Solved Can I connect a Win7 Laptop to a Win7 Desktop?

[Squid117]

I was going to try to make youtube and twitch videos but my laptop and desktop are two slow for both games and recording software at once. I was wondering if it was possible via some cable that I could connect the desktop's computer to my laptop as like a second hard drive WITHOUT taking anything apart?

I have an HP 635 and a HP Compaq 6005 Pro Form Factor.

Thank you

 

[MilesAhead]

Ethernet crossover cable - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[Squid117]

Let me try this

im going to test this out and see if i have this cable

 

[Squid117]

I dont have the cable

I dont have the ethernet crossover cable and im trying not to spend any money so... Is there any other form of cable that does that (not Null Cable)

 

[Alejandro85]

Are they connected to the same router? Do both of them get internet access?

If so, you probably already are able to connect them though LAN.

 

[MilesAhead]

It can save a lot of time if the pertinent info is posted with the question. Some or all of the info suggested in this post may be relevant:

http://www.sevenforums.com/network-...ts-before-posting-your-networking-thread.html

 

[MilesAhead]

A crossover cable can be had for a couple of dollars from an online discount house. The trick is to get a reliable seller with low shipping rates. If you otherwise don't have or need a router,switch or hub then the cable is the cheapest way to go.

 

[Squid117]

Thank you MilesAhead, I'm going to look into buying the cable.

 

[MilesAhead]

You're welcome. It never hurts to have a crossover cable in reserve.