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Old January 31st 09, 04:21 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.networking
Erik[_2_]
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Default Can't see shared printer

Hello all.

On a 98SE machine I am trying to access a network printer that is hooked up
to an XP machine. File and printer sharing is enabled, of course. Both PCs
are on the MSHOME network. I can see both machines from the other one, and
can access shared folders both ways.

I have installed the (additional) 98SE drivers on the host (XP) PC. No
firewalls
are running. Yet when I go to the printer installation screen (on 98SE) the
printer
never shows up (although the PC name is visible).

It's been a while since I last used 98SE. Can someone point me in the right
direction, please?

Thanks,

Erik

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Old January 31st 09, 08:37 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.networking
Steve Winograd
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Default Can't see shared printer

On Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:21:03 -0800, Erik
wrote:

Hello all.

On a 98SE machine I am trying to access a network printer that is hooked up
to an XP machine. File and printer sharing is enabled, of course. Both PCs
are on the MSHOME network. I can see both machines from the other one, and
can access shared folders both ways.

I have installed the (additional) 98SE drivers on the host (XP) PC. No
firewalls
are running. Yet when I go to the printer installation screen (on 98SE) the
printer
never shows up (although the PC name is visible).

It's been a while since I last used 98SE. Can someone point me in the right
direction, please?

Thanks,

Erik


On XP, check the printer's share name. If it's longer than 12
characters, 98SE won't be able to see it.
--
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Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Desktop Experience)

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for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

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Old January 31st 09, 08:37 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.networking
Steve Winograd
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Posts: 75
Default Can't see shared printer

On Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:21:03 -0800, Erik
wrote:

Hello all.

On a 98SE machine I am trying to access a network printer that is hooked up
to an XP machine. File and printer sharing is enabled, of course. Both PCs
are on the MSHOME network. I can see both machines from the other one, and
can access shared folders both ways.

I have installed the (additional) 98SE drivers on the host (XP) PC. No
firewalls
are running. Yet when I go to the printer installation screen (on 98SE) the
printer
never shows up (although the PC name is visible).

It's been a while since I last used 98SE. Can someone point me in the right
direction, please?

Thanks,

Erik


On XP, check the printer's share name. If it's longer than 12
characters, 98SE won't be able to see it.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Desktop Experience)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
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Old February 1st 09, 12:40 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.networking
Erik[_2_]
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Default Can't see shared printer

Thank you very much Steve, that was indeed the problem. Everything's running
great now!

"Steve Winograd" wrote:

On Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:21:03 -0800, Erik
wrote:

Hello all.

On a 98SE machine I am trying to access a network printer that is hooked up
to an XP machine. File and printer sharing is enabled, of course. Both PCs
are on the MSHOME network. I can see both machines from the other one, and
can access shared folders both ways.

I have installed the (additional) 98SE drivers on the host (XP) PC. No
firewalls
are running. Yet when I go to the printer installation screen (on 98SE) the
printer
never shows up (although the PC name is visible).

It's been a while since I last used 98SE. Can someone point me in the right
direction, please?

Thanks,

Erik


On XP, check the printer's share name. If it's longer than 12
characters, 98SE won't be able to see it.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Desktop Experience)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

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Old February 1st 09, 12:40 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.networking
Erik[_2_]
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Posts: 6
Default Can't see shared printer

Thank you very much Steve, that was indeed the problem. Everything's running
great now!

"Steve Winograd" wrote:

On Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:21:03 -0800, Erik
wrote:

Hello all.

On a 98SE machine I am trying to access a network printer that is hooked up
to an XP machine. File and printer sharing is enabled, of course. Both PCs
are on the MSHOME network. I can see both machines from the other one, and
can access shared folders both ways.

I have installed the (additional) 98SE drivers on the host (XP) PC. No
firewalls
are running. Yet when I go to the printer installation screen (on 98SE) the
printer
never shows up (although the PC name is visible).

It's been a while since I last used 98SE. Can someone point me in the right
direction, please?

Thanks,

Erik


On XP, check the printer's share name. If it's longer than 12
characters, 98SE won't be able to see it.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Desktop Experience)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

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Old February 1st 09, 05:44 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.networking
Steve Winograd
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Posts: 75
Default Can't see shared printer

On Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:40:01 -0800, Erik
wrote:
Hello all.

On a 98SE machine I am trying to access a network printer that is hooked up
to an XP machine. File and printer sharing is enabled, of course. Both PCs
are on the MSHOME network. I can see both machines from the other one, and
can access shared folders both ways.

I have installed the (additional) 98SE drivers on the host (XP) PC. No
firewalls
are running. Yet when I go to the printer installation screen (on 98SE) the
printer
never shows up (although the PC name is visible).

It's been a while since I last used 98SE. Can someone point me in the right
direction, please?

Thanks,

Erik


On XP, check the printer's share name. If it's longer than 12
characters, 98SE won't be able to see it.


Thank you very much Steve, that was indeed the problem. Everything's running
great now!


You're welcome, Erik. :-)
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Desktop Experience)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
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Old February 1st 09, 05:44 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.networking
Steve Winograd
External Usenet User
 
Posts: 75
Default Can't see shared printer

On Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:40:01 -0800, Erik
wrote:
Hello all.

On a 98SE machine I am trying to access a network printer that is hooked up
to an XP machine. File and printer sharing is enabled, of course. Both PCs
are on the MSHOME network. I can see both machines from the other one, and
can access shared folders both ways.

I have installed the (additional) 98SE drivers on the host (XP) PC. No
firewalls
are running. Yet when I go to the printer installation screen (on 98SE) the
printer
never shows up (although the PC name is visible).

It's been a while since I last used 98SE. Can someone point me in the right
direction, please?

Thanks,

Erik


On XP, check the printer's share name. If it's longer than 12
characters, 98SE won't be able to see it.


Thank you very much Steve, that was indeed the problem. Everything's running
great now!


You're welcome, Erik. :-)
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Desktop Experience)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
 




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