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by dkoretimi2001

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i am trying to connect windows vista home edition and windows xp home edition using cross over cable. after configuring the ip address manually for both computers, i can ping fron win vista but i cannot ping from windows xp. the fierwall has been removed from both pcs. but the trouble is i still cant get the 2 pcs to communicate with each other. anybody with any idea?

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by rob miners

File and Printer Sharing in Windows Vista

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx

Windows Vista Networking

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb742618.aspx

Networking using a Crossover cable

http://www.5starsupport.com/tutorial/networking-crossover-cable.htm

How to Configure a Direct Cable Connection with Windows XP Home Edition (PART 1)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/814981/

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