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Connecting directly to a Windows XP computer
Hello
I'm trying to connect my Windows XP computer directly to my Windows 98SE laptop via a crossover cable. I do not have the internet, the purpose is to share files. Windows XP tells me the connection is either 'limited or unavailabe' after i went through the network setup wizard. I've clicked the repair button but i get a message saying that it cannot update my IP address?? I also get a message at the end of the wizard stating if i would like to make a floppy disk with the settings on, to put into the laptop, or if i want to use my XP CD. The only problem is, my laptop doesn't have a CD or floppy attached at present, hence why i wanted to connect them in the first place! Is there a way to connect the two together without a using a CD or floppy drive? I've tried to make the connection using Win98 but i'm completely lost with that OS. |
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The Windows XP warning is unavoidable in that circumstance unless you
provide a fixed IP address, since XP cannot find a DHCP server. You can find networking "how-to" guides at sites like http://www.wown.com/ and http://www.practicallynetworked.com/ that will tell you how to set up the XP and 98 sides of the network. -- Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups * for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to. * My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/ * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "michaelj" wrote in message ... Hello I'm trying to connect my Windows XP computer directly to my Windows 98SE laptop via a crossover cable. I do not have the internet, the purpose is to share files. Windows XP tells me the connection is either 'limited or unavailabe' after i went through the network setup wizard. I've clicked the repair button but i get a message saying that it cannot update my IP address?? I also get a message at the end of the wizard stating if i would like to make a floppy disk with the settings on, to put into the laptop, or if i want to use my XP CD. The only problem is, my laptop doesn't have a CD or floppy attached at present, hence why i wanted to connect them in the first place! Is there a way to connect the two together without a using a CD or floppy drive? I've tried to make the connection using Win98 but i'm completely lost with that OS. |
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Connecting directly to a Windows XP computer
The Windows XP warning is unavoidable in that circumstance unless you
provide a fixed IP address, since XP cannot find a DHCP server. You can find networking "how-to" guides at sites like http://www.wown.com/ and http://www.practicallynetworked.com/ that will tell you how to set up the XP and 98 sides of the network. -- Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups * for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to. * My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/ * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "michaelj" wrote in message ... Hello I'm trying to connect my Windows XP computer directly to my Windows 98SE laptop via a crossover cable. I do not have the internet, the purpose is to share files. Windows XP tells me the connection is either 'limited or unavailabe' after i went through the network setup wizard. I've clicked the repair button but i get a message saying that it cannot update my IP address?? I also get a message at the end of the wizard stating if i would like to make a floppy disk with the settings on, to put into the laptop, or if i want to use my XP CD. The only problem is, my laptop doesn't have a CD or floppy attached at present, hence why i wanted to connect them in the first place! Is there a way to connect the two together without a using a CD or floppy drive? I've tried to make the connection using Win98 but i'm completely lost with that OS. |
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