The 192.168.1.1 is the default Gateway of the Router. Each machine should have an address starting with 192.168.1.100. I forget how high they...
If I am correct about having a separate cable from each machine to the Router, what I would suggest right now on both machines would be to go to...
I can't say anything about Icons on the Desktop as I only have three. My Favorites are grouped into folders and in the Menu above the Start...
I believe I forgot something. Each PC has to have an individual name. And the Auto addressing bit is taken care of through The LAN section...
I am not familiar with the router in question. Bit I will guess a bit here. And I know that NetDoc will help us out here. The router is a...
Further clarification. #1-I fully agree. It will be MUCH faster and smoother and will not even need to know that the XP machine exists. And...
One thing that I can think of right now it that going from machine directly to the Router uses a different type of cable. I believe what you...
I think the message is very clear. It is simply saying that the file the shortcut refers to is not in the location it is looking for it. And...
Right now I suggest that you wait for more info/help from others. Because what I did may work for me but may not for you. If you have OEM...
With a Router the only thing SHARED is the connection from the Router to the Internet itself. Unless I am wrong that is the whole idea behind a...
Yes it can be discarded. It was made when Windows itself found what it thought was a registry error and made changes. And makes that file. I...
A lesson that I learned the hard way also. I wound up with a full format and start over. But, I have taken an HD from one machine that was...
That is a good question. You should be able to go to Control Panel, Internet Options, connections and set the Lan Settings on each machine to...
I have just one question. Why so many updates all at once ? I have not seen more than 1 or two for ages. BillyBob
I may be Wild Butt guessing here but, is it possible that Norton needs to be shutdown and Windows restarted BEFORE updating ? BillyBob
Good work [b]engconp/b] BillyBob
Glad to read that you got it working again. Hope it stays that way. BillyBob
Yes you will need a separate Firewall on the 98 machine. The Router acts as an incoming firewall but has no effect on the outgoing. BillyBob
MicroSardine If this has already mentioned then I missed it. You may need to re-install Windows Media Player and make sure it is set as...
In other words. We keep Windows and other software up to date. Why not keep certain backups up to date to match ? BillyBob
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