Installing Appletalk capability into XP machine for use with Apple LWIIg

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Installing Appletalk capability into XP machine for use with Apple LWIIg

My problem is one of translation.
I have downloaded the information on what files to extract from Windows NT 2000 for transfer to Windows XP. However, I have run into a problem. The instructions for insertion of the control files all refer to folder names like C:\Windows\Windows(NT)\ some file name.

I have searched my C: drive and have not found any folders that have the specified path. I even created the folders, but that did not work either. My LW still does not show up as an option when installing a printer.

So what is the key?

iBook G4 & 6100/G3

Posted on Mar 29, 2006 8:48 AM

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Answer 1

Mar 29, 2006 12:38 PM in response to William White1

The name of the main folder you are looking for depends on how Win XP was installed. If you don't have a folder named Windows the one that you are looking for is most likely named Winnt. You also need to unhide hidden files in the tool, folder options, view menu to find all the folders that you need.

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Answer 2

Mar 29, 2006 2:07 PM in response to William White1

I've got the following info from Abdulfattah Abdulrahim. I have changed the files to my XP-Windows as follows:
C/WINDOWS\INF\netatlk.inf
C/WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\sfmatalk.sys
C/WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\sfmatmsg.dll
C/WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\sfmmon.dll
C/WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\sfmwshat.dll
C/WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\SPOOL\PRTPROCS\W32X86\sfmpsprt.dll
Exchanged %SYSTEMROOT%\ by C/WINDOWS
"For installing AppleTalk you need to extract the following files from the Windows 2000 CD or copy them from an installed Windows 2000 to these directories and you should be able to add AppleTalk as a protocol in Network Connections - Local Area Connections Properties.I'm not sure
if it still works with XP SP2 but still worth a try."
I've looked at my XP BootC/Windows and found inf- and system32 folder there
Where did you download the info-would be very interested to get for Networking with Macs(OS9.1)

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Answer 3

Mar 29, 2006 2:20 PM in response to AppleIIFreak

Correction:
Should be C\WINDOWS ! instead of C/WINDOWS sorry!

IIe /IIgs/SE/Classic/LCII Mac OS 8.6 or Earlier

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William White1 Author

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Mar 30, 2006 6:45 AM in response to AppleIIFreak

I believe I found this in the Apple Archieve. Here is the original text:
"To install AppleTalk protocol to Windows XP
Required files: (Get them from any system running Windows 2000 Professional or Server)
netatlk.inf, sfmatalk.sys, sfmmon.dll, sfmatmsg.dll, sfmwshat.dll, sfmpsprt.dll
If they can not be found you need to unhide hidden and system files.
Copy the files to their respective places:

C:WINDOWS(WINNT)\INF\netatlk.inf
C:WINDOWS(WINNT)\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\sfmatalk.sys
C:WINDOWS(WINNT)\SYSTEM32\sfmatmsg.dll
C:WINDOWS(WINNT)\SYSTEM32\sfmmon.dll
C:WINDOWS(WINNT)\SYSTEM32\sfmwshat.dll
C:WINDOWS(WINNT)\SYSTEM32\SPOOL\PRTPROCS\W32X86\sfmpsprt.dll

AppleTalk Protocol should now be available under the list of Protocols you can add in Network Connections - Local Area Connections Properties

This is only good using AppleTalk printers attached to the network. The AT printer will show up, if it's turned on, under Add Printer-Local printer attached to this computer - create a new port - AppleTalk Printing devices.
For more info see: http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/s agadd_appletalkport.mspx (you do not need to capture the port for the printer to work)

If you can not get acess to these files list an email address and I will send them to you."

The link provides the info on setting up the printer port in Windows.

I will try your fix out tonight, and let you know if it works with SP2.

Thanks for the info.

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Answer 5

Mar 30, 2006 6:55 AM in response to William White1

william
Thanks for the message-the files are exactly the same I think.
I got that advice for connecting to Macs,not only printers.
Didn't try yet because my XP is my daily working machine for internet.
Got from Xp to my Maxs with using their IP/websharing-but not the other way-no network.
Rainer
Good luck

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Answer 6

Apr 8, 2006 8:25 AM in response to AppleIIFreak

William
Just an addition.
I used Dave from thursby.com(evaluation download of 6.1) to connect from 7600PM to my XP machine/and Windows 2000-you can use Printersharing there,too.
Works fine.

