Idiots guide to connecting 2 pcs needed

tgbyhn10111

tgbyhn10111

tgbyhn10111

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I have 2 PCs with XP home on both, a cat5e crossover cable connecting them and a desire to transfer data from one to the other. Would someone tell me what I need to enable / install to get them talking? Thanks
 
Nothing, provided they both have working ethernet adapters...

Just share the folders you want to copy. This can be done by right-clicking, selecting properties and clicking the "sharing" tab.
 
neil_g said:
youll prob need to manually set IP details on each box if you have troubles..
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If you want one to share files with another the network setup wizard can designate it as a server to avoid problems. Then you can share folders\map network drives etc.
 
sr4470 said:
If you want one to share files with another the network setup wizard can designate it as a server to avoid problems. Then you can share folders\map network drives etc.
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OK so just connect them up and start the wizard and say I want to share files and one is a server. No prob. thanks
 
tgbyhn10111 said:
Thanks. Do i get that from ipconfig? Where would I need to set it?
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its in control panel, network, properties of Local Area Connection, TCI/IP properties.

tbh i use that to stop the wizards from cocking up existing network settings, but then if you dont normally use any settings just use the wizard like suggested.
 
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