Can't connect my WinXP PC to win 7 using cross over cable. :(


  1. jeez
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    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit
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    Can't connect my WinXP PC to win 7 using cross over cable. :(


    Hi,
    I was trying to connect my old XP PC with my new Notebook using cross over cable. I configured IP addresses manually in both systems. Pinging can be done successfully from both the systems. but i cant share any files. Unidentified network is showing up in Win7.. please help
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  3. StalkeR
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    Windows 10 Pro x64
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    Did you turn on Network Discovery in Windows 7 ?
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