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Connect directly to another computer
Name: Dario Susic Date: May 8, 2002 at 02:54:54 Pacific
Comment:
Hi, I can't choose "Connect directly to another computer" in New Connection. I've connect XP with 2000 thru the null-modem cable (COM port)
Direct connection through a Serial Cable (COM Ports)
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Response Number 3
Name: XP DOC Date: May 9, 2002 at 07:39:10 Pacific
Reply:
Are you shure your cable is a null modem cable? It then should work. Otherwise you can try it with a Laplink serial or Laplink parrallel cable. If you have Network cards installed on both PC's get a X-over cable which is the best solution.
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Response Number 4
Name: Dario Date: May 10, 2002 at 02:42:06 Pacific
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It works now (half way): When I connect to WinXP from Win2000 it goes without a problem, BUT when I click on XP's computer name in "Computers near me" in Win2000 to come into a WinXP, it displays at my username or password is incorrect! I have same username and password on both machines!
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