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Trying to connect a Windows XP to a Windows ME to transfer data
I've purchased a new Windows Media Center which runs Windows XP. I have an
old computer that runs Windows ME. I was told that I could buy a Crossover/Patch Cable to connect the two to transfer all my data to my new machine. I've bought the cable, but when I connect the two, I have to be disconnected from the internet. When I'm connected like this, I tried the Wizard thingy and something's just not right. I was told that this would be simple. Alas, it is not. Please HELP!!! |
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Trying to connect a Windows XP to a Windows ME to transfer data
RoseWilliam5 wrote:
I've purchased a new Windows Media Center which runs Windows XP. I have an old computer that runs Windows ME. I was told that I could buy a Crossover/Patch Cable to connect the two to transfer all my data to my new machine. I've bought the cable, but when I connect the two, I have to be disconnected from the internet. Yeah, if you normally connect to the Internet using your ethernet card, and you have only one. This doesn't matter as what you need is temporary, so you can transfer data. When I'm connected like this, I tried the Wizard thingy and something's just not right. I was told that this would be simple. Alas, it is not. Please HELP!!! Set IP addresses on each that are in the same range/subnet.... ME: 192.168.0.1, subnet mask 255.255.255.0 XP: 192.168.0.2, subnet mask 255.255.255.0 and make sure both PCs are in the same workgroup. (eg). Then see if you can ping by IP address.. Disable any firewalls in use on the ME computer. If you get replies, you're getting closer. Wait a bit, then try to ping the ME computer by *name* from the XP box. Share the folder or entire C drive (etc) on the ME PC and see if you can connect using the XP box; for example in a command line net use x: \\winMEcomputer\share For more help, see www.wown.com |
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Oh gosh, you sound like you know exactly what your talking about, but
unfortunately... I don't. I'm sorry. To begin with, where would I find this "IP address" (I dont know what that is), how do I "ping" an address (dont know what that is either), and how would I disable my firewall (I do know I have one, just dont know where to find it). I'm not very computer literate. I've already been to www.wown.com and printed out that information but I was as confused there as here. I'm so sorry for being computer ignorant. Should I just pay someone to come do this for me? Thank you very much for taking the time to help me. --Rose "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]" wrote: RoseWilliam5 wrote: I've purchased a new Windows Media Center which runs Windows XP. I have an old computer that runs Windows ME. I was told that I could buy a Crossover/Patch Cable to connect the two to transfer all my data to my new machine. I've bought the cable, but when I connect the two, I have to be disconnected from the internet. Yeah, if you normally connect to the Internet using your ethernet card, and you have only one. This doesn't matter as what you need is temporary, so you can transfer data. When I'm connected like this, I tried the Wizard thingy and something's just not right. I was told that this would be simple. Alas, it is not. Please HELP!!! Set IP addresses on each that are in the same range/subnet.... ME: 192.168.0.1, subnet mask 255.255.255.0 XP: 192.168.0.2, subnet mask 255.255.255.0 and make sure both PCs are in the same workgroup. (eg). Then see if you can ping by IP address.. Disable any firewalls in use on the ME computer. If you get replies, you're getting closer. Wait a bit, then try to ping the ME computer by *name* from the XP box. Share the folder or entire C drive (etc) on the ME PC and see if you can connect using the XP box; for example in a command line net use x: \\winMEcomputer\share For more help, see www.wown.com |
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RoseWilliam5 wrote:
Oh gosh, you sound like you know exactly what your talking about, but unfortunately... I don't. I'm sorry. To begin with, where would I find this "IP address" (I dont know what that is), how do I "ping" an address (dont know what that is either), and how would I disable my firewall (I do know I have one, just dont know where to find it). I'm not very computer literate. I've already been to www.wown.com and printed out that information but I was as confused there as here. I'm so sorry for being computer ignorant. Should I just pay someone to come do this for me? Thank you very much for taking the time to help me. --Rose Hi - no need to apologize. If you aren't sure how to do this, don't feel comfortable trying it, don't want to do a lot of research to educate yourself, and the website isn't helping, it may be a lot faster for you to find a very tech-savvy friend or pay someone else to do this for you. "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]" wrote: RoseWilliam5 wrote: I've purchased a new Windows Media Center which runs Windows XP. I have an old computer that runs Windows ME. I was told that I could buy a Crossover/Patch Cable to connect the two to transfer all my data to my new machine. I've bought the cable, but when I connect the two, I have to be disconnected from the internet. Yeah, if you normally connect to the Internet using your ethernet card, and you have only one. This doesn't matter as what you need is temporary, so you can transfer data. When I'm connected like this, I tried the Wizard thingy and something's just not right. I was told that this would be simple. Alas, it is not. Please HELP!!! Set IP addresses on each that are in the same range/subnet.... ME: 192.168.0.1, subnet mask 255.255.255.0 XP: 192.168.0.2, subnet mask 255.255.255.0 and make sure both PCs are in the same workgroup. (eg). Then see if you can ping by IP address.. Disable any firewalls in use on the ME computer. If you get replies, you're getting closer. Wait a bit, then try to ping the ME computer by *name* from the XP box. Share the folder or entire C drive (etc) on the ME PC and see if you can connect using the XP box; for example in a command line net use x: \\winMEcomputer\share For more help, see www.wown.com |
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Thank you very much for your help. : ) --Rose
"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]" wrote: RoseWilliam5 wrote: Oh gosh, you sound like you know exactly what your talking about, but unfortunately... I don't. I'm sorry. To begin with, where would I find this "IP address" (I dont know what that is), how do I "ping" an address (dont know what that is either), and how would I disable my firewall (I do know I have one, just dont know where to find it). I'm not very computer literate. I've already been to www.wown.com and printed out that information but I was as confused there as here. I'm so sorry for being computer ignorant. Should I just pay someone to come do this for me? Thank you very much for taking the time to help me. --Rose Hi - no need to apologize. If you aren't sure how to do this, don't feel comfortable trying it, don't want to do a lot of research to educate yourself, and the website isn't helping, it may be a lot faster for you to find a very tech-savvy friend or pay someone else to do this for you. "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]" wrote: RoseWilliam5 wrote: I've purchased a new Windows Media Center which runs Windows XP. I have an old computer that runs Windows ME. I was told that I could buy a Crossover/Patch Cable to connect the two to transfer all my data to my new machine. I've bought the cable, but when I connect the two, I have to be disconnected from the internet. Yeah, if you normally connect to the Internet using your ethernet card, and you have only one. This doesn't matter as what you need is temporary, so you can transfer data. When I'm connected like this, I tried the Wizard thingy and something's just not right. I was told that this would be simple. Alas, it is not. Please HELP!!! Set IP addresses on each that are in the same range/subnet.... ME: 192.168.0.1, subnet mask 255.255.255.0 XP: 192.168.0.2, subnet mask 255.255.255.0 and make sure both PCs are in the same workgroup. (eg). Then see if you can ping by IP address.. Disable any firewalls in use on the ME computer. If you get replies, you're getting closer. Wait a bit, then try to ping the ME computer by *name* from the XP box. Share the folder or entire C drive (etc) on the ME PC and see if you can connect using the XP box; for example in a command line net use x: \\winMEcomputer\share For more help, see www.wown.com |
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Trying to connect a Windows XP to a Windows ME to transfer data
You should put a second NIC (ethernet card) on each pc
or by using a small switch (4 ports is enought) ME Switch MC Switch Switch internet service providor |
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