Data or File share using ethernet and crossover cable?

[JP]

Could I get some step by step help from an expert out
there?

I just received an upgraded laptop computer that is
running on Windows XP.

My old PC's that have some valuable data still stored on
them is running on Windows 98.

I recently purchased a "Crossover" cable so that I could
use the LAN connections to share data from one PC to
another.

I have in the past done this with the help of a friend
who has since moved away...needless to say, I am a little
rusty and remembering what I need to do Step by Step.

I understand that I have to set up IP Protocol's on each
PC that are unique to them. I also have to enable file
sharing...I just can't seem to get one PC to communicate
or see the other PC.

Can someone help me to do this...please act as if I know
nothing about PC's and take me through a Dummies version
of file sharing from PC to PC...

Thank you.

 

[Jeff Clark]

i'm stupid, but i do know that the ip addresses of the 2 computers have to
be in the same range - all the same but the last
....er octet is it?

 

[Wesley VogelX]

JP;
There are eight parts to this article.
How to Configure a Direct Cable Connection with Windows XP Home Edition
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=814981&SD=HSCH
All kinds of diagrams, pictures, etc.
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Hope this helps. Let us know.
Not all advice may be correct. Use common sense.
Wes

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[Ramesh [MS-MVP]]

Hi JP,

Configuring the peer-peer network is pretty simple. You just need to run
Network Setup Wizard on both computers to get everything right.

These guides will help:

Creating a home network: [See: Install and configure the network software]
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=/directory/worldwide/en
-gb%2Fhnetwork.asp

Excellent Microsoft KBs on Home Networking:
How to Set Up a Small Network with Windows XP Home Edition (PART 1):
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=813936 (8 Parts available)

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Could I get some step by step help from an expert out
there?

I just received an upgraded laptop computer that is
running on Windows XP.

My old PC's that have some valuable data still stored on
them is running on Windows 98.

I recently purchased a "Crossover" cable so that I could
use the LAN connections to share data from one PC to
another.

I have in the past done this with the help of a friend
who has since moved away...needless to say, I am a little
rusty and remembering what I need to do Step by Step.

I understand that I have to set up IP Protocol's on each
PC that are unique to them. I also have to enable file
sharing...I just can't seem to get one PC to communicate
or see the other PC.

Can someone help me to do this...please act as if I know
nothing about PC's and take me through a Dummies version
of file sharing from PC to PC...

Thank you.