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Connecting 2 Computers XP, Vista, via crossover cable

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by jeffzz421 1 view

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So I have followed the advice from the forum, and still cannot get my Vista laptop and Xp desktop talking to eachother. I have my desktop IP set to manual and one less (consecutive i know) than my laptop. Both connection Icons say that they are connected without even a low connectivity sign. Yet I cannot view either of my computers from the other one. Any ideas guys.
Thanks in advance.
Jeff Zimmer

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by jdclyde

same work group?
same subnet?
shared out?

what is your end result you are looking for?

Is there an internet connection?

Are the lights on the NIC's on?

can you ping the other pc?

by bill

yes, I had this same problem with an XP desktop and a Vista laptop. I never was able to get them to see each other using the same tricks I use when hooking two XP computers together. I googled all over the web but never found a way to do it that worked.

by jeffzz421

Yeah from what I have seen also if things aren't working for me at this point it prolly won't happen due to the greatness of Vista. I've been able to network both computers using my wireless router so I think Im just going to concentrate on fixing my other problem. THANKS A LOT GUYS

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