DOS to XP file transfer

[mrpeja]

Hi, I want to transfer files from DOS machine to XP machine using Ethernet card. I need step by step explanation how to install what I need to DOS machine and to XP machine. Miro

 

[floppybootstomp]

Hi and welcome to the forum

Not quite sure of your setup when you say Ethernet Card.

Are both machines connected to a network via an ethernet socket in each machine? Does the XP machine see the DOS machine?

If so it's simply a matter of using copy and paste over the network.

But if one machine doesn't have network capability then it will be a little more complex.

If the DOS machine has an optical drive you could create a Linux live distro disc on the XP machine, boot with it on the DOS machine then transfer the DOS files to an external CD drive or memory stick and then transfer from external device to XP machine.

Need more details on both machines and their network status.

 

[mrpeja]

Hi, floppybootstomp, Thanks for the reply Let me explain in details: I don't want to use CD or floppy. I have one Ethernet PCI card insltalled in DOS machine and one additional Ethernet card installed in XP machine. Basically, I have problem which software (and how) to install in DOS machine (card driver, protocol etc.) so DOS machine can comunicate through UTP cable with XP machine Miro

 

[floppybootstomp]

Sounds as if you need a 'mirror' ethernet cable, one with switched connections, usually coloured yellow.

Just connect the two machines with the cable to each ethernet port, run the XP network setup wizard and you should have the two machines networked enabling file transfer.

 

[muckshifter]

you will need a x-over ethernet cable or use a 'switch/hub' if not ... and you are right about the DOS 'software' needed. Ethernet cards usually come with a packet driver. If you didn't get one, (a floppy disk) try contacting the card manufacturer happy hunting on that.

Here is an example of what you will need to do ... http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/C1A843A4F8DB753D86256C1C005ADCF0

 

[mrpeja]

Hi, muckshifter, Thanks for the reply. This is very good example. But I'll be glad if you know a link to another example, which will be for my type of ethernet card: DE-528 Regards, Miro

 

[muckshifter]

Sorry, as I said, good luck finding DOS software ... as far as I can tell that card only has 'drivers' for Windows98/ME/2000/XP/NT/Novell

http://www.dlink.co.uk/cs/Satellite...rm=DE-528CT&pagename=DLinkEurope-GB/DLWrapper

however, no idea if these will help ...

http://driverscollection.com/?H=DE-528CT&By=D-Link

as for getting it to all work, enlist the help of an 'old' network guru ... that isn't me by the way

 

[Silverhazesurfer]

I'm wicked rusty at my DOS command line. However, flipping through http://www.computing.net/answers/dos/transfer-xp-pc-dos-pc-how/15249.html

I find some things that spur memories.