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05-14-2009
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| | How can I access files from my Vista computer on my windows 98 com On the vista machine both computers can be access but when I try to access them from my windows 98 computer it says not accessible or takes a long time and stops responding |
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05-14-2009
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| | Re: How can I access files from my Vista computer on my windows 98 com You may want to create the same Vista username in Win98. Or this search result may help. Vista...is not accessibleVista...is not accessible. Can't access Vista C drive · Solved: Can ping Vista but access · Is not accessible because of Norton Internet Security ... www.chicagotech.net/vista/vistanotaccessible.htm -- Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com "Cody" <Cody@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:A9F896C8-ED44-4505-A932-DAA4501B5CC1@xxxxxx Quote: > On the vista machine both computers can be access but when I try to access > them from my windows 98 computer it says not accessible or takes a long > time > and stops responding |
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06-01-2009
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| | Re: How can I access files from my Vista computer on my windows 98 com On Thu, 14 May 2009 13:15:01 -0700, Cody <Cody@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: >On the vista machine both computers can be access but when I try to access >them from my windows 98 computer it says not accessible or takes a long time >and stops responding this. To the best of my knowledge, it isn't possible to access Vista's shared files from Windows 98. That feature wasn't part of Vista's design, implementation, or testing. -- Best Wishes, Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Desktop Experience) Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program http://mvp.support.microsoft.com |
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06-02-2009
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| | Re: How can I access files from my Vista computer on my windows 98 com Do you have the same WORKGROUP name for all machines? Quote: > On Thu, 14 May 2009 13:15:01 -0700, Cody > <Cody@xxxxxx> wrote: > Quote: >>On the vista machine both computers can be access but when I try to access >>them from my windows 98 computer it says not accessible or takes a long >>time >>and stops responding |
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06-02-2009
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| | Re: How can I access files from my Vista computer on my windows 98 com "Steve Winograd [MS-MVP]" <bc070521m@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:ef79251gdate473smfv04is552dcc76q3o@xxxxxx Quote: > > I've done a lot of testing and have asked people at Microsoft about > this. To the best of my knowledge, it isn't possible to access > Vista's shared files from Windows 98. That feature wasn't part of > Vista's design, implementation, or testing. -- Asking a question? Please tell us the version of the application you are asking about, your OS, Service Pack level and the FULL contents of any error message(s) |
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06-02-2009
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| | Re: How can I access files from my Vista computer on my windows 98 com Gordon wrote: Quote: > > "Steve Winograd [MS-MVP]" <bc070521m@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:ef79251gdate473smfv04is552dcc76q3o@xxxxxx Quote: >> >> I've done a lot of testing and have asked people at Microsoft about >> this. To the best of my knowledge, it isn't possible to access >> Vista's shared files from Windows 98. That feature wasn't part of >> Vista's design, implementation, or testing. > Err then how come I can access Vista shared files with LINUX? > you are using an ancient distro, is a modern operating system. Win98 isn't. Microsoft made a decision not to test/support networking between Win98 and Vista because of Win98's age and "construction". Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ |
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