/2/2002 5:43:00 PM

Thanks! by PowerHouse - 6/16/2002 2:46:00 PM

yall kick ass by Justin DaMan - 6/19/2002 9:19:00 AM

Problem by Daniel - 7/7/2002 11:00:00 PM

mac osx & xp network by GREG - 7/18/2002 9:56:00 AM

Re: mac osx & xp network by Matthew Allen - 11/22/2002 9:15:00 AM

Re: mac osx & xp network by Tim - 1/17/2003 8:35:00 PM

Re: mac osx & xp network...osx & 95??? by ed - 6/18/2003 7:36:00 PM

Re: mac osx & xp network...osx & 95??? by ::0d0:: - 11/13/2004 7:30:00 PM

good help by Jason Anderson - 7/20/2002 4:42:00 PM

Basic help!!! by gamemaster - 7/25/2002 1:40:00 PM

Re: Basic help!!! by xxxabcxxx - 7/26/2002 5:58:00 AM

XP to Win98 se problem by Dougie - 8/5/2002 5:49:00 PM

Re: XP to Win98 se problem by Dougie - 8/5/2002 5:54:00 PM

Re: XP to Win98 se problem by george - 4/8/2003 6:15:00 PM

Network Trouble by Apex - 8/10/2002 3:59:00 AM

Re: Network Trouble by Matto - 8/10/2002 5:20:00 AM

Home Network , XP & 98 SE connection problems by Ann - 8/14/2002 7:33:00 PM

Re: Home Network , XP & 98 SE connection problems by Alan Barber - 8/21/2002 5:23:00 PM

help with win95 + XP by jennifer - 8/19/2002 7:36:00 PM

Cannot connect ... name already in use by Lisa - 9/4/2002 1:56:00 PM

Hub light on but still can't detect network by Benson - 9/11/2002 8:25:00 AM

Re: Hub light on but still can't detect network by alex - 12/15/2004 10:02:00 PM

Win2k LT - Win98SE DT (one way traffic) by BigDave - 9/19/2002 10:51:00 AM

client computer cannot send files out by gene - 10/2/2002 11:06:00 PM

I see only my pc........ by Travis - 10/15/2002 12:56:00 PM

Can access internet from both 98se pc's but can only see 1 by Jimbo - 12/8/2002 3:27:00 PM

Re: Can access internet from both 98se pc's but can only see 1 by Mac - 8/29/2004 7:46:00 PM

networks by Michael - 12/15/2002 8:30:00 PM

Windows XP and ME problems by Zach - 12/22/2002 1:15:00 AM

Re: Windows XP and ME problems by cyberphobes - 5/9/2003 1:11:00 PM

Installing phoneline network on XP by ed - 12/22/2002 5:55:00 PM

Cant Access win2k comp by Neel - 12/25/2002 1:52:00 PM

Networking between Win95 and Win2000 by Cho'tin - 1/1/2003 10:19:00 PM

can't change workgroup name by pete - 1/10/2003 2:03:00 AM

Re: can't change workgroup name by Apo££yon - 4/10/2003 5:54:00 AM

Re: can't change workgroup name by Cliff - 5/5/2004 4:31:00 AM

Re: can't change workgroup name by Adam - 7/2/2004 9:53:00 PM

Re: can't change workgroup name by faiber - 11/10/2004 4:47:00 PM

Re: can't change workgroup name by samst - 12/12/2005 12:38:00 PM

Re: can't change workgroup name by GeertD - 12/23/2005 2:48:00 PM

Re: can't change workgroup name by Anirban Gupta - 10/22/2006 5:26:00 PM

Posted by Anirban Gupta

10/22/2006 5:26:00 PM.

Re: can't change workgroup name

Hi,
This worked great for one of my customers.
Thnx for your help.
Being an Technical support rep, i could not figure it.
Once again thnx a ton

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Networking XP and 98SE by Mik - 2/8/2003 11:55:00 PM

