- Problem with cross-over cable
- Posted by BB99 on May 14th, 2006
I'm trying to connect 2 computers with a cross-over cable, but having no
luck. The first machine is running XP and is connected to the web. the
second is running Win98, and I don't care whether it gains net access or not.
i just want to transfer files to the 2nd pc from the first using the x/o
cable.
Can anyone walk me through the process, or tell me where in XP I can find
the directions / tutorial?
TIA
Bruce
- Posted by Jerry on May 14th, 2006
You run the network setup wizard on the XP system and when asked, make a
floppy that is then used to put files on the 98 machine so they can talk to
each other.
"BB99" <BB99@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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- Posted by Anton Pegan, Avtenta.si on May 14th, 2006
Hi,
You can try using the Network Setup Wizard. Take a look at the following
article:
How to Configure a Direct Cable Connection with Windows XP Home Edition
(PART 1)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/814981/
Regards,
Anton Pegan
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- Posted by Steve Winograd [MVP] on May 14th, 2006
In article <Oo9Hag5dGHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl>, "Anton Pegan,
Avtenta.si" <anton.pegan@avtenta-no_spam.si> wrote:
Good idea!
Much of that article doesn't apply here. A direct cable connection
uses a serial or parallel cable, not a crossover Ethernet cable.
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- Posted by Nepatsfan on May 14th, 2006
2ED7310C-CBD6-444F-A3D1-28A089F240DD@microsoft.com,
BB99 <BB99@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
You might find this article helpful:
Direct Crossover Connection Setup: Windows 95/98/ME To Windows
XP
http://www.cellarstoneindia.com/cabl...98-MeToXP).pdf
You can skip over any instructions that mention having to
install NetBEUI. As long as both computers use TCP/IP, you
should be fine.
Good luck
Nepatsfan
- Posted by BB99 on May 17th, 2006
Worked perfectly. Thanks a million!
"Nepatsfan" wrote:
- Posted by Nepatsfan on May 17th, 2006
You're welcome.
Nepatsfan
3BC79BFD-C5E0-4F84-B755-5DF69FE63179@microsoft.com,
BB99 <BB99@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
