How to view newer OS file sharing linked drives on the local network on my old laptop?

how to view newer os file sharing linked drives (windows xp based) on the local network on my old laptop(windows 98 based)?

How to view newer OS file sharing linked drives on the local network on my old laptop?
Make sure that the newer machine's (XP) FIREWALL settings have an EXCEPTION turned ON for "file and printer sharing"... If not, the firewall will block other PC's from accessing!





If using a firewall other than the XP built-in one, you will need to make a similar EXCEPTION there as well!
Reply:also you need to make sure the net bios is installed if the other is a dif o/s....
Reply:each machine needs to be part of the same workgroup and same IP scheme. if you have a broadband router, you can plug both into it and, as long as nothing has been changed in the settings, each will get its own IP address. you can find out what the address of each machine is by going to a command prompt and typing ipconfig.


After that, you need to turn sharing on for the folders you want shared. Right click the folder and go to sharing. Click the radio button that says share this folder. On the laptop, type \\%COMPUTER_NAME% in the address bar of any folder (or internet explorer if you dont have the address bar visible), replacing %COMPUTER_NAME% with the name or ip address of the XP machine. it may ask for a password and if it does, use the one you use on the XP machine when you login. You should then be able to see the folders that are shared on the XP machine. if you have any difficulty with this you can find me on yahoo chat.

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