Yes, that is exactly what i want---a shared printer. By default, the "Simple File Sharing" has been ticked. I didn't install any firewall, but the dsl router has its own firewall, doesn't it? <---- Actually, i am not really sure. Now, the 98 machine really can "see" a printer on xp machine. However, a error message appears on the printer folder --- "user Intervention Required -- use printer offline". I have no clue what does it mean. BTW, my printer is HP laserJet 1200 series. Thank you very much, MadMick lucas