How can I connect two computers via internet to share files? and play games purhaps?
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Do web search on Virtual Private Networking. That is what you are trying to achieve. However you will need some kind of a third party software to get there.\n\nUsual file sharing can be done through yahoo messenger and limewire type clinets, and games can be played by logging onto same web servers. But to transfer files directly amongst computers and play games over internet as if it were on your local LAN you would need to set up a VPN.
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yes, try to connect the 2 PC together some how (seriel cable is the best way- both end should be male (have the little pins- needles if you want)), and configure you game's network so the computers can see each other, it should be very easy.\nhave fun.
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Yes, use windows ICS.  The instructions are in the source I added.  If your two computers aren't connected through a cross over cable, you will need a switch or hub.  Then with the second nic card in the server computer connect that to the internet.  Right click on the internet connection and select internet connection sharing.\n\nBest of luck.
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Get a USB Cross-directional cable. Hook it up to a USB port on both computers. Then find some software to aid in transferring.
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sure u can\ndont use static ip's\njust right-click my computer then press properties, then go to "Computer name" then press "CHANGE"\nhere u'll find a field called "workgroup", i must use the same workgroup name on both pc's\nafter this u must enable file sharing from the properties of the connection\nnow just share a file/folder\nu'll find it on "NETWORK PLACES"
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You need to go to Computer 1 and go to control panel and then systems. Go to your Computer Name tab and make sure it has the same workgroup name as Computer 2.\n\nThen right click on a folder and allow "share". You should be able to go to My Network places and see the drives and shared folders.
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Windows ME you mean?\n\nYes of course - either buy an ethernet cross-over cable and network them together, or plug them both into a networking switch.\n\nAssign them both similar IP addresses ie\n\n192.168.1.1 for the PC\n255.255.255.0 subnet mask\n\n192.168.1.2 for the laptop\n255.255.255.0\n\nMake sure they're both in the same workgroup and all you need to do now is share the files and you're done.
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plug one end to one computer and the other end to the second computer.   Right click on my network places and click on properties.   Locate the local area connection icon and right click one time on the icon.   Click on properties and then locate the internet protocol (TCP/IP) and click one time to highlight.   Select properties and type in 10.100.5.1 and select okay.   For the subnet mask type in 255.255.0.0 .  Do the same thing to the other computer but use 10.100.5.2 for the ip address.  Oh, make sure that you seelect use the following ip address.  Restart both of the systems and see if you can see the other computer through the my network places.   I just hope that both of the systems are in a workgroup.  If you still can't see the other system on each of the computers share the drive by right clicking the c: drive and selecting sharing and following the directions.   i hope this helps.  the other option is to pull out the drive that you need things off of it and make it a slave in the second computer.  Or best answer just get a flash drive and copy the files to it and be done with the headache.
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If you have ethernet jacks on each computer then you can get a crossover cable which will allow you to create a 2 computer LAN.  You can then setup file sharing on the old computer and just drag and drop your files onto the new computer :)
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You can share the internet connection between both computers by using a router.\n\nThese updates are for internet protection. The files are useless for the other computer.
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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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If you are refering to connecting them thru IDE cables, no. It can not be done. The only way to connect two computers to achieve any sort of benefits would be to network them. The results would be the ability of file sharing & the extra storage capacity. Using certain software, you can also control both machines from one platform but that's about it.
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You mean using internet? Or just pc to cp?\n\nIf just pc to cp, you need to have a bluetooth device for both gadgets so that you can share files with each gadget. Most cp's have built in bluetooth but for pc's you have to buy...a lot are availbale in the martket
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http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/filesharing.htm
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The best and safest way for you to network your two PC's is to purchase a router with 4 port switch.\n\nUse one PC to follow the router setup wizard.\n\nYour ADSL modem will connect to the routers WAN port and the to PC's will connect to two of the routers LAN ports.\n\nOnce you have one PC successfully connected to the internet through the router use the Windows Network Setup Wizard to create your local area network.\n\nGo to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network Setup Wizard\n\nNext > select "This computer connects to the Internet through a residential gateway... > Next > give each PC a unique name > Next > Provide the SAME workgroup name for both PC's > Next > select Turn on file and printer sharing > Next > apply these settings > Next.\n\nEach PC should now have a unique name and belong to the same workgroup.  Each PC should also have Network Share folders under My Computer.  This shared folder should be visible from the other PC.\n\nTo share a specific folder on a PC go to Windows Explorer > select the folder to be shared > Right mouse click > select Sharing and Security > and follow the directions for the type of sharing you want.\n\nTo find the other networked PC go to: Windows Explorer > My Network Places > Microsoft Windows Network > [your workgroup] > and all your networked PCs associated with your workgroup should be visible.  You can now expand the PC to see what folders and devices are shared.
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U need not connect them physically. If u hav any wireless networks cards in both of them u can create a home network and share the files etc.. Ur computer and laptop need not be in the same room but they should be able to receive the signal ...
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Here's how to share folders, http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/getstarted/shareresources.mspx, connect the two computers together using a LAN cable and file sharing/folder sharing SHOULD work.  What you want to do and what Windows wants to do may be two different things, I've successfully done this one many computers and some simply refused to acknowledge the connection.\n\nThere is an alternative, you can try Beamfile, http://www.beamfile.com/