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There's an XP computer connected to the Net via Dialup.
A second computer on 98SE networked to the XP.

If XP pc is on the net and the 98 is then turned on, the XP starts to look
over the Local Network to get web pages (or emails etc).

Any clues? Help appreciated.

Paul

Maxie wrote:
> There's an XP computer connected to the Net via Dialup.
> A second computer on 98SE networked to the XP.
>
> If XP pc is on the net and the 98 is then turned on, the XP starts to look
> over the Local Network to get web pages (or emails etc).
>
> Any clues? Help appreciated.
>
> Paul
>
>
>
>
>

A1. Why is either machine ever being turned off? Just turn the monitors
off when not in use. I'm serious. The only time we power down our home
(or work) PCs is when there's a storm around. Then we unplug PCs,
routers, printers, cable modems, and unplug phone lines and outside data
lines.

A2. Are both PCs configured as part of a workgroup? I presume they are,
or at least Internet Connection Sharing is enabled?

A3. Check XP to see if Internet Connection Sharing is turned on.
(See below for step-by-step instructions)

A4. Check the network settings and what services are running.

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From XP Professional Help:

To view the status of a shared Internet connection

1. Open Network Connections.

2. Right-click the icon for the shared Internet connection, and then
click Status.

Notes

* To open Network Connections, click Start, click Control Panel, click
Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Connections.

* If the Show icon in notification area when connected check box is
selected for the shared Internet connection, you can click the icon for
the shared Internet connection to open its status window.

* If Windows Firewall is enabled, UPnP framework must be selected on the
Exceptions tab in Windows Firewall for Internet Gateway Device Discovery
and Control to work.

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"John Ellard" <> wrote in message
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> Maxie wrote:
>> There's an XP computer connected to the Net via Dialup.
>> A second computer on 98SE networked to the XP.
>>
>> If XP pc is on the net and the 98 is then turned on, the XP starts to
>> look over the Local Network to get web pages (or emails etc).
>>
>> Any clues? Help appreciated.
>>
>> Paul
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
> A1. Why is either machine ever being turned off?

Because they run windows.

And because they can catch fire while I'm in bed. has happened before. i
prefer living.


> Just turn the monitors off when not in use. I'm serious.

Beware of power supplies that catch fire then. It's scary ****.

> The only time we power down our home (or work) PCs is when there's a storm
> around. Then we unplug PCs, routers, printers, cable modems, and unplug
> phone lines and outside data lines.
>
i wouldn't leave your house unattended then.

> A2. Are both PCs configured as part of a workgroup? I presume they are, or
> at least Internet Connection Sharing is enabled?
>

They are networked together. no need for ICS. Just don't want XP pc to look
at 98 pc for web pages

> A3. Check XP to see if Internet Connection Sharing is turned on.
> (See below for step-by-step instructions)
>
> A4. Check the network settings and what services are running.
>
> -----------------------------
> From XP Professional Help:
>
> To view the status of a shared Internet connection
>
> 1. Open Network Connections.
>
> 2. Right-click the icon for the shared Internet connection, and then click
> Status.
>

Haven't got one as far as i can see.


Oh well

"Maxie" <> wrote in message
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> "John Ellard" <> wrote in message
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>> Maxie wrote:
>>> There's an XP computer connected to the Net via Dialup.
>>> A second computer on 98SE networked to the XP.
>>>
>>> If XP pc is on the net and the 98 is then turned on, the XP starts to
>>> look over the Local Network to get web pages (or emails etc).
>>>
>>> Any clues? Help appreciated.
>>>
>>> Paul
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> A1. Why is either machine ever being turned off?
>
> Because they run windows.
>
> And because they can catch fire while I'm in bed. has happened before. i
> prefer living.
>
I realize turning your computer off is your perogative but it should be safe
to leave them on unless there are other issues. Not an expert on power
supplies heating up but most businesses with networks leave their computers
up and running 24/7 so their computers can run scheduled updates and stuff
when needed.
But again, if it is something that you fear (and I would to if that has
happened to me) I would turn the computer off as well.

>>> If XP pc is on the net and the 98 is then turned on, the XP starts to
>>> look over the Local Network to get web pages (or emails etc).
>>>
>>> Any clues? Help appreciated.
>>>
>>> Paul

Why would the XP machine look to the 98 machine for webpages????? How is the XP machine connected?
Do you have an ethernet card? Go to Network Connections and see what it shows. Is it Broadband, Dial
Up, etc? When in Internet Explorer, go to Tools\Internet Options\ Connections. WHat does it show?
Please give more info.

Tony

"Tony" < > wrote in message
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>
>>>> If XP pc is on the net and the 98 is then turned on, the XP starts to
>>>> look over the Local Network to get web pages (or emails etc).
>>>>
>>>> Any clues? Help appreciated.
>>>>
>>>> Paul
>
> Why would the XP machine look to the 98 machine for webpages?????

That's MY question.

> How is the XP machine connected?

Blue ethernet cable

> Do you have an ethernet card?

How else could they be networked together?

Go to Network Connections and see what it shows. Is it Broadband, Dial
> Up, etc?

Dialup. it's in the original post.

When in Internet Explorer, go to Tools\Internet Options\ Connections. WHat
does it show?
> Please give more info.

Under what specifically?

>
> Tony

I guess my question is, "if I WANTED the XP to go to the 98 for internet,
where would i go to do that?" so I can go there and turn it off.

Paul.

On Fri, 4 May 2007 01:55:25 +1000
"Maxie" <> wrote:

> There's an XP computer connected to the Net via Dialup.
> A second computer on 98SE networked to the XP.
>
> If XP pc is on the net and the 98 is then turned on, the XP starts to look
> over the Local Network to get web pages (or emails etc).
>
> Any clues? Help appreciated.
>

On the XP machine, right-click My Network Places -> Properties, then r-click
the local area connection -> Properties

Select Internet Protocol(TCP/IP) -> Properties.

What are the settings for your IP address and the DNS server? If you are using
a static IP address, you need to insert here the DNS addresses (primary and
secondary) of your ISP. If you haven't got them, phone and ask, or check the
ISP's online help as it may be listed there.

Then go back to My Network Places -> Properties, and this time select your
dial-up account, -> Properties and select the Networking tab. Again get to
TCP/IP properties and make sure this time you are getting your IP address
automatically, but again specify you ISP's DNS addresses manually.

I think that should help.

"Fred the Ferret" <> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 4 May 2007 01:55:25 +1000
> "Maxie" <> wrote:
>
>> There's an XP computer connected to the Net via Dialup.
>> A second computer on 98SE networked to the XP.
>>
>> If XP pc is on the net and the 98 is then turned on, the XP starts to
>> look
>> over the Local Network to get web pages (or emails etc).
>>
>> Any clues? Help appreciated.
>>
>
> On the XP machine, right-click My Network Places -> Properties, then
> r-click
> the local area connection -> Properties
>
> Select Internet Protocol(TCP/IP) -> Properties.
>
> What are the settings for your IP address and the DNS server? If you are
> using
> a static IP address, you need to insert here the DNS addresses (primary
> and
> secondary) of your ISP. If you haven't got them, phone and ask, or check
> the
> ISP's online help as it may be listed there.
>
> Then go back to My Network Places -> Properties, and this time select your
> dial-up account, -> Properties and select the Networking tab. Again get to
> TCP/IP properties and make sure this time you are getting your IP address
> automatically, but again specify you ISP's DNS addresses manually.
>
> I think that should help.
>
Ok, went into Network/Properties/LocalArea/Properties/TCP IP/Properties and
removed 192.168.0.1 from Default Gateway, and all is better.

Thanks for the clues.