Ethernet connection between Vista/XP

Posted: 05-28-2008, 02:53 AM

Victory-Starr

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I just got a new laptop that is running Vista Home Premium 32bit. I hav
an old desktop that is running XP Service Pack 2

I want to move some files off of the desktop onto my laptop using a
Ethernet cable, which I already have.

I don't want to use wireless and I don't intend to connect the two t
the Internet. I just want to move files

Can someone please explain to me how I can set up a network between th
two of them?

Thanks

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Re: Ethernet connection between Vista/XP

Posted: 05-28-2008, 03:22 AM

You can use a cross over cable between two computers. If they are
capable of 1 Gbps, get a CAT 6 cross over. Cross over cable is not a
patch cable. You can use a router and patch cables.

Same workgroup for both computers
Same user account on both computers with same password
Same subnet

192.168.0.1 and 192.168.0.2 using 255.255.255.0. If you are using a
cross over cable, the gateway is same address. If a router, its the
router's address.

You need to set up a share in Windows for each drive you want to see.
Use the account above for rights.

Disable firewall and anti-virus. My Network Places can see the other
computer. Just copy and paste. Don't move. Takes longer and you can't
compare file count and size at the end.

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Re: Ethernet connection between Vista/XP

Posted: 06-26-2008, 09:41 AM

same problem here with my pc and laptop
i followed all the steps but no positive result man help me with full
detailed procedure plz
thx

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Re: Ethernet connection between Vista/XP

Posted: 06-26-2008, 01:45 PM

You can google workgroup networking or home networking. Many sites have
step by step directions.

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Re: Ethernet connection between Vista/XP

Posted: 06-26-2008, 04:24 PM

well the moment i posted it just started working miraculously! thx for
ur reply dude
god speed

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