Transferring files over network from XP to 98

[XLNC]

So I have a unique situation at work that I'm hoping someone here can help with. I need to send files from a Windows XP 64-bit machine that's joined to an AD domain, to a Windows 98 machine that's in a workgroup. The Windows 98 machine is enclosed in a kind of shell/console, so the only ports easily accessible are the floppy disk. We need to find a way to send files (1-10MB) to it regularly, and I'm hoping it can be done over the network.

Previously, we were pulling the files using FTP from a Unix machine, but the Unix machine has to go. The Win 98 machine can't easily be replaced since the main program on there may not work on XP, and its vendor went out of business.

To summarize, need to transfer files from domain PC (XP) to workgroup PC (98) over the network. If additional software needs to be purchased, I can do that.

 

[corkyg]

If both computers can be "seen" in the network, and sharing is authorized by each, then you can drag and drop files easily. You may have to put the domain PC in the workgroup.

BTW - this thread would be better in the networking forum.

 

[XLNC]

Unfortunately, we can't drag the domain machine into a workgroup since we have apps that rely on domain group policies to run properly. I think I'm going to setup an intermediate FTP drop box that both machines can access. It's an extra step but it's the easiest solution.

If anyone has any ideas, I'd still be interested in hearing it for the sake of learning.

 

[corkyg]

OK - what you propose amounts to a type of NAS - maybe that is a good solution.

 

[XLNC]

You da man corky. Apparently there was already a NAS in place, and we're able to see it on the old machine. I didn't even know Win 98 can accept UNC paths.

Thanks a lot!