Thanks MEB,

Did this computer or prior image/backup access the Internet without AV,
a firewall [even if behind a router], and have you run anti-malware tools?

After reinstalling from the original OP sys disk I have not accessed the
internet yet......

Actually, you might want to manually assign the 98FE address to the
router range and sub-net mask, WITH the gateway assigned as the router
address, AND, if applicable, to the name server you presently use or
directly to the router's address. Once you get the issues ironed out you
can revert.

Ok, I'll work on this.......

You can find out what the TCP/IP being received are by using the XP
machine:

run cmd
ipconfig /all


Fourth would be:

Have you cleared the network settings on the Win98FE completely and
started from scratch?
I'll try this and see what happens....


Make sure to check the HOSTS file and the registry for DNS and other
settings.

Windows TCP/IP Registry Entries
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/158474

AND what function(s) are you using the Win2K computer for?
The win2k is a standalone workstation, but it wants a password before
allowing the win98SE to log in, another problem I haven't solved yet. I
noticed that for some reason I ended up with 2 adminstrator names in win
2000. I must have installed something twice by mistake.

Might want to also check what the NT OSs are doing; as in which is
master or server...

Ok, how do I check this?


I also have a networking page for general reference and troubleshooting
accessible via the below Windows link.
Great web site.....lots to learn...
thanks
mc


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