Problem wit 98 comp when trying to connect to xp comp

onesikgypo · 12-01-2004, 09:11 PM

alright were havin a little problem first let me tell you about the two computers:

Computer A: Windows XP Home Edition
Has the Cable modem connected to it
Has the router connected to it
512mb ram

Computer B: Windows 98SE
Being Wirelessly connected to the xp computer

Ok well i know i have my network set up because a) i went through the XP computer, and B) The 98SE computer is getting an internet connection and finally C) because the XP can connect to the 98SE but not visa versa

Now every time im on the 98SE computer and i try to connect to the XP comp i get this "Resource: \\MAIN\IPC$" Then its askin for a password, ive tried every single password ive known it wotn connect, i have even made an account exactly the same as the 98SE computer on the XP computer. IE (this is true) The windows 98SE computer has a username of Default and password - nothing. So i went to the XP connection, i made an account named Default and in the password field put nothing. I dont know what else to do ive tried everything plz help soon!!!

greyknight17 · 12-04-2004, 07:07 AM

Try installing NetBEUI on XP and see if it works. You will need the XP CD for this.

onesikgypo · 12-04-2004, 08:14 PM

nope, actually it was already on there, mustav done it b4, anyways yeh its installed on their, and im still getitn that damn ipc$ did i need to change any settings or anythin in those protocols

**johnwill** · 12-05-2004, 02:26 PM

You are trying to connect to the XP admin share. Right click on the drive in My Computer, Sharing, and create a new share.

Also, make sure you have an account with the same name/password as is used to logon to the W98 machine, and that account has permissions to the new share created.

12-01-2004, 09:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
onesikgypo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 33 OS: Windows XP Home Edition	Problem wit 98 comp when trying to connect to xp comp alright were havin a little problem first let me tell you about the two computers: Computer A: Windows XP Home Edition Has the Cable modem connected to it Has the router connected to it 512mb ram Computer B: Windows 98SE Being Wirelessly connected to the xp computer Ok well i know i have my network set up because a) i went through the XP computer, and B) The 98SE computer is getting an internet connection and finally C) because the XP can connect to the 98SE but not visa versa Now every time im on the 98SE computer and i try to connect to the XP comp i get this "Resource: \\MAIN\IPC$" Then its askin for a password, ive tried every single password ive known it wotn connect, i have even made an account exactly the same as the 98SE computer on the XP computer. IE (this is true) The windows 98SE computer has a username of Default and password - nothing. So i went to the XP connection, i made an account named Default and in the password field put nothing. I dont know what else to do ive tried everything plz help soon!!!

12-04-2004, 07:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
greyknight17 Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New York Posts: 14,331 OS: Windows 98 & Windows XP Home/Pro My System	Try installing NetBEUI on XP and see if it works. You will need the XP CD for this. __________________ Please do NOT PM me. Post whatever questions you may have in the forum and we will take a look at it when we get to it. If you have waited for more than 3 days, you may then and ONLY then PM me for assistance. I will take a look at it. Adaware :: CWShredder :: HijackThis :: Panda ActiveScan :: Spybot S&D Anti-Spyware Tutorial :: Spyware Prevention Tools

12-05-2004, 02:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,787 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	You are trying to connect to the XP admin share. Right click on the drive in My Computer, Sharing, and create a new share. Also, make sure you have an account with the same name/password as is used to logon to the W98 machine, and that account has permissions to the new share created. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

12-04-2004, 08:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
onesikgypo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 33 OS: Windows XP Home Edition	nope, actually it was already on there, mustav done it b4, anyways yeh its installed on their, and im still getitn that damn ipc$ did i need to change any settings or anythin in those protocols