Just a Question...

[Blaaaarg]

I'd like to transfer data directly from my PC (Windows XP) to my laptop (Windows 2000). I was able to establish a connection via parallel ports, but how do I actually share files?

 

[Larry K]

The mods for this forum will more than likely answer this for you... but I will try

You need to have one machine as the 'master' and one machine as the 'slave'. Although maybe the 2 different OS might cause some issues, they should be able to talk to each other easily.

If I remember correctly, once they are connected, the master needs to find the slave...

not sure this helps, but its been a long time since I've done it...

 

[wansingct]

Get $10 NIC's and a crossover cable (the laptop maybe more like $20). WAYYYYY faster and a whole lot easier too.

 

[killians45]

as long as you have sharing open, just create a shared folder on 2000. Then map to the drive via \\whateveritsnameis\c$

c$ is a switch for the entire drive. not recommended if you want security, but it should be fine since its just to transfer.

 

[Sikchoppers]

Is the XP you are using Home or Pro.

Home :allows workgroups
Pro: allows domains

The easiest would be Win2K and XP Pro.

If you are using XP Home..I would just set up a work group..