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Trying to network two XP machines

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Ok, I'm trying to network my gf's laptop with XP home with my desktop with Pro to pull some files off and I'm having zero luck. As in neither computer appears to be seeing the other one at all.

1) Firewalls are turned off (and have even been uninstalled) on both machines. Xp's firewall is also off.
2) Guest accounts have been enabled on both machines.
3) I've tried sharing the root of her drive as well as specific folders only.
4) Her laptop doesn't respond to ping
5) I've already checked and made sure we're both on the same IP address
6) I've also ran the network setup wizard, to no avail
7) I tried networking her laptop to my laptop. No go. Also checked my laptop with my desktop and I'm not running into any problems there

So what now? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance guys 🙂
 
are you using a switch/hub to connect both computers together? maybe double check both computers are in the same workgroup name.
 
169.254.x.x is what windows assigns when it can't find a DHCP address. Are you sure you are using a Crossover cable and it's in working shape? Are the lights on the NICS on when you plug in the cable? Are you using DHCP to assign the IP Address's?
 
I once was trying to use a rollover cable as a crossover... It took me a couple minutes to figure out what was going on...
 
Pardom my ignorance and I'm not trying to be rude in any way. A rollover cable? Can you explain what is that?

Best regards

Eltano
 
Originally posted by: Dennis Travis
169.254.x.x is what windows assigns when it can't find a DHCP address. Are you sure you are using a Crossover cable and it's in working shape? Are the lights on the NICS on when you plug in the cable? Are you using DHCP to assign the IP Address's?
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Yes, the lights are on and like I said, the cable works fine between my laptop and my desktop so that's not the problem. As far as using DCHP to assign the IP address... I have no idea. I'm pretty much a networking noob. Sorry.
 
Open command prompt on each machine.

type "ipconfig" to find out IP address of each machine.

type "ping x.x.x.x" where x.x.x.x is the IP address of the remote machine.

click start/run and type \\x.x.x.x, where x.x.x.x is the ip address of the remote machine.

Make sure netbios over TCP is enabled under network control panel.
 
Ok, i've only connected two computers directly together via crossover cable a few times before but this is what I did different:

Since the computers are not connected to a router or modem, etc., it does not have a DHCP to get an IP address from. I assigned a random IP address to both computer. (not totally random).

One computer was 192.168.0.5 and the other was say 192.168.0.10 or something. Anyway, it worked for me to assign my own IP addys. Try that maybe?
 
Ok, ipconfig shows nothing but zeros however, checking under network connections, local area connection, support tab, show the IP address for both machines. They are both now responding to ping. Trying the IP address from Run get's me nowhere on either machine, though. "The Filename, dirrectory, or volume label syntax is incorrect". Also, netbios? Could you please explain.

 
manuallly set ip to 192.168.1.x or something. set workgroupt to same name. install netbios network protocol. u click add or soemthing in the network properties window. its better for intranetwork use. well it always works for me wtihout hassle. its also secure from net becuz it doesn't work on the net. assuming u don't bind file/printer sharing to tcp/ip as well
 
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