Re: Networking XP and 98SE by Camphill - 4/14/2003 10:05:00 PM

printsharing by billy - 2/17/2003 11:08:00 AM

XP to 98SE ICS problem by Whitey - 2/19/2003 8:54:00 AM

Wireless 98 problem / wired ok by Sid - 2/19/2003 11:05:00 AM

please help, networking by Adrian - 2/21/2003 2:39:00 AM

Re: please help, networking by Ben - 2/25/2003 12:15:00 PM

internet sharing through router by Ben - 2/25/2003 12:10:00 PM

Re: internet sharing through router by JonJon - 3/9/2003 9:54:00 PM

Re: internet sharing through router by Allen - 3/13/2004 4:31:00 PM

Thank You! by John H - 2/27/2003 4:51:00 AM

Windows XP w linksys wireless by Kellon Robinson - 3/14/2003 10:17:00 PM

Re: Windows XP w linksys wireless by Steve G - 11/8/2004 7:38:00 PM

Great site by JJ - 3/30/2003 1:01:00 AM

W2K Wireless Network Problems by Skip - 4/7/2003 1:36:00 AM

making 98 share internet with xp home by zblee - 4/8/2003 9:16:00 PM

Win98 network login by Mike - 5/5/2003 11:15:00 PM

Re: Win98 network login by Rob - 6/17/2003 10:15:00 AM

xp 98 ICS error!?!? by christos - 6/16/2003 8:00:00 AM

Re: xp 98 ICS error!?!? by Ira - 4/16/2004 5:50:00 PM

Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by Paul Mitchell - 6/26/2003 7:31:00 PM

XP clients on Win98SE hosts by ATCA29804 - 7/21/2003 7:43:00 AM

Re: XP clients on Win98SE hosts, pt. 2 by ATCA29804 - 7/21/2003 7:44:00 AM

Re: XP clients on Win98SE hosts, pt. 2 by pedro - 3/18/2005 3:29:00 PM

Network at home (One pc works) by Asher - 8/18/2003 7:37:00 AM

Wireless USB adapter problems by Nick - 8/29/2003 10:49:00 AM

Re: Wireless USB adapter problems by ionblaster - 12/8/2003 11:57:00 PM

blue screen comes in win2000 pc ....... by fahan - 9/26/2003 4:50:00 AM

Re: blue screen comes in win2000 pc ....... by haddibhai - 9/30/2003 3:36:00 AM

Problem Connectting a Desktop directly to a Notebook by haddi - 9/30/2003 3:32:00 AM

Trying to network two computers using Yahoo! DSL with one Dynamic IP address with a HUB by Adam - 10/13/2003 8:07:00 PM

XP & Win98SE networking by NellyM - 12/8/2003 2:19:00 PM

Re: XP & Win98SE networking by FUBAR - 12/28/2003 4:15:00 PM

Re: XP & Win98SE networking by donfm - 2/14/2004 9:24:00 AM

Re: XP & Win98SE networking by Barry - 2/16/2004 5:35:00 PM

Re: XP & Win98SE networking by Joe - 5/10/2004 7:46:00 AM

Re: XP & Win98SE networking by emzed - 5/19/2004 9:20:00 AM

Re: XP & Win98SE networking by James - 5/19/2004 7:55:00 PM

Re: XP & Win98SE networking by Steve G - 11/8/2004 7:46:00 PM

Re: XP & Win98SE networking by Steve G - 11/8/2004 7:48:00 PM

Win 2000pro +Win Xp Networking by Garrett - 12/19/2003 11:08:00 AM

thanks very much by manu erwin - 1/31/2004 8:10:00 PM

Win XP to 98SE w/dsl networking router problem by donfm - 2/14/2004 9:17:00 AM

WinXP Can't see Win98se While Win98se sees XP, and gets to the internet trough it by Alex - 2/28/2004 7:00:00 PM

cannot access internet at winXP as client by remifasola - 3/13/2004 12:19:00 PM

Win 95 to XP cannot see network by Neil - 3/25/2004 5:36:00 PM

Re: Win 95 to XP cannot see network by RF_Guy - 11/16/2004 6:56:00 AM

LAN with Windows XP and 98SE by j_cricket - 4/6/2004 11:09:00 AM

Re: LAN with Windows XP and 98SE by Klacke - 4/7/2004 6:07:00 PM

Losing DCHP server connection by Pat Stephens - 5/25/2004 11:46:00 AM

98se and Xp home will it work or not?? by compfixer101 - 6/9/2004 10:24:00 PM

HELP ME PLEASE!!! by Chris - 6/11/2004 7:28:00 PM

Re: HELP ME PLEASE!!! by Steve - 8/13/2004 3:38:00 PM

File sharing prob: win xp to win xp by Adam - 6/28/2004 1:55:00 AM

98seICS to xp client inet share problems by dave - 7/9/2004 10:09:00 PM

Windows XP to Mac OS 10.3 by Jeannette - 7/30/2004 5:25:00 PM

Re: Windows XP to Mac OS 10.3 by ALI REZA - 10/26/2004 8:24:00 AM

Workgroups by vt - 8/11/2004 9:23:00 PM

XP Home to W2k Network Problem by Steve - 8/13/2004 3:31:00 PM

One-Way Xp to 98SE Networking by Mike - 8/18/2004 6:09:00 AM

Sharing a new folder by David - 8/25/2004 11:47:00 PM

for networking problem by gopal - 9/23/2004 11:33:00 AM

LAN Network XP - ME by Gareth - 9/27/2004 5:46:00 AM

Network Neighbourhood error message by Yipee - 10/3/2004 10:46:00 AM

Re: Network Neighbourhood error message by Mponda - 10/14/2004 3:20:00 AM

an error while using ICS withj my xbox - please help! by Matty - 10/9/2004 4:23:00 AM

