I have a relatively new computer with WIN XP on it. I have a older computer with WIN98 on it. I would like to use a crossover cable for transferring stuff from the old one to the new one. Can anyone suggest how to hook it up?
2006-07-30 19:32:51 · 6 answers · asked by frisco7_us 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Just hook them together from one NIC to the other NIC and use the network wizards in the control panel to network them together. You will have to share the folders that you wish to transfer.
2006-07-30 19:36:53 · answer #1 · answered by DL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One end of cable goes to winxp network card, another to win98 network card. Set static IP addresses for both pcs. Make sure computers are in the same workgroup. Disable firewalls on both pcs. Share folders....
in reality you might get much more troubles before it would work for you. These are just a basic steps to follow.
If you have a cd-writer on win98 and need to transfer your data only once, its just easier to burn it on cds and transfer to winxp system, then fighting with networking.
2006-07-31 02:41:51 · answer #2 · answered by myasfalttango 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better you connect the two computers by cross cables
start- settings - network connections
In that Left corner, Create new connection - next - Setup an Advanced Connection - Connect directly to the computer -By guest or host
Then, Transfer your files
gazy...
2006-07-31 02:59:35 · answer #3 · answered by gazy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if both computers are on the internet through a router, you can just make both part of a network. Start with the WinXP machine, and it will lead you through the process. Once both machines show on each others' network, transferring files is just like moving files on the computer you are using at the moment.
2006-07-31 02:38:47 · answer #4 · answered by apollo124 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are several ways to do it... one, by networking it (as shown by previous answers). the other, use the hard disk with win98 as a slave..... config your settings as having two hard disks (one as a slave)... transfer would be a cinch then....
2006-07-31 03:58:23 · answer #5 · answered by VeRDuGo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Control Panel --> Network & internet connections..network setup wizard then connect your cables. =)
2006-07-31 02:38:10 · answer #6 · answered by Sandrainbow 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