Slaving old desktop PC to my new laptop


  1. SageDKrystal
    Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
       New #1

    Slaving old desktop PC to my new laptop


    I am trying to find information on what is required to slave my old PC, running Windows XP, to my new laptop, which is running Windows 7 Home Premium. I came across a post on the web, saying that all you'd need is a crossover USB connecter. Is that all I need, or will I need some kind of software to allow me to control the old computer, and delegate slow tasks to it, from my laptop?

    I would appreciate any help or advice anyone has to offer. I am not trying to slave the hard drive, in order to transfer files - which is all I can seem to find information for on this site. I want to actually create a slave computer.
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  3. strollin
    Posts : 3,371
    W10 Pro desktop, W11 laptop, W11 Pro tablet (all 64-bit)
       New #2

    You could use a crossover ethernet cable to network the 2 computers then you could use something like Remote Desktop or VNC to control the XP PC from the Win 7 PC.
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  4. Ztruker
    Posts : 6,285
    Windows 10 Pro X64
       New #3

    You won't be able to "delegate" slow tasks to the XP computer from the Win 7 computer though. All you can do is setup the slower applications on the XP computer and start and stop them from the Win 7 computer using Remote Desktop, VNC, CrossLoop, GOtoMyPC, etc.
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  6. SageDKrystal
    Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       New #4

    Thanks.


    I'll get a crossover cable, and check out the software you mentioned.
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

 

  Related Discussions
Hello, I have a custom built desktop at an office, it was running Windows Xp pro with the license glued on the side. At a later time a full license was purchased for windows 7 pro oem, and glued on the side of the computer. The system was wiped and Windows 7 pro freshly installed (not upgraded). ...
I just finished disassembling my first laptop ever which had a broken screen due to a drunken neighbor and am wondering if / what I can use the acquired parts for? This is the laptop that I disemboweled: Samsung NP300E5A-A01UB Review & Rating | PCMag.com which has a better processor than the...
Basically I have a desktop computer that I want to act as a VPN server, and I want the laptop to be able to have remote access to the desktop network from just an internet connection elsewhere. I have set up a VPN using the Windows 7 built in wizard, but what IP address should I use on my laptop...
Both machines are W7 64 bit. I have set all network settings exactly the same. I have turned off Zone Alarm on the laptop. I have set set sharing on drives and folders to Everyone. While the desktop can see the laptop over the home network, when I try to access files, I get the "enter username...
Desktop vs Laptop
in General Discussion

I don't see any to discuss on Desktop vs Laptop. Which are you personally to use by Desktop or laptop? Why or why not?
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

 © Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:18.
Find Us