TCP/IP(Shared) and TCP/IP(Home) Components Missing

This issue can occur if the Iphlpapi.dll file is the incorrect version or damaged. www.tartoos.com

To resolve this issue, extract a new version of the file from the Windows 98 Second Edition CD-ROM and then remove and reinstall ICS. To extract the Iphlpapi.dll file, follow these steps: www.tartoos.com

1.  Click Start , click Run , type sfc.exe in the Open box, and then click OK .

2.  Click Extract one file from Installation disk .

3.  Type iphlpapi.dll in the Specify the system file you would like to restore box, and then click Start .

4.  In the Restore From box, type the drive letter and path to the Windows 98 Second Edition Source CD-ROM folder.

5.  In the Save File In box, type the full path to the \Windows\System folder (for example, C:\Windows\System), and the click OK .

6.  Click OK to use the default backup folder when you are prompted.

7.  Click OK and the quit System File Checker.

8.  Remove and reinstall ICS

Enable DHCP Services on Host www.tartoos.com

Without a proper IP address, the client will be unable to communicate with the Host computer. If the client computer does not obtain an IP address from the Host, the DHCP service may be disabled. To enable the DHCP services on the Host computer, follow these steps:

1.  On the Windows 98 Second Edition CD-ROM, open the Tools\MTSutil\ICS folder.

2.  Right-click the Dhcp_on.inf file, and then click Install .

3.  Restart Windows.

Client Configuration

Configure Client for DHCP www.tartoos.com

To configure the client computer to obtain an IP address from the Host computer, follow these steps:

1.  Click Start , point to Settings , click Control Panel , and then double click Network .

2.  Click the TCP/IP component installed for the Network Adapter on you LAN.

3.  Click Properties .

4.  On the IP Address tab, click Obtain IP address automatically .

5.  On the WINS Configuration tab, click Use DHCP for WINS Resolution .

6.  On the Gateway tab, remove any gateways that may be installed.

7.  On the DNS Configuration tab, click Disable DNS .

8.  Click OK , click OK again, and then click Yes if you are prompted to restart the computer.

If you prefer to assign the client IP information manually, or feel that the DHCP is not functioning properly, refer to the section entitled How to Assign a Static IP Address later in this article.