i have 2 computers, i connected them together with a parallel cable and now i have this problem.

here's what i did on the 2 computers:

the fast win98 DCC host:
added NetBEUI protocol and IPX/SPX protocol in Network properties in control panel. i also installed the direct cable connection (DCC) program from add/remove programs.

the slow win95 DCC client:
added NetBEUI, TCP/IP IPX/SPX protcols. i also installed the dial up networking (1.2MB) upgrade and the ms winsock upgrade (188kb). the DUN upgrade brought virtual networking adapter with it.

now, there is a parallel cable connecting both of these computers. this didn't happen before. I want to use the network without having the hang up on the "Please wait while.." screen.

thanks for reading this.