Hi!
I have two pc's, laptop with windows xp pro and desktop with windows 98se.
Now I want to connect both computers for internet sharing and file sharing in the way, that windows 98se host the laptop's windows xp. Is it possible?, if yes, how, i am not a networking guru so step by step please or site.
NOTE: I use crossover cable direct.

Windows Help File:

Direct connections overviewWith Network Connections, you can create a physical connection to another computer by using a serial cable, a DirectParallel cable, a modem, an ISDN device, or other method. For example, you may have a Windows CE Handheld PC that you want to connect to your network. Or, you may have two or more networks in the same location that are not physically connected. If you want to use resources on both networks from one computer, you can use a serial cable connection with an RS-232C null modem cable. You connect an RS-232C cable from a COM port on the computer to a COM port on your remote access server, which is used to create network access. You can also use an RS-232C null modem as a substitute for a network adapter if your computer is located physically near (less than 50 feet of cable) a remote access server.

The DirectParallel driver supports computer-to-computer connections by using standard and enhanced (ECP) parallel ports, which use Parallel Technologies' Basic or Fast parallel cables. For more information about using a DirectParallel cable for a direct connection, see DirectParallel access.

Remote access authentication methods control access to your network, not resources on the network. Having a Windows CE device directly attached to a computer on your network is analogous to having a computer attached to your network, but not logged on. In that instance, you attached and accessed the network without using authentication of any kind.

Once you are present on a network, resource control is managed in various ways: Local Users and Groups, Active Directory, Group Policy, file and printer sharing, and so on.

Therefore, if you have set up a direct network connection using, for example, a Windows CE device, you need to ensure that resource control is in place that enforces access to privileged folders, printers, and so on.

Authentication methods are designed for remote computing, where the computer dialing in does not have access to the network until credentials such as user name and password are exchanged.

For information about creating a direct network connection, see To make a direct network connection.

Note

You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings might also prevent you from completing this procedure.



Cables That Are Compatible with Direct Cable Connection
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?...kb;EN-US;142324

Hi Asaz

If I read your question correctly you are not trying to setup a direct cable connection but rather you wish to setup Internet connection sharing between your machines.

This is quite possible from your Win98 machine via a crossover cable to your XP machine.

To read about the details, on your Win98 machine go to start/help/index and enter "Internet, sharing connections" and click display. You will see that it is also possible to share files between your computers by this method. Note you may need to turn off the built-in XP firewall. It would be a good idea to install a firewall in the Win98 machine, ZoneAlarm will work well, and they have a free version. Get the connection working first, then install ZA and configure it to accept the connection from the XP machine.

If you need any help please come back with specific questions.

Good luck. BF