Direct Cable (Parallel) Connection

[Guest]

I have created a Direct Cable Connection (Parallel) between my Laptop (Guest)
and PC (Host). The connection icons come up on both machines ok and they are
obviously connected. But when I go to my "Network Places" there are no icons
for shared folders! I need the connection to download files from my PC to my
Laptop. Do I need some other software to transfer these files? Help would
be much appreciated!

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

I have created a Direct Cable Connection (Parallel) between my Laptop (Guest)
and PC (Host). The connection icons come up on both machines ok and they are
obviously connected. But when I go to my "Network Places" there are no icons
for shared folders! I need the connection to download files from my PC to my
Laptop. Do I need some other software to transfer these files? Help would
be much appreciated!

These web pages should help:

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/?id=305621
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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[Jack]

Hi
Might be a cable problem, you need a specific type of cable.
If you have USB on both computers this might be an alternative solution.
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10364135&loc=101&sp=1
Jack (MVP-Networking).

 

[Guest]

Thanks Jack! - I took your advice and changed my cable and thanks Steve! I
downloaded instructions from the web links you posted and my Direct Cable
Connection now works! Great!!

Raymond