K Kas Apr 14, 2010 #1 I have a laptop using Windows 7 and a desktop using XP. Can I link these two together to share data between them?
I have a laptop using Windows 7 and a desktop using XP. Can I link these two together to share data between them?
V VanguardLH Apr 14, 2010 #2 Kas said: I have a laptop using Windows 7 and a desktop using XP. Can I link these two together to share data between them? Click to expand... Start -> Help and Support Search on "file sharing" You need to ensure that whatever firewall you use has the ports opened that are used for file and printer sharing. Note: Your subject is incorrect. You don't want to link processors. You want to network hosts.
Kas said: I have a laptop using Windows 7 and a desktop using XP. Can I link these two together to share data between them? Click to expand... Start -> Help and Support Search on "file sharing" You need to ensure that whatever firewall you use has the ports opened that are used for file and printer sharing. Note: Your subject is incorrect. You don't want to link processors. You want to network hosts.
T Tim Slattery Apr 14, 2010 #3 Kas said: I have a laptop using Windows 7 and a desktop using XP. Can I link these two together to share data between them? Click to expand... Yes. Google for information about networking computers. Hint: you'll probably want to put out a few bucks for a router.
Kas said: I have a laptop using Windows 7 and a desktop using XP. Can I link these two together to share data between them? Click to expand... Yes. Google for information about networking computers. Hint: you'll probably want to put out a few bucks for a router.
