This Windows XP junk won't let me transfer files!!

[luvya]

I just picked up a crossover cable from Fry's as many of you suggest, and it still wouldn't let me transfer files between my 2 laptops. Anyone kind enough to provide step by step instruction? I am clueless now.

 

[Pepsi90919]

yes it will. do you know anything about TCP/IP networking? that will help us

 

[Anubis]

wrong forum

 

[luvya]

For anyone scream wrong forum, I have 20 Top Gear episode at stake! I need help.

 

[KLin]

check here.

 

[desteffy]

FTP!

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: desteffy
FTP!

DC++ is easier

 

[RossMAN]

Which OS are both laptops running.

I was right, you're back in CA ... I guess the info I have is still accurate

 

[luvya]

Originally posted by: desteffy
FTP!

Tried FTP, it keeps asking me for server's name and password....I have no idea what those are Why do I need to provide server's name and password when I have the wired cable going through both machines?

 

[OMGoddess]

Try turning off your firewall, I had this problem. But the only way was to turn off the firewall complelty.

 

[luvya]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Which OS are both laptops running.

I was right, you're back in CA ... I guess the info I have is still accurate

*bow before RossMan*

Both are running Windows XP, both shows local connection at 100mps...I disable the wireless connection to avoid any potential conflict. So...what can I do now?

 

[luvya]

Originally posted by: OMGoddess
Try turning off your firewall, I had this problem. But the only way was to turn off the firewall complelty.

I forgot how to turn off the firewall, where is that setting again?

 

[edro]

It's always Windows' fault...

 

[MisterJackson]

Wow....just wow.

 

[So]

I suggest USB flash drive for the newtorking impared.

 

[Anubis]

firewall is in controll pannel - security center - for teh windows Xp firewall

if you installed a diff one then you shoudl know where that is

what you have here is a classic case of PEBKAC

 

[imported_Phil]

You know, the Windows Help files are fairly good at explaining how to network two machines....

 

[isekii]

why didn't you just get a hub or a 4 port router ?
it shouldn't have been much more than the x-over cables.

 

[Colt45]

kill yourself

 

[loup garou]

Ask your cousin.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Wrong forum + you suck at computing, buy a Mac.

- M4H

 

[aircooled]

connect the computers. Right click the folder and enabling sharing. On the other XP box, Look in My Network places in Windows explorer for the visible share or map a drive letter of the share by selecting tools, map drive \\COMPUTERNAME\SHARE NAME.