sharing files on xp

I have 2 pc`s connected by 10 mtr twisted pair cat 5 ..#1 host running xp home.. #2 client running 98se they both connect to internet and share printer and the xp can see and share files on the 98 but if I try to use the 98 to share the xp files I get "access denied no permissions" or something on that line..the xp is showing on the 98 in network neighbourhood ..but totally lost as to what I am doing wrong ..appreciate any help

 

98 - will need to have a user account logging on.

XP will either need the Guest account enabled (it is by default at XP-home install and is not by default at XP-pro install) or to have a user account added that matches the 98 logon (somewhat more secure from outside attacks).

Best practice is to have
- guest disabled
- both PCs requiring a passworded logon
- logon account(s) & password(s) added to users on XP

Note that if you wish, you can have the exact same logon for both PCs and in that case, no need to add additional accounts to XP.

 

Thanks tried all your suggestions but still getting same message when 98 is trying to access files on xp " you may not have permissions "

 

Assuming that
- XP has both client for microsoft networks and file & printer sharing installed
- XP has a folder or printer or both shared
- XP & 98 are in the same workgroup
- 98 is requiring a logon name and non-blank password
- XP has either that account in it's local accounts or the guest account enabled

then things should be working for you. Need more information at this point.

- IP address and subnet mask from XP and one of the 98 PCs
- which flavor of XP you have, pro or home

 

Thanks for your help everything is set as you suggest I am using xp home sp2 and win 98 se the ip ad of xp is 192.168.0.1 and the 98 is 192.168.0 28 both masks are 255.255.255.0 ..I can ping in both directions and both pc`s connect to internet through the xp the only prob I have is sharing files from the xp onto the 98 it works ok the other way just get no permissions set to access the xp from the 98 thanks again

 

Try this on the XP machine:

Go to either My computer or Windows Explorer

Choose Tools-Folder Options

Go to the View tab

Scroll to the bottom of the list and take the tick out of Enable Simple File Sharing.

Apply. Close the window.

Go to the folder you are sharing on the XP PC

Right click, choose Sharing and Security

Share the folder and click the Permissions button

Hit the Add button

Type the name of the account the win 98 PC is using to log into the XP machine, then OK. If this step doesnt work you havent set up the account for the 98 machine correctly, please advise.

When returned to the Sharing tab/window, make sure all permissions are ticked to Allow in the list below, with the win 98's account selected in the top pane.

This helps sometimes.

Also see my forum on Win XP SP2 networking bug fix to patch the XP machine, which may be affected by an SP2 bug thats stuff up networking.

Hope this helps!

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger!

 

I won't go into details but your post saved my bacon. Disable simple file sharing. Thank you so much.

Pete (PPRT)