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On your win 98/95 machines you'll need to log on using client for microsoft networks with a username and password matching an existing account(s) on the win2k machine. Then, assuming that the 2k machine is using the NTFS file system, you'll need to grant those users permissions to the shares...

If computer #1 can ping #2 but not the other way around, I"d suspect that computer #2's builtin firewall was enabled. Try disabling it and see what happens.

yes, xphome supports the ntfs file system

By using the query from Excel, you can set it up such that everytime you open the Excel file the query executes and Excel is updated as of that time. Otherwise, you'll need to write VB code so that "on exit" the new records are added to your Excel file. Personally I prefer the former.

Instead of exporting to Excel (which can be a pain) why not just import directly into Excel using Data->Import External Data? Or use a query form Excel to get the data?

As an adimin on a win2k machine you should be able to take ownership of the folder and then decrypt the folder. On a stand alone system the administrator is the default "keeper of the keys".

When you use roaming profiles, the entire profile is saved at shutdown and conversely loaded at startup. Users with larger profiles will take more time at shutdown.

Turn off XP's builtin firewall.

You CAN install win2K server on a seperate partion on your hdd but afterwards you'll need to repair the XP installation using your XP CD

Yes, they're basically the same operating system.

Do you login with the same passwords on each machine?

If the users have NO local account on the machines they're accessing from, then they should not be able to logon at will.

You can use the hidden shares (i.e. c$)

Tools->Share Workbook This allows multiple users to update data in the same workbook at once.

You'll need to get into the security settings for the folders and using the advanced properties "take ownership" of the folders while logged on as an administrator.