browsing Network with 2 different OS'es

[forkd]

I have Windows ME on one machine and WinXP pro on the other and cannot see the two computers...obviously. What do I need to do to network them for file sharing.

I have been using Netmeeting but it takes ages to transfer large files.

Any ideas/help appreciated.

 

[jiffylube1024]

If you activate filesharing on Windows XP a dialog box comes up asking if you want to put in a floppy disk to load the network settings for Windows 9x/ME/2000. That should work on your network.

 

[forkd]

I don't have a floppy either. 🙁

 

[JackMDS]

Important For the purpose of the initial setting, disable all software Firewall (including WinXP native
ICF); disable any active Virus scan or any other utility that might intercept Network Traffic.

If you are not concern about internal security WinXP has a fast simple method of sharing, no user permissions and no passwords.

Windows XP Simple File Sharing

WinXP Pro has an additional more secure method:

Windows XP Professional File Sharing.

XP File Sharing Trouble

Win98 Sharing:

AanadTech - FAQ. Networking and sharing between computers.

 

[forkd]

thanks. Now I've got some reading to do.

 

[forkd]

I have used the faq, the bindings seem correct, and still nothing. I cannot even see the other computer. I can however use netmeeting between the two and both access the net through a router.