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William White1 Author

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Apr 11, 2006 4:21 PM in response to AppleIIFreak

Well, I tried to connect the printer to the xp. made sure all the files were where they were suppose to be. Went through the MS procedure and ran into one glitch.

When I did the "click to create new port" the options were, Local Port or Standard TCP/IP. I tried both. If I used Local Port, I defaulted to the driver menu. if I used the TCP/IP, I got to a menu that would allow me to pick the APPLE Network Printer. Neither scheme worked. I guess it does not work with SP2. I even tried to connect to the printer via the IP address.

Any ideas are welcome.

thanks for your help.

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Answer 8

Apr 11, 2006 5:31 PM in response to William White1

The laserWriter IIg is not an LPR/LPD Printer.

>"Apple LaserWriter Printers With Built-in LPD

LaserWriter 8500
LaserWriter 12/640PS
Color LaserWriter 12/660PS
Color LaserWriter 12/600PS
LaserWriter 16/600PS
LaserWriter Pro 810
Since these printers support LPD, you can print from any LPR client (for example, LaserWriter 8.5.1) directly to the printer. In essence, the printer itself is an LPD print server."

from 24512--What is LPR?

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Answer 9

William White1 Author

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Apr 13, 2006 7:51 AM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

I have only one response to your post: ARRRRGGGG!!!!

P.S. Thanks for solving the mystery, now I can sleep nights.

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Answer 10

AppleSpy

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May 12, 2006 1:35 AM in response to William White1

I tried copying all files you have mentioned.

However, when I tried installing the protocol, message "Could not add the requested component. The error is The specified procedure could not be found." Any advise for this problem?

I tried the Have Disk option but I'm not sure what specific inf file is needed.

Thanks.

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Answer 11

May 15, 2006 1:28 AM in response to William White1

I believe I found this in the Apple Archieve. Here is
the original text:
"To install AppleTalk protocol to Windows XP
Required files: (Get them from any system running
Windows 2000 Professional or Server)
netatlk.inf, sfmatalk.sys, sfmmon.dll, sfmatmsg.dll,
sfmwshat.dll, sfmpsprt.dll
If they can not be found you need to unhide hidden
and system files.
Copy the files to their respective places:

C:WINDOWS(WINNT)\INF\netatlk.inf
C:WINDOWS(WINNT)\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\sfmatalk.sys
C:WINDOWS(WINNT)\SYSTEM32\sfmatmsg.dll
C:WINDOWS(WINNT)\SYSTEM32\sfmmon.dll
C:WINDOWS(WINNT)\SYSTEM32\sfmwshat.dll
C:WINDOWS(WINNT)\SYSTEM32\SPOOL\PRTPROCS\W32X86\sfmpsp
rt.dll

AppleTalk Protocol should now be available under the
list of Protocols you can add in Network Connections
- Local Area Connections Properties

This is only good using AppleTalk printers attached
to the network. The AT printer will show up, if it's
turned on, under Add Printer-Local printer attached
to this computer - create a new port - AppleTalk
Printing devices.
For more info see:
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windo
ws/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/sag add_appletalkport.mspx
(you do not need to capture the port for the printer
to work)

If you can not get acess to these files list an email
address and I will send them to you."

The link provides the info on setting up the printer
port in Windows.

I will try your fix out tonight, and let you know if
it works with SP2.

Thanks for the info.

I would very much like these files if you are willing to send them on…
TIA
-Perry Liebe

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FAsTec

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Jul 9, 2006 1:42 AM in response to William White1

Hi all of you.

One simple question:

at the end, do somebody has been able, using the files above, to get the appletalk protocol working on Windows XP Pro Professional ?

At least to been able to share Windows XP Printers on an appletalk network I mean.

Thank you for any answer

Robert
FAsTec - Verona
Italy

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Answer 13

Jul 11, 2006 12:39 PM in response to FAsTec

If you do everthing correctly you will be able to print to any network AppleTalk printer. It does work for Win XP Pro.

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