Hi Will, I had this problem with one of my computers although I could select "Log Off" and then log back on with my user name and password and access the network. I found this tip in a Windows Magazine(R) "Special Tips Issue Winter 1999" under Networking. "You might have problems browsing with Windows 95 if you have not cached a start-up log-on password. Use RegEdit to get to the following variable: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\ Windows\Current Version\Network\Real Mode Net. Delete the line that says AUTOLOGON=0 and reboot." Now the system asked for a log on password each time. Regards, Bill Griffith Integrated Computer Solutions >I set up a network between a 486 Packard Bell with Win 95 and a Win98 Dell, using a Cat5 crossover cable. The Dell can see the Packard Bell and itself, transfer files back and forth. The Packard Bell doesn't know it's on a network: can't see itself or the Dell. Sharing is enabled in all the correct places, workgroup name is the same. Here's the odd bit: The Packard Bell will not ask for a network (or even Windows) log on. And no amount of reinstalling network components seem to get it to ask for one (Client for MS networks is the logon choice). I think that the two network problems are tied together. Will Stephenson ><> [log in to unmask]< P PCSOFT only works if you contribute. Send your messages to be posted to: [log in to unmask]