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December 12th, 2003 02:00

data transfer from old computer(me) to new one(xp) using ethernet crossover wire

I need help transferring data from my old computer(me) to my new computer(xp) using an ethernet crossover wire. I have spent several hours trying to do this with no success. I tried following the wizard,but that didn't work. They will not communicate. I need help please!!! I need to transfer those files!!! Thanks to all in advance!!!

  • volcano11

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    Posted December 12th, 2003 02:00

    Since you don't say which version(s) of Windows are involved or exactly what problems you are having, it is difficult to give detailed help.  Try following the tutorials at http://www.homenethelp.com Using the wizards, if you answer one question wrong, then it will mess up the network.  The tutorials should help guide you through the manual setup.  Since you are not connected to a dhcp server, you will need to specify the IP addresses of each computer.  You should use 192.168.1.1 for one of the computers and 192.168.1.2 for the other one.  Both should have a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0

    Steve

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    Posted December 12th, 2003 16:00

    Hello and thank you for your response. My old computer is windows ME and my new one is windows XP.
  • volcano11

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    Posted December 12th, 2003 16:00

    Are the link lights on the network cards of both computers lit up when both are powered on and the cross-over cable is connected? 

    Steve

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    Posted December 12th, 2003 16:00

    The problem is that I can't get the computers to communicate with each other.
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    Posted December 12th, 2003 18:00

    Where are the link lights?
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    Posted December 12th, 2003 19:00

    The link lights are usually located on the network card next to where you plug the cable in. 

    Steve