Hi

I have just set up my 2 computers as a LAN, using a crossover cable and no
hub.  everything seemed to be working fine until I noticed that  computer A
would freeze during the loading of windows, unless I have  computer B
going.  When A is frozen the light on the network  card is flickering
constantly. It is necessary to hit the reset button and boot into safe mode.
  If I delete the protocols IPX/SPX and netbeui (I have tried both), it
boots without computer B being logged on.

I have reinstalled the network card, as initially there were 2
installations of it showing up under control pannel/networking, and this
was causing double entries of each protocol I installed, I mistakenly
thought this could have been causing the problem.

Computer B boots properly with both IPX/SPX  and Netbeui installed whether
or not comp A is online.

Entries listed in control pannel/networks:

Client for Microsoft Networks
Dial up adapter
Realtek RTL 8029(AS) PCI Ethernet Nic
TCP/IP -> Dialup Adapter
TCP/IP -> Realtek RTL 8029(AS) PCI Ethernet Nic
File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks

Both computers have shared level access control, all drives on both
machines are set for full sharing.

I was advised to check for mapped network drives in "my Computer" but only
local drives are listed.

Strangely I am still able to access files across the LAN with only the
TCP/IP protocol installed.  With this setup and when viewing the network on
comp A  It is necessary to go to Network Neighborhood /Entire
network/Workgroup to access comp B.  When viewing the network on comp B,
comp A shows up in Network Neighborhood as normal.

The only other problem I encountered was, I was unable to print from comp A
to the local printer on compB.  I could however do the reverse, print from
B to A's local printer.

As I still seem to have file sharing via TCP/IP ???? the dirty fix would be
to only install the IPX/SPX Protocol when I need to have a gaming session......

Always having the second computer on is not an option.
Here's hoping someone knows how to fix this problem.

Hardware - Comp A:
AsusA7M266 Mainboard
AMD Athlon 1333 CPU
512meg DDR RAM
30 gig WD HDD
64meg GforceGTS DDR Graphics
Creative live value Sound card
Realtek pci network card
Intelli eye mouse
etc etc etc

Hardware - Comp B
Asus SP97v
AMD 400 CPU (overclocked to 450)
94 meg RAM
20 gig HDD
Voodoo 2 Graphics card
Sound blaster 16 sound card
NE2000 ethernet network card.
etc etc etc

Thanks in advance...
Leigh Jennings
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