Copying files with a crossover cable

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Burton

Can anyone please give me easy instructions on how to copy files (mainly
pictures, music and video files) to another computer using a crossover
cable? Both PCs are running XP HE SP2.

I just can't get it to work, and now a family member has asked my help in
copying files from her old XP HE SP2 machine to a new Vista laptop - will
the process be the same as for XP machines?

Many thanks,
Burt
 
I know this is not the answer you are looking for but have you considered
burning these files to CDs or DVDs as a means of migrating.
As a bonus these CD/DVDs also serve as a backup copy of the files just in
case there are problems down the road.

JS
 
I hadn't thought of that, JS - I've suggested perhaps a small external USB
hard drive, I just need to persuade my cousin to buy one!
Thanks.
 
Whatever method you use, do not delete the originals until you are
absolutely certain that the files on the newer PC are OK.

JS
 
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Burton said:
Can anyone please give me easy instructions on how to copy
files
(mainly pictures, music and video files) to another computer
using a
crossover cable? Both PCs are running XP HE SP2.

I just can't get it to work, and now a family member has
asked my
help in copying files from her old XP HE SP2 machine to a new
Vista
laptop - will the process be the same as for XP machines?

Many thanks,
Burt
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You might find this article helpful.

http://www.cellarstoneindia.com/cable_pdf/Direct_Crossover-_Windows_XP_To_Windows_XP.pdf

Keep in mind that you will have to configure any firewall
programs to allow file sharing over the local network.

Good luck

Nepatsfan
 
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