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james1147
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_ 		14. April 2006 @ 09:34 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi, as in the subject, I am stuck trying to transfer files between two different computers. I have a RJ-45 Crossover cable. When I connected the computers and went to set up a small network, nothing happened. Any help please? Any help would be appreciated. BTW, both computers are running Windows Xp.
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_ 		14. April 2006 @ 11:16 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
OK. first and foremost make sure file and print sharing is on. Secondly, it makes it a little easier if when you are setting up the network you click the option about no internet.. You will also need to make sure the "workgroup" name is the same.. I think Windows default is MSHOME, you can leave it like that, but just make sure they are the same.
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_ 		14. April 2006 @ 11:27 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
can also slave data hd to other computer to copy info off.
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_ 		15. April 2006 @ 05:15 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
hi again, the file and print sharing is on, and the workgroup name is the same, i even tried switching it around (different workgroup names other than mshome) and when I go to view workgroup computers, on one of the computers it shows nothing, and on the other computer it shows itself. btw, only one of the computers has a modem attached to it, should both be connected to a modem?
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Make sure that you drop the firewall on both computers while you are transferring. You can put them up after the transfer is complete.

You may also want to map the drives where the shared files folders are, although you don't have to.
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_ 		15. April 2006 @ 13:13 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Firstly make sure that the crossover cable is correctly pinned out and working.
make sure both Eth interfaces are up.
Next make sure they are both conf'g in the same network i.e. 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0 and 192.168.1.2 255.255.255.0.
Next make sure that both PCs can ping themselves and also the other end.
Open the command window from the run menu (type cmd)
Then type ping 192.168.1.1 and make sure it responds, then from same PC ping 192.168.1.2.
Do the same from other PC aswell, ping 192.168.1.2 then ping 192.168.1.1.
If this works you need to look at the next level up, if not you have a basic problem that needs sorting before you go any further.
If it does not work then make sure that at least the interfaces are up, then make sure that packets are incrementing in and out at both ends.
Then make sure that firewalls are temp disabled.
Check the cable.
If the ping test works okay, then look at the networking side.
Having double checked that both PCs are in the same workgroup, then go to my computer, right click C:\ drive and then enter the sharing tab and set the sharing of the drive.
It will then come up with a hand symbol to show it is shared.
Go the next PC and then go into control panel and from there select my network connections and it should show up the new shared drive on the other PC.

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NepiKez
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_ 		15. April 2006 @ 13:15 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
BigDK

wholy sweet system

how much that thing set u back if u dont mind me askin


p.s. check out my thread...... SATA HD issue :)
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Too much is the answer to your cost question.
But I've built it up over time, selling bits off as I upgrade them.
I've also claimed the VAT back, as I've bought it through my company as an office system.(it just happens to play games and burn films etc... very well too).
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