Re: an error while using ICS withj my xbox - please help! by Sal - 12/9/2004 4:26:00 PM

Re: an error while using ICS withj my xbox - please help! by Clay - 12/31/2004 6:46:00 PM

ICS Working, HTTP not! by dude - 10/14/2004 9:49:00 AM

Laptop to PC networking - Please Help!? by Tim - 11/8/2004 10:43:00 AM

why cant i still use my network?! by jonathan - 11/22/2004 1:05:00 PM

Printer sharing only wlan by Steve - 12/5/2004 9:11:00 AM

WIn xp to Router by Chris - 1/15/2005 3:15:00 PM

how to configure a network betwen win 98 and xp by Dan - 1/22/2005 4:39:00 AM

win98se host and client is laptop running xp home by beginner - 2/6/2005 3:48:00 PM

XP sharing but no internet connection by Bedax - 2/8/2005 8:21:00 PM

Est. a home network by Shelly - 2/23/2005 3:54:00 AM

problem networking xp home to pro by jazzey jeff - 3/2/2005 1:06:00 AM

Re: problem networking xp home to pro by tom - 1/24/2006 2:33:00 PM

internet sharing, but no lan by Mik Lezan - 3/3/2005 1:56:00 AM

Re: internet sharing, but no lan: update by Mik Lezan - 3/4/2005 1:17:00 AM

Re: internet sharing, but no lan: update by sas - 5/24/2005 8:13:00 PM

Re: internet sharing, but no lan: update by Harry - 3/26/2005 11:04:00 PM

ICS by Andre - 5/14/2005

Cant see 1 computer in a 5 computer network by friend - 5/14/2005 8:36:00 PM

Problem Linking 2 PCs by Bill - 6/24/2005 3:08:00 PM

Re: Problem Linking 2 PCs by Antonio Q. Asuncion, Jr. - 7/16/2005 7:34:00 AM

Re: Problem Linking 2 PCs by Oleg - 9/17/2005 7:30:00 AM

Re: Problem Linking 2 PCs by kcdc1208 - 7/21/2006 2:01:00 PM

getting into router Netgear by Steven Hollister - 7/5/2005 12:46:00 PM

Re: getting into router Netgear by bobtheplanet - 8/18/2005 10:55:00 AM

sharing a folder on two networks. by Arthur - 8/23/2005 1:43:00 PM

Internet sharing problem on Win Me by Suresh - 9/26/2005 1:10:00 PM

Re: Internet sharing problem on Win Me by DJ - 10/31/2005 1:47:00 PM

Re: Internet sharing problem on Win Me by tommy - 11/17/2005 11:55:00 AM

2 connected using crosswire.both cant see each other. by ridZ - 1/28/2006 2:12:00 AM

Re: 2 connected using crosswire.both cant see each other. by DoraLives - 3/5/2006 9:06:00 PM

Re: 2 connected using crosswire.both cant see each other. by DoraLives - 3/5/2006 9:09:00 PM

rebate by russell pulham - 5/2/2006 1:54:00 PM

Re: rebate by Ken Warner - 8/22/2006 12:44:00 AM

Posted by Ken Warner

8/22/2006 12:44:00 AM.

Re: rebate

I too did not get my ($50.00) Cdn rebate. I mailed all that they requsted back in February of this year. In May I sent them a reminder. In July I sent them another reminder together with all of the photo copies of the original letter. I am still waiting for my rebate. I will NOT be renewing my business with McAfee. I will also not be recommending McAfee to any of my friends either.

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Lan problem by Katsoulis - 6/24/2006 12:06:00 PM

connecting two systems by darshan - 7/23/2006 8:16:00 AM

Simple Question by Donald Hinkle - 3/4/2007 6:53:00 PM

Posted by Donald Hinkle

3/4/2007 6:53:00 PM.

Simple Question

I have 2 pc network with one on an ethernet router and the oter wireless. I can see both of them but when I try to get to the other ones files it ask for a user id and pa$$word. I don't know what to put in. I have tried a variety of user id and pa$$words and it won't take them. What user name and pa$$word does it want?

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