Win98 computer Sees Win2k computer in network neighborhood, but win2k doesnt see win98

[Smash144]

any ideas? the subject pretty much explains the problem, someone told me win98's "browse master" setting has to be off, and it is, it changes nothing... please help

 

[obenton]

See if Search /Computer (using host name) opens it.

 

[Emory7]

U do have something shared on the Win98 machine?

 

[Smash144]

searching for it doesnt work, and yes, the printer on the win98 machine is shared

 

[TheVrolok]

You make sure they have the same workgroup name?

 

[Smash144]

yeah, same workgroup name

 

[obenton]

Share a drive and see what happens. Also, install Netbeui protocol on both computers. It's self-configuring, so if it doesn't work you've likely got a hardware problem.

 

[igiveup]

Also, check your bindings orders. I had tons of headaches until I worked this out. Right click My Network Places and select properties. Click on the Advanced heading and then click on Advanced Settings. Here you are.

Basically what binding orders do is tell Win 2k which protocol to use first when trying to find a resource (computer, printer, whatever). Choose the protocol that you want to use for your networking and make sure it is the first one up there in the list. I had the same problems that you are having, however I could search for a computer and find it though. HHMMMMM... Well, tell us if this works for you.

LUCK!!!