MSM:  Direct Cable Connection requires that the same protocol be installed on both 
computers.

in your case that probably means making do with whatever common protocol is already 
in place.
disable any that are not identical on both computers.

for the Win98 machine; see the links below after your text.





On Monday, September 16, 2002 at 7:46 pm, MSM wrote:
>I have a question about Connect 
>to a Windows XP or 2000 system with a Windows 95, 98, or Me system over a Network:

>
>
>I am trying to connect a laptop running Windows 98 to a desktop running Windows 
XP 
>using a parallel cable.  I am able to set up Direct Cable Connections on the desktop, 
>but that option is not available under the Communications menu on the laptop.  I 
>bought the laptop used so I don't have any additional software to download addtional 
>components from.  What can I do?
http://support.microsoft.com/search/preview.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q306065
http://support.microsoft.com/search/preview.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q298446

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