Need help, transferring file from 98 to XP box via crossover cable

[MisterJackson]

Stupid question.

What exactly do I need to do to get these two machines recognizing each other.

They are connected via a cross over cable, but don't see each other as of yet.

 

[dhoytw]

Not really sure why this isn't working for you I have used this method before, are you sure it's a crossover cable?? You do have many other options one is try the parallel ports easy but very slow, you could also go out to like radio shack and purchase a USB Transfer Cable this would do the trick as well. I'm sure there are many other ways as well but your best bet would be to try and figure out why the direct NIC connection isn't working with the crossover cable.

 

[airfoil]

Make sure both computers are in the same Workgroup, then create a shared folder in the root folder of each computer.

Say your shared folder is called 'Shared' and the computer name you're trying to access is 'Jackson'. All you have to do is go to run and type\\Jackson\Shared to be able to see the shared folder. Involves restarts if you need to change the workgroup.

 

[Analogsoul]

Are you using static IP addresses for the NICs? If so make sure they are in the same subnet. Also make sure that File and Print sharing is installed on the win 98 machine. Hope this helps

 

[Fern]

Originally posted by: MisterJackson
Stupid question.

What exactly do I need to do to get these two machines recognizing each other.

They are connected via a cross over cable, but don't see each other as of yet.

OK, I tried once to get XP and 98se together on a network and it didn't work (ie, I don't really know what I'm talking about). I later found a post here that explained what to do. Problem, I'm getting error code so no need to link it.

But from memory: There was something about netbui (sp?) and, if XP has sp2, granting access in the firewall.

If I remember correctly, maybe it'll jiggle somebody's elses memory to give you help.

 

[montag451]

If you disconnect from the net for a short while, then disable ANY firewalls.

Do what has been suggested before:
Same workgroup name.
Both systems have printer/file sharing enabled.
can you ping one system from the other?
Can you see anything of the other computer from one?
Have you shared some folders/drives?
Have you rights in XP to do this? Or to access network?

 

[Bozo Galora]

I assume he is not talking about 2 networked computers

you might be having a FAT32 vs NTFS problem
the way to get around this is to get a router with some hub ports or just a hub THEN form a workgroup
and make sure ENABLE file sharing is checked in both in network properties in windows


you could try laplink ftp freeware - installed on both machines

or use active serial ports (com1 or com2) if you have them
http://helpdesk.its.uiowa.edu/wind2ws/instructions/filesettingswiz.htm

tho slaving the second PC HDD to the first is quickest just for one time transfer

 

[MrControversial]

Before you'll be able to share files, make sure the Win98 machine has file sharing enabled. You can do that by right clicking on Net Neighborhood and going to Properties. Sometimes the newer OSes have problems communitcating with Win98 if they don't have the NetBeui protocol installed. But don't worry about that until you enable file sharing, get in the same WG, and try copying files via a shared folder.

 

[ahsia]

This is what I would do:

1. Give one machine the static IP of 10.10.10.1
2. Give the other machine the static IP of 10.10.10.2
3. Make sure both subnets are 255.255.255.0

You should now be able to ping each other.

Now just net use or from a window type \\10.10.10.x to access whatever machine you need to.

 

[foxkm]

you might be having a FAT32 vs NTFS problem

Uh, no SMB Shares have no filesystem they use SMB protocol. Here is what needs to be done:

1. Manually set the IP of windows 98 to 192.168.0.1 - subnet 255.255.255.0
2. Manually set the IP of XP to 192.168.0.2 - subnet 255.255.255.0
3. On the 98 Machine, make sure in networking that Microsoft Windows Networking is installed and make sure that is used for the login. On next reboot (in 98) put in username used on Windows XP machine into the login screen that comes up (don't click cancle)
4. On the XP machine, turn off "Use Simple File sharing" (shares created with this on aren't accessable in 98)
5. create a share on the XP machine that you can use.
6. On windows 98 machine goto start-> run and type in \\192.168.0.2

Your share should pop up on the XP machine

KMF