How do i create a direct connect between 2 windows xp machines to play games?
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If both have NIC Card just make a crossover cable ....well to do this you need and special tool, just  buy it in bestbuy or any computer store, it's bery cheap.\n\nAfter you connect them configure the NIC card on each PC as follow:\n\nConfig NIC Manually and type:\n\nOn PC1 \nIP:10.10.10.1\nmask:255.255.255.0\n\nOn PC2 \nIP:10.10.10.2\nmask:255.255.255.0\n\nAnd you ar ready to play......    :>\n\nIf you access Internet throug your NIC, you willnot be able to browse at the same time.
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Depending on what you're trying to do on the remote system, there are multiple routes to go here.  All recommended software is completely free with no adware/spyware etc.  Also, all solutions require physical access to the remote system for initail configuration.  For complete remote access over the internet, bandwidth issues prevent anything other than simple tasks such as MS Office apps(OpenOffice.org if you prefer) and system maintenance using tightvnc.(http://www.tightvnc.com/ ) For transferring files you require an FTP server on the remote system(Filezilla is an excellent free server, only hiccup is you cannot share multiple hard drives simultaneously to a user, but unlimited user accounts can remedy this  http://filezilla.sourceforge.net/ )  For local network, both solutions still work, and on a wireless g network or wired network, remote gaming through tightvnc is concievable. (vnc and other free remote system utilities do not support audio however some commercial apps do) Windows XP also has built in functionality similar to vnc, but disables directX so that games and other multimedia actions will not run.
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Hi,\n\nYou should provide more details.. what software you used to make it?? Something which work in 98 may not work on XP...\n\nCheers!!!\njAY
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Actually, I've heard that using USB cable to connect the 2 pc's to transfer files is not the recommended way of doing so.\n\nIf you have a USB removable flash memory drive, this is THE easiest and fastest way to transfer files from one pc to another (you can buy 1GB flash drive for $30! or why not a USB external Hard Drive for 80GB for $100?).\n\nIf you don't want to buy another accessory, then your other choice is to connect your 2 pc's together by using either a Null Modem Serial Cable or by using Home Networking. Then, use the "Files and Settings Transfer Wizard", which is already included in your Windows XP operating system.\n\nBut first you need to connect your two computers together. The EASIEST way to connect is to get a Null Modem Serial Cable (buy at any computer shop and they are cheap), while the FASTER way to transfer files is to use Home Networking (more complex method).\n\nUsing the Serial Cable:\nFirst, make sure both pc's have an available serial port (aka COM port). Most new computers have a 9-pin port and most new cables have a 9-pin plug. If you have a 25-pin port on the computer, you'll need to buy an adaptor for the cable. If you have more than one port to plug the serial cable into the computer, just pick one of the ports and plug the serial cable in. The Files And Settings Transfer Wizard will automatically detect the connection later.\n\nHome Networking:\nIf you are planning to keep both your old computer and your new computer, you may want to just create a Home network. \nFirst make sure both computers have a Network Interface Card (NIC) or a USB network interface installed. You'll need a network cable and to buy a hub (If you have wireless, you won't need a cable or a hub). Now, run the "Network Setup Wizard" to set up your Home network (Start menu, All Programs, Accessories, Communications).\n\nAfter you have decided which method to take, and you have connected both computers, run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard (Start menu, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools). The rest is pretty self-explanatory, but if you do get stuck, here's a link for more help: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/expert/crawford_november12.mspx\n(scroll a little down for the relevant section)\n\nGood Luck!
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As I explained in the last thread, you can't do it using windows remote desktop - the HOST computer (the one being connected to) has to be either XP pro or media.  You could do it the other way around by installing the remote desktop client software on the XP home computer, but that will only allow you to use that computer to remotely access other computers, not what you want to do.\n\nTo connect to the XP home computer, you'll need to use something like pcAnywhere, GoToMyPC or similar products.
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When connected the Jump Stick should appear as an additional 'drive' allowing simple 'drag and drop'.\n\nI have had trouble installing devices like this in systems other than XP so a bit of perseverance may be required (ad the right drivers).\n\nHope this helps
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of corse you can do this , it's very simple,\n\ntry to copy the desired folder on a usb flash drive for example , \nif you don't have one, you surely have the bluetooth technology on your laptop, put your two laptops closely in one room and turn this technology on , file transfer is then a piece of cake ,,\nfinally if you can't move any of your laptops , you can create a LAN network between them using windows-xp installation CD.
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Windows allows internet connection sharing.  Enable this for the network connection of the computer which is online.\n\nA better solution is to hook up both computers through a router.  These can be purchased for under $50 online or in walmart/target/radio shack/etc.
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You could run it inside VMWare Player or M$ Virtual PC. You possibly could talk to it via the virtual LAN card.
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one bit at a time, no but seriously, if your modems ip address is running dhcp all you need is a switch, plug the modem into the switch with a straightthrough cable and then attach each xp client to the switch with a straight through cable. and then run the network setup wizard,
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if both the computers are having ethernet ports then you can connect them using an ethernet cross cable...or you can also connect them by connecting their serial ports...
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Thats what I want to is well and here is the answer when I asked: (I havent tried it yet)\n\n"The USB cable will not work for you. You will need to purchase a crossover cable, a special network cable, to connect the two computers. Then, the XP network setup wizard should be able to help you do the rest."
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A couple of ways:\n\nMake sure you're running Windows 98SE, 2000 or XP first.\n\n1.  Purchase a "dual-head" video card that can output video to both connections, then add a second video card (with one or two connectors).\n\n2.  Purchase three video cards with one output each.\n\n3.  Purchase a Matrox Pahrelia (I think that's how it's spelled).  The DVI connector can be split into two separate VGA connections for a total of three monitors on one card.\n\n4.  Purchase a single "dual-head" video card or two single-output video cards, and add a USB-VGA adapter.  Performance on the USB-VGA adapter is slower than standard video, but it's much easier to install, and can be taken on the road if needed.\n\nDepending upon your motherboard, you will either end up with a combination of PCI Express and/or PCI cards or an AGP card with PCI cards.  I would recommend purchasing cards with compatible chipsets (i.e. all NVidia or all ATI) to minimize the chance the drivers will conflict with each other.
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if ur computer has built in ethernet card, then u can connect them both by using crossover cable... its the cheapest way i know.
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Good question.\n\nIf you want an easy way of doing it, I would recommend buying a video card that supports two monitor adapters. This way you can hook up the two monitors and all you need to do then is a little setup\n\nWhat you need to do under Windows Xp is to right click on your desktop and go to properties. Once you are at properties, select the settings tab. Once both monitors are hooked up, you will see a drop down box for selecting the monitors. Select the second monitor from the drop down list. Once you select it you will see a checkbox that says "extend my windows desktop to this monitor". Make sure the checkbox is checked and click ok. Then that's it. Have Fun!
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First you must establish a local connection with them either by hooking to the same hub or using a program like hamachi this will let you set up a local network over the Internet that you can share files or play games on run web servers what ever
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Hook up an ethernet cord from one computer to the other and click the file and transfer wizard under the start menu in XP of the old comp.\n-NmD!