Direct cable connection in WinXP

[Ann]

Have been trying to connect my desktop to my laptop by
direct cable connection. Have not been able to get this
to work. Can anyone help? Thank you

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

Have been trying to connect my desktop to my laptop by
direct cable connection. Have not been able to get this
to work. Can anyone help? Thank you

See these web pages:

DirectParallel® and Direct Cable Connection (DCC) Step-by-Step SETUP
http://www.lpt.com/Support/DCC-SetUp/dcc-setup.htm

HOW TO: Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in
Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;305621
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Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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