Sharing Files/Printer

One of the many advantages to having a network is that users are able to share files and access one or more printers. Setting up file sharing and printer sharing is rather simple. Below are links for tutorials on setting up file/print sharing on Windows98SE. Also, please keep in mind that when a computer is setup for file sharing, contracted viruses are able to spread via the network. It's always a good idea to have an up-to-date virus scanner loaded on your computer.

Windows98(SE)/Windows 95

To enable file sharing you'll need to have your Windows 98/95 CD handy.

1.  Open your control panel. Do this by going to Start > Settings > Control Panel
2. Once you're in the Control Panel, open the Network panel by double clicking on it.
3. Once you've opened the network control panel (left), click the Identification tab at the top middle. For computer name, enter the name you want your computer to appear as on your network. Enter a workgroup name. (note: all computers on the network must share the exact same workgroup name in order to access files.) Enter a brief computer description if you desire (ie: desktop in living room)
4. Now go back to the Configuration tab. Click on the File and Print Sharing button.
5. A window should popup titled File and Print Sharing (left). Check either box, or both you'd like to enable on your computer.
6.  Once you've made your selection, click OK. Windows will begin to assemble the necessary files to enable file and/or print sharing.
7. You will most likely need to insert your Windows 98 CD. Once the CD is in the drive, Click OK.
8. Windows will copy the needed files from CD. Once completed, you'll be prompted to Restart your computer.
9. Once your system is finished rebooting, you'll be able to share drives, folders and/or a printer.
10.		>> How to Begin Sharing Folders
		>> How to Share a Printer