Tried to set up wired network using cross over cable and network setup wizard to no avail.Get message "network cable unplugged".Want to be able to share resourses and play games between both P.C.s.Assistance with both probs greatly appreciated.

I hate that wizard. Simple way might be to use dhcp and let it time out. XP will after about 3 minutes put an ip address in for you if you have a default setup. Then share based on name of computer in that workgroup. Could just put a static private ip address in each too and use ip address to access resources. That assumes that your crossover is OK. You most likely don't need a cross over anyway. Almost every new device can autonegotiage. I read it wrong and answer it wrong too. So get off my case you goober.

Test your crossover cable.

"Tried to set up wired network using cross over cable and network setup wizard to no avail.Get message "network cable unplugged"." I agree with Curt R. "How many squirrels had to die to make you look fly?!"

I too tried to connect 2 of the computers i have at home. In fact I have 3: let's say 1, 2 and 3. When i connect computer 1 with computer 2, network works properly, same when i connect computer 1 with computer 3. When i try connecting computer 2 and 3 together, i get the "network cable unplugged" message. Obviously it is not. The both run WinXP Pro with latest updates, drivers are up-to-date and as i said everthing works fine when i connect one of them with computer 1. The thing is that the lights on the back of the network adapters don't light up when i connect 2 and 3 together (again, they do when i connect one of them with computer 1). They X-over cable and network adapters work fine as i use the same when i connect computer 1 with 2 or 3. I don't know what to do to get them working together (2 and 3 that is). Can anyone help me get this network working ? Thanx