Crossover Cable/ Transfer Wizard

[Annie E.]

Hi All:
I tried to 'transfer' some of folders and files along
with 'settings' by using 'Transfer Wizard' that came with
XP. I used 'CAT 5e Crossover' for this purpose, however
there was NO connection established between two computers
that are EXACT same XP with identical features. Just keep
doing for more than 20-30 minutes without connection
established.

I just wonder how am I *able* to do this connection in
order to 'transfer' successfully?
BTW, I did transfer some of small files from old machine
to new one by using several floppy disks, however I would
prefer to do this job by using 'crossover cable' I
purchased at the local store.

Any suggestions would be truly appreciated.
Annie E.

 

[Mike]

From what I can remember the cable connection for this
isn't a Cat5e "crossover cable" I believe it is serial,
it really is easyer to do it on 3.5 floppy disks.

If I'm wrong and you can do it I would assume you would
have to run the network setup wizard first.

 

[Annie E.]

Hi Mike:
Thanks for your writing along with the honest answer for
this. Yes, ... I agree, ... floppy disks are much more
easier. However, when I tried a fairly accomplished
task, there are more than *50* floppy disks needed.
Then, because I want this, 'Transfer' so BADLY, ... in
your suggestion, should I try 'Network Setup Wizard'
first?? Is this to be NOT too hard to do?
Thanks again,
Annie E.

 

[Rob Elder, MVP-Networking]

No need to use the wizard. Map a drive to the second PC and set up an
advanced connection in the transfer wizard.

 

[Annie E.]

Hi Rob Elder:
Many thanks for your response on this regard. I truly
appreciate it, ... however, .... being a NON-Expert
Tech., I am UNABLE to understand the following
manupulation for the 'transfer' in good way,
advanced connection in the transfer wizard.<<<

I would be truly appreciated it if you could explain
about this more in detail, if possible.
Thanks again,
Annie E.

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

Hi All:
I tried to 'transfer' some of folders and files along
with 'settings' by using 'Transfer Wizard' that came with
XP. I used 'CAT 5e Crossover' for this purpose, however
there was NO connection established between two computers
that are EXACT same XP with identical features. Just keep
doing for more than 20-30 minutes without connection
established.

I just wonder how am I *able* to do this connection in
order to 'transfer' successfully?
BTW, I did transfer some of small files from old machine
to new one by using several floppy disks, however I would
prefer to do this job by using 'crossover cable' I
purchased at the local store.

Any suggestions would be truly appreciated.
Annie E.

Are you sure that you have a properly wired crossover cable? A
regular Ethernet cable won't work. A crossover cable changes some of
the internal wiring from a regular cable.

If the XP computer says "A network cable is unplugged" when you plug
the cable into both computers and power both of them on, the cable
isn't a properly wired crossover cable.

Make sure that XP's local area network connection is enabled:

1. Go to Control Panel | Network and Internet Connections | Network
Connections.

2. Check the LAN connection status.

3. If it says Disabled, right click the connection and click Enable.
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[Annie E.]

Hi Steve Winograd:
Thanks for your informative suggestion, ... however I
still have quite a trouble in regard to Transfer Wizard
by using a cable although I followed every instruction
you suggested here, the above.
Probably, it might be best for me to transfer folders and
files, large and small by using floppy disks.

Thanks for your suggestion and advice, ... I've been kept
learning slowly, ... how to use XP by reading and posting
here, N.G. This place is practically a good classroom
for me to learn computer stuff in many ways.
Thanks again,
Annie E.

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