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(Oh, we tried the network setup wizard and created a 'network config' floppy disk. It crashed my system and I had to format and re-install. So stay away from that option.)

I can see if it was XP to Windows 9x. But XP to XP and without a hub or router the floopy has never failed.

I have seen this advised on a lot of gaming sites and all with success to include my families home network.

How did the network professional you paid for install your network did he also have to reformat your drive. Maybe it was something you already had installed and the new format resolved it?