how can I link together two computers with win98 and winxp, via LAN?

Daod43

HI, I want to link my old computer (win98) with my new computer(winxp) via LAN, if it`s possible, I want to know how.

Thank you!

hondashadow

Sure,

you'll need a cross-linked network cable or a network hub and two regular network cables.
First use the network setup wizard in XP, and at the end choose to make a setup disk for the other computer. Using that disk you can set the network up in 98.

Should work fine!

SkyRider

: Sure,
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: you'll need a cross-linked network cable or a network hub and two regular network cables.
: First use the network setup wizard in XP, and at the end choose to make a setup disk for the other computer. Using that disk you can set the network up in 98.
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: Should work fine!
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I have a question. Will that work with a desktop pc and a notebook? Will I be able to access all of my files and such on the desktop through the notebook's screen? If not is there a way that I can run the desktop through the notebook's screen? I ask this because my desktop wont give an output signal to a regular monitor, so hopefully itll work through my laptop? Thanks

hondashadow

: I have a question. Will that work with a desktop pc and a notebook? Will I be able to access all of my files and such on the desktop through the notebook's screen? If not is there a way that I can run the desktop through the notebook's screen? I ask this because my desktop wont give an output signal to a regular monitor, so hopefully itll work through my laptop? Thanks
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Normally this should work fine with a desktop and notebook. The problem is that you'd have to share files and folders on your desktop. To do that, you have to browse to those files and folders, right click on them and enable sharing. To remote control your desktop from your laptop you'd need to install some remote control software first, so that won't work either. If you have XP on the desktop, a form of remote control software will come pre-installed with windows, but that too has to be enabled first. Nothing you can do without a working display.
Your best bet is to try to solve the problem with the desktop. Try these steps.
1. Does the system start up normally? If the system beeps more than once or in an abnormal way when starting up, chances are your graphics card is either dead or not installed correctly. Disconnect, then open up your computer and slightly press the graphics card into it's socket. Try again.
2. If the system seems to start up normally, did you try connecting another screen to it? This way you can see if the problem's in the screen.

If the problem is in the screen, you can either try to get yourself a new or secondhand screen, or borrow one, install remote control software and use the desktop via the notebook. (I don't advise this, it'll be rather slow)
If the problem is in the graphics card, try to get a replacement card somewhere. They start very cheap, for normal use without flashy games the cheapest one should do.

Good luck!