For problem 1, are you using a cross-over cable? You can only connect two computers together directly without an intervening hub or router if you use a cross-over cable. For problem 2, the reinstallation CD is the Windows XP CD. It has everything on it that a retail copy of the Windows XP CD has.
Yes Steve I have a crossover cable attached.But I seem to think that there is a programme that requires activating to enable a network to be set up .(Could be enbedded in the system) and thus obviates the need for a ethernet card,).I cannot find it
You need to assign an IP address to each network card, designate drives and/or folders as shared resources, and make sure all firewalls are configured to allow local network access.
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For problem 1, are you using a cross-over cable? You can only connect two computers together directly without an intervening hub or router if you use a cross-over cable. For problem 2, the reinstallation CD is the Windows XP CD. It has everything on it that a retail copy of the Windows XP CD has.
Steve
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volcano11
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June 3rd, 2006 18:00
You need to assign an IP address to each network card, designate drives and/or folders as shared resources, and make sure all firewalls are configured to allow local network access.
Steve