RE: Home Networking Problem

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From: Les Proctor (LesProctor_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/19/05


Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2005 08:33:02 -0800


"Harvey Mistry" wrote:

> Hi, I'm trying to set up a home network with a laptop and desktop computer,
> both with Windows XP Pro SP2 installed. I'm using a Cat5e patch cable to
> connect them both directly through the ports on the computers. I set them up
> using the set-up wizard on XP. I'm not sure if its because of the cable or
> the computers. The computers don't even detect each other and I can't ping
> the other computer.
> Please help
>
> Thanks



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