I would like to set up a direct cable connection so I can share files from the old 95 computer to the XP computer. I have tried following the directions to set it up but can not get it to work. I am sure that by now I have everything messed up pretty good. Can anyone help with this problem
What directions did you follow?
If you want a direct cable connection between the serial or parallel
ports of the two computers, see:
DirectParallel® and Direct Cable Connection (DCC) Step-by-Step SETUP
http://www.lpt.com/Support/DCC-SetUp/dcc-setup.htm
If you want an Ethernet connection, connecting two computers directly
to each other requires a crossover cable. A regular Ethernet cable
won't work.
Windows XP's Network Setup Wizard won't run on Windows 95, so for an
Ethernet connection you need to configure the Windows 95 network
settings manually. Go to Control Panel | Network and:
1. Add these network components if they aren't already present:
TCP/IP protocol
Client for Microsoft Networks
File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
2. Remove these network components if they're present:
IPX/SPX protocol
NetBEUI protocol
Client for NetWare networks
3. Set the workgroup name to the same name as the Windows XP computer
uses (default for XP is MSHOME).
If Windows XP is configured as an Internet Connection Sharing host,
that's all there is to it. Windows XP will automatically assign
TCP/IP properties to Windows 95. For information on ICS, see:
Windows XP Internet Connection Sharing
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics
Otherwise, you need to assign static IP addresses to both computers.
On Windows XP:
1. Open the Network Connections folder.
2. Right click the network connection.
3. Click Properties.
4. Double click "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
5. Click "Use the following IP address".
6. Enter IP address 192.168.0.1.
7. Enter subnet mask 255.255.255.0.
On Windows 95:
1. Go to Control Panel | Network.
2. Double click "TCP/IP->network adapter".
3. Click "Specify an IP address".
4. Enter IP address 192.168.0.2.
5. Enter subnet mask 255.255.255.0.
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