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Wingless · 10-03-2004, 06:59 PM

Well, here's what I have: Two computers: a 650MHz XP Pro machine, and a 2.4 gig XP Home machine, and a HP inkjet printer hooked up to the 2.4 via USB. I have a crossover cable connecting the two machines, located in two different rooms of the house. No broadband connection, otherwise I'm pretty sure I could just have a router, and have the computers networked that way...

Anyways, how do I go about networking them so 1) I can share files between the two (File sharing), and 2) I can print from my 650MHz machine (Printer sharing). I already physically connected the cable between the two but I don't know how to do it software-wise in Windows. And BTW, obviously with only a dial-up connection, ICS isn't necessary.

Thanks guys!

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Wingless Psycho Location: Metro Detroit, Mich, USA	Two-computer Network Setup Help Well, here's what I have: Two computers: a 650MHz XP Pro machine, and a 2.4 gig XP Home machine, and a HP inkjet printer hooked up to the 2.4 via USB. I have a crossover cable connecting the two machines, located in two different rooms of the house. No broadband connection, otherwise I'm pretty sure I could just have a router, and have the computers networked that way... Anyways, how do I go about networking them so 1) I can share files between the two (File sharing), and 2) I can print from my 650MHz machine (Printer sharing). I already physically connected the cable between the two but I don't know how to do it software-wise in Windows. And BTW, obviously with only a dial-up connection, ICS isn't necessary. Thanks guys! __________________ Tommy Nibs is a funny word. So here I am, above palm trees, so straight and tall... You are, smaller getting smaller, but I still see... you. Jimmy Eat World - Goodbye Sky Harbor