What happened to direct cable connection in Windows XP?

[Bible John]

I have managed to connect my Jornada to this XP machine as a guest. But in
order to do so I had to install Active Sync. Imagine I want to connect my
PDA to another XP machine as a guest but that PC lacks Active Sync. Before
there was a app called Direct Cable connection (which XP seems to lack or at
least is not installed by default).

If I were in such a situation how would I get the files from PPC to PC?
Imagine the following are lacking on the PC.

Bluetooth
SD/CF adaptor
Wifi or access to the Internet
Ethernet cables

So the only way to transfer files from point a to point B is via USB/Serial


John

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[Wesley Vogel]

HOW TO: Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=305621

[[A direct cable connection is a link between the input/output (I/O) ports
of two computers by using a single cable rather than a modem or other
interfacing device. In most cases, you make a direct cable connection with a
null modem cable. You can use a direct cable connection to transfer
information between the computers to exchange files, access resources, and
so on.]]
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How to Configure a Direct Cable Connection with Windows XP Home Edition
(PART 1)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/814981

8 parts with pictures!!
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How to Create a Direct Cable Connection
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/itpro/networking/cablecon.asp

Cables That Are Compatible with Direct Cable Connection
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310576

Unable to Connect Using Direct Cable Connection
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310152

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

 

[Bible John]

Thanks that should help! I did not know XP could do this. I thought that
this feature phased away after 98.

I guess when I am on the road and I want my Jornada to speak with a desktop
I can do it this way instead of installing Active Sync or will this not
work?

Remember that my Jornada is like a mini laptop
http://www.hpcfactor.com/reviews/hardware/hp/jornada720/

IT has more features than a PocketPC.


John


--
1 Pet 3:15-But sanctify the Lord God[a] in your hearts, and always be ready
to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in
you, with meekness and fear
CERM-Church Education Resource Ministries
Founder and director
http://johnw.freeshell.org/bible

HOW TO: Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=305621

[[A direct cable connection is a link between the input/output (I/O) ports
of two computers by using a single cable rather than a modem or other
interfacing device. In most cases, you make a direct cable connection with
a
null modem cable. You can use a direct cable connection to transfer
information between the computers to exchange files, access resources, and
so on.]]
-----

How to Configure a Direct Cable Connection with Windows XP Home Edition
(PART 1)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/814981

8 parts with pictures!!
-----

How to Create a Direct Cable Connection
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/itpro/networking/cablecon.asp

Cables That Are Compatible with Direct Cable Connection
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310576

Unable to Connect Using Direct Cable Connection
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310152

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

I have managed to connect my Jornada to this XP machine as a guest. But
in order to do so I had to install Active Sync. Imagine I want to
connect my PDA to another XP machine as a guest but that PC lacks Active
Sync. Before there was a app called Direct Cable connection (which XP
seems to lack or at least is not installed by default).

If I were in such a situation how would I get the files from PPC to PC?
Imagine the following are lacking on the PC.

Bluetooth
SD/CF adaptor
Wifi or access to the Internet
Ethernet cables

So the only way to transfer files from point a to point B is via
USB/Serial


John

--
1 Pet 3:15-But sanctify the Lord God[a] in your hearts, and always be
ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope
that is in you, with meekness and fear
CERM-Church Education Resource Ministries
Founder and director
http://johnw.freeshell.org/bible

 

[Sven]

If you absolutely have to you can get a terminal program for the PPC, and a
serial sync cable (which is a null modem cable) assuming your PPC supports
serial. You would use Hyperterminal on the PC. Easier way is to carry around
a USB card reader compatible with the cards your PPC uses.