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9 Sep 2006 4:45 PM
Seán Horgan
I need to send my "C" folder from my XP computer to my Windows 98 computer I
am using a crossover cable. File and Printer sharing is on but it's not
sending the "C" drive over.

Author
9 Sep 2006 4:59 PM
Chuck
On Sat, 9 Sep 2006 09:45:02 -0700, Seán Horgan <Seán
Hor***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>I need to send my "C" folder from my XP computer to my Windows 98 computer I
>am using a crossover cable. File and Printer sharing is on but it's not
>sending the "C" drive over.

Sean,

Are the computers successfully connected?  Start by ensuring that the crossover
connection is working, and move onwards.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/connecting-two-computers-with.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/connecting-two-computers-with.html

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My        email         is          AT         DOT
   actual       address    pchuck       mvps        org.
Author
9 Sep 2006 5:08 PM
Seán Horgan
I don't think so. There is light on beside each end of the crossover
signallising they are properly connected.

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"Chuck" wrote:

> On Sat, 9 Sep 2006 09:45:02 -0700, Seán Horgan <Seán
> Hor***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >I need to send my "C" folder from my XP computer to my Windows 98 computer I
> >am using a crossover cable. File and Printer sharing is on but it's not
> >sending the "C" drive over.
>
> Sean,
>
> Are the computers successfully connected?  Start by ensuring that the crossover
> connection is working, and move onwards.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/connecting-two-computers-with.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/connecting-two-computers-with.html
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
> Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
> My        email         is          AT         DOT
>    actual       address    pchuck       mvps        org.
>
Author
9 Sep 2006 5:28 PM
Seán Horgan
No they are not and I am not an expert so will you be able to help

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"Seán Horgan" wrote:

> I don't think so. There is light on beside each end of the crossover
> signallising they are properly connected.
>
> "Chuck" wrote:
>
> > On Sat, 9 Sep 2006 09:45:02 -0700, Seán Horgan <Seán
> > Hor***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >
> > >I need to send my "C" folder from my XP computer to my Windows 98 computer I
> > >am using a crossover cable. File and Printer sharing is on but it's not
> > >sending the "C" drive over.
> >
> > Sean,
> >
> > Are the computers successfully connected?  Start by ensuring that the crossover
> > connection is working, and move onwards.
> > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/connecting-two-computers-with.html>
> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/connecting-two-computers-with.html
> >
> > --
> > Cheers,
> > Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
> > Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
> > My        email         is          AT         DOT
> >    actual       address    pchuck       mvps        org.
> >
Author
9 Sep 2006 6:54 PM
Chuck
On Sat, 9 Sep 2006 10:28:01 -0700, Seán Horgan
<SenHor***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

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>"Seán Horgan" wrote:

>> "Chuck" wrote:
>>
>> > On Sat, 9 Sep 2006 09:45:02 -0700, Seán Horgan <Seán
>> > Hor***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > >I need to send my "C" folder from my XP computer to my Windows 98 computer I
>> > >am using a crossover cable. File and Printer sharing is on but it's not
>> > >sending the "C" drive over.
>> >
>> > Sean,
>> >
>> > Are the computers successfully connected?  Start by ensuring that the crossover
>> > connection is working, and move onwards.
>> > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/connecting-two-computers-with.html>
>> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/connecting-two-computers-with.html
>
>> I don't think so. There is light on beside each end of the crossover
>> signallising they are properly connected.
>>
>No they are not and I am not an expert so will you be able to help

Start by reading about physical networking issues.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/dealing-with-physical-network-problems.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/dealing-with-physical-network-problems.html

And about solving network problems, in general.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html

And follow the links in the articles.  And ask questions.

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My        email         is          AT         DOT
   actual       address    pchuck       mvps        org.