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Windows XP Peer to Peer Networking

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by bfjrobert

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I want to setup a Peer to Peer Networking from a Laptop to Desktop, both are running Windows XP Home version. Desktop setup as Host and Laptop as Guest using Parallel port with straight through cable and Null Modem. Both machines setup as per Microsoft documentation. It does not work. message reads unable to connect. Turned off passwords. What have I not done to make this work?

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by Member 32254067

well to according to what i have learned, i know that windows xp home edition is a pice of CR@P :) i would recomend totaly upgrading the os to pro edition. when home edition was created networking was not put in mind and that is why microsoft is honestly trying to get rid of support or home edition. i would go pro edtion or downgrade os's.

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