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Connect 7 to XP via crossover cable
I'm trying to retrieve some files on my XP laptop from my 7 laptop and I have a crossover cable. I can't figure out how to do it. Do I have to create a domain or workgroup?
thanks
I'm trying to retrieve some files on my XP laptop from my 7 laptop and I have a crossover cable. I can't figure out how to do it. Do I have to create a domain or workgroup?
thanks
Here is a link with instructions.
http://helpdeskgeek.com/networking/c...ossover-cable/
Its far simpler if you have a friend with a old linksys or other brand home router that you could borrow.
If you have wireless in both machines, you may be able to create a network using ad-hoc or:
Connectify - Turn your Windows 7 laptop into a Wi-Fi Hotspot
It may just be a way to share a common internet source, but it should allow you to network the two machines. By the way, if the machines aren't both Windows 7 you must use a workgroup.
This tutorial from Aem shows more details on how to set up the XP machine for ICS.
Internet Sharing using Cross-Over cable
Do both machines have Wireless?
If so an adhoc wireless connection is probably your best bet...
Creating an Ad Hoc Wireless Network (XP)
Windows 7: How to Create an Ad Hoc Network | kombitz.com