Re: Direct Connection for file transfer

From: Byte (Byte_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/22/05 

Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2005 08:53:03 -0800

You need an RJ-45 crossover cable if both of the PCs have a port to connect.
At Radio Shack about $6.00 Then use the Files and settings transfer wizard
under Start>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools>transfer wizard

"Rody" wrote:

> Well, I,m only trying to get my files across so i can give my old computer to
> my daughter so really don't have a great interest in routing. As far as I can
> see I've made the proper connection but still can't get the two computers to
> talk to each other,
>
> JDY
>
> "...D." wrote:
>
> > On Fri, 21 Jan 2005 09:35:02 -0800, "Rody"
> > <rody@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >
> > >My old computer has Windows 98.
> > >I can't make the connection between the two computers using the Wizard. I've
> > >reached the Autodetect successfully and connected physically through the Com
> > >Ports but nothing happens. My cable has 9 pin and 25 pin connections. i've
> > >got a 9 pin female asdapter on the 25 pin connecter. Any suggestions?
> > >Would I be better off to use the USB connections if I can find the right
> > >cable?
> >
> > I believe you should get something called a "crossover cable". It twists
> > a wire right to be able to direct connect.
> >
> > Another way to do it, with old-tech routers getting so cheap, is to get a
> > "router". I use a wireless B router here for my modest home network to
> > share a cable Internet connection, and between 3 computers, one win 98, we
> > can send files to other. A wireless B router is old tech and maybe you
> > can pick one up for $15, if you can even find one for sale. And you can
> > use wires too, you don't have to use the wireless part of it. A bonus of
> > most routers is they are also a hardware firewall, and you'd be doubly
> > protected using it & Windows XP's firewall. Or no software firewall
> > needed.
> >
> > ...D.
> >

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