Direct cable connection (parallel)

[Richard]

I have tried every possible combination described in MS help, and I cannot
establish a direct cable connection (parallel on LPT1) between my desktop
and laptop. I finally managed to connect between two laptops, but using
exactly the same setup between the laptop and desktop, I would get to the
point where it tried to verify the username and password, and then either
rejected it or timed out. All three computers are Dells, using WinXP Home.
Thanks for any help.

[Nicholas]

Cables That Are Compatible with Direct Cable Connection
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;en-us;310576

HOW TO: Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in =
Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;en-us;305621


HOW TO: Use Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;en-us;293118


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Nicholas

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"Richard" > wrote in message: =20
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| I have tried every possible combination described in MS help, and I =
cannot
| establish a direct cable connection (parallel on LPT1) between my =
desktop
| and laptop. I finally managed to connect between two laptops, but =
using
| exactly the same setup between the laptop and desktop, I would get to =
the
| point where it tried to verify the username and password, and then =
either
| rejected it or timed out. All three computers are Dells, using WinXP =
Home.
| Thanks for any help.

[Nicholas]

Cables That Are Compatible with Direct Cable Connection
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;en-us;310576

HOW TO: Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in =
Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;en-us;305621


HOW TO: Use Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;en-us;293118


--=20
Nicholas

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"Richard" > wrote in message: =20
...

| I have tried every possible combination described in MS help, and I =
cannot
| establish a direct cable connection (parallel on LPT1) between my =
desktop
| and laptop. I finally managed to connect between two laptops, but =
using
| exactly the same setup between the laptop and desktop, I would get to =
the
| point where it tried to verify the username and password, and then =
either
| rejected it or timed out. All three computers are Dells, using WinXP =
Home.
| Thanks for any help.