Direct parallel connection

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The instructions I used for Direct Cable Connection between my 98 system and my XP system are here.

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Denny 1st let me say thanks for sending the info. I went out to LPT and the instruction are the same as XP's help.

There is 1 thing at the end that makes me wonder if 98 to XP is possible.
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To make a direct network connection by using a DirectParallel cable
Open Network Connections.
Under Network Tasks, click Create a new connection, and then click Next.
Click Set up an advanced connection, and then click Next.
Click Connect directly to another computer, click Next, and then do one of the following:
If you want your computer to act as the host (your computer contains the information you need to access), click Host.
If you want your computer to act as the guest (your computer accesses information on another computer), click Guest, and then click Next.
In Device for this connection, click Direct Parallel (LPT1) and then click Next.
Follow the remaining instructions in the Network Connection Wizard.
Notes

To open Network Connections, click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Connections.
***************A direct network connection that uses a DirectParallel cable requires a stand-alone computer running Windows 2000 or Windows XP.
You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings may also prevent you from completing this procedure.

Always make the higher os the master.Unless its ME and XP.

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