dont know how to network xp home & Me

[drmikescott]

got 2 comps
got all the hardware setup (links)
they dont see each other
comp 1 os : win Me
comp 2 os : win Xp home ed
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email: dr_mike_scott@yahoo.com
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Thank you for those that can help
thanks to others just looking

 

[edubiel]

How are they connected? If you're not using a hub or switch, you have to use a crossover cable.

What protocol(s) are you using?
Make sure that file and printer sharing is enabled.
Make sure primary logon is microsoft windows network and that the workgroup names are the same on both machines.

Good Luck!

 

[GlenJohnson]

I can't tell you how, but I can tell you that I've heard nothing but horror stories on XP. The home edition networking is less operational than windows 95. You're best bet from what I've been told is trying using it as a dial-up. This is only what I've been told. Sorry to say, I wouldn't touch xp or me. The only two OS for me are w2k and w98 se. These are the best microsoft has come up with. Good luck. Glen A. Johnson
Microsoft Certified Professional
gjohn76351@msn.com

"By attempting the impossible, the possible is achieved."
Henri Barbusse (1873-1935); French writer.

 

[drmikescott]

all hardware is fine ive got a hub and cables with the cards
i can play multiplayer games its just that im not sure what protocalls i should be using and they are both under the same workgroup and im not sure how this problem occurs the computers realize their on a network but they just dont see each other

thanks for support