Networking Printer

[wizzer]

I recently set up a network that has 2 98 machines and 1 XP machine. I can share files and printers through the 98 machines just fine. However when I try to print from a 98 machine to the printer connected to the XP machine it always fails. Also when I try to view one of the files from the 98 machine on the XP machine it takes forever to load. Also whenever I try to print from the 98 machine to the XP machine it wants me to connect to the internet. Does anyone have any ideas what might be the problem?

[mksoccer]

Do you have the same usernames/passwords for all 3 machines? XP likes something called network transparency (I think), where the networked computer automatically tries to verify a user based on the user name they have on their local computer.

So, mksoccer on Win98 tries to connect to WinXP, where mk_soccer is the only user. WinXP will take issue with this. Just a thought. Also, make sure ICF (Internet Connection Firewall) is down on the WinXP machine.