PlanB, www.anoyances.org thinks you CAN network across different MS versions;

Connect to a Windows XP or 2000 system with a Windows 95, 98, or Me system over a Network;

I can't access other computers from My Network Places/Network Neighborhood
The most common cause is authentication. Windows 2000 and Windows XP both take security very seriously, and won't allow remote access to any computer without a valid username and password. Conversely, Windows 9x/Me has virtually no security, and does not enforce any sort of user authentication. Here's what you need to do:

Make sure your Windows 9x/Me systems all have valid users logged in; if you don't see Log off (username) in the Start Menu, then you're not really logged in. (Note that some early versions of Windows 95 might be a little flaky here).
Also, make sure you've entered a password; although Windows 9x/Me allows blank passwords, Windows XP/2000 does not. (If you don't want to enter a password each time you start Windows, see this article.)
If you have more than one Windows 9x/Me-based computer, and you don't care about security between the computers in your home/office, it will probably be easiest to give all the computers the same username and password.
Then, in any Windows XP/2000 systems you want to connect to, use the Users and Passwords icon in Control Panel to add a new user: the username and password should match those entered on the Windows 9x/Me systems. You can make as many user accounts as you need, and even set different permissions depending on what you want them to be able to access (make them Administrators if you want everyone to have full access).

Havnt tried it with 95 myself but it sounds like its worth giving it a go. Alternatively how about upgrading your old machine to win98?

Neil

Plan B

Make sure that you use TCP/IP Protocol on the Win95 M/C you should have no (few) problems networking Win 95 to XP

robber / Optimist

Thanks for the advice - lots to investigate there.

PlanB

I cancelled a Freeserve account yesterday, but it's coming back to haunt me.
Every 3-4 minutes, the "Enter Network Password" dialogue box keeps popping up, showing "pop.freeserve.com" as the Server and asking for my username and password.
I've deleted all reference to Freeserve on Internet Options, Network Connections and Phone & Modem, but still it keeps coming back.
Should I be looking somewhere else to delete it?

tia, hawkeye

hawkeye, it's the mail account trying to pick up your mail. Go into Outlook Express, Tools/Accounts/All tab, find Freeserve entries and Remove.

Kayak, thanks. That, of course, was the problem. The fact that it happened every 4 minutes, should have given me the clue:-)

Some info on Back Web lite:

http://www.cexx.org/dlgli.htm

I'm still having problems shifting this from my PC... although I think it's disabled. I suspect it sneaked in with the Logitech mouse driver.

Regards,

Pete

I have installed a couple of USB wireless network devices from Bluetake (www.bluetake.com) They seem to talk to each other, but not completely sure. Don't seem to be able to set up network on PC and laptop to use them. Any ideas?

I want to set up a wireless way of connecting my laptop to ISDN (BT Homehighway). i don't want to have a PC as a dedicated comms server type thing - I just want to be able to use my Laptop anywhere in the house connected to the net.

I have found the ZoomAir Internet gateway thing that does it I think:

http://reviews.zdnet.co.uk/review/19/2/309.html

but does anyone out there use it or have any other alternatives. there seems to be loads of wireless broadband stuff out there but not much ISDN.

Ta

If anyone is wishing to upgrade their monitors to TFTs I've just noticed Maplin are doing a special offer on some 15" ones for 199.

VESA mountable too! Bargain?? - I have no idea on the quality but seeing as you get 14 days to return them - I may try one out for the bathroom!

http://www.maplin.co.uk

bristolbaz + all

I was in my local PC World on Friday. They had Proview 17" c/w speakers for 297. I don't think they are that good a quality, but FYI and all that!

It seems they are plummeting in price now.

The Sharp 17" tft that Croc recommends are available on e-buyer from 295 plus VAT & delivery - approx 350 all told. I'm trying to decide whether to have one like that and get a second later or 2 15" ones now.
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=UFNTaG93UmVzdWx0cw%3D%3D

Simply had some good deals on a 15" Mitac tft, model 15DX3, limited stocks, 3 yr on site swap warranty on their e-mail letter. They had it at 159+VAT = 186.83 (Plus deliv I assume). No idea of the spec though. edit see below:
http://www.simply.co.uk/default.asp?sn2084984178&strRedirect=email/ec010.asp
SPECIFICATIONS*
ScreenSize 15" TFT Screen
Pixel Pitch 0.297 (H) x 0.297 (V)
Colour Display 16.7 million
Contrast 300:1 (Typical)
Brightness 250 cd/m
Response 30ms
Max Resolution 1024 x 768 - 75 Hz
Viewing Angle -60~60 (H) x -40~60 (V)
Dimensions 330(W)mm x 353(H)mm x 173(D)mm
Plug & Play DDC 1/2B
Weight 2.65Kg
USB Support No

edit sorry, the simply link doesn't work v well, I think you have to sign up for their weekly e-mail to get this offer.

Thanks Guys - I didn't realise that they are getting so cheap now!

I think that Sharp 15" on Ebuyer looks good quality for 215

I have a Proview 17in works well

p

OK Larch, wasn't sure.

bristolbaz - if that is your size and price range I would recommend considering the NEC 1535vi. Excellent spec for @234 - around 100 less than 6months ago :-( when I got mine but I'll have another when I'm in the market for one.

Ive got 2 AOC 17".280 each.They are as good as my old 17" Crt monitor.
I finally got Broadband today after harrasing BT To enable my exchange for the last year.Its Great!Im sure ill get used to the speed but at the moment the difference is awesome.

Iain, what model? - & where did you buy them? (Still looking!)

LM720A.I got them off a friend who is building me a new system.
If your interested i can check and see if he has any left.