i got this usb cable that was sopposed to help[ share files between computers.
i have a gate way laptop wide screen multimedia, and a dell 360 precise whatever. both have xp.
my first problem is to get the computers to realize what the cable is.
i aint paying money to have a proffessional look at it
details: they might have usb 2.0
2007-04-16 17:47:35 · 2 answers · asked by Wesley!!! 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
trouble shoot just confuses me
2007-04-16 17:48:54 · update #1
i got every thing that came with it
lets say im not doin well
2007-04-16 18:03:35 · update #2
These cables are really just a confusing way for a pro to handle it. The best way to get your files from your old computer is to either burn them to a CD or DVD, or get an External IDE or SATA Hard Drive Enclosure. Take the hard drive out of your old computer and insert it into the enclosure. The enclosure will then plug into the new computer.
If you would rather share the files between the computers while they are on, then either get a network switch or a crossover cable. You have to be a bit tech savvy in order to setup the two computers to see each other, but there is lots of references on the Microsoft website.
2007-04-24 05:24:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only dependable way your going to share files is over an Ethernet connection, a USB connection is very very slow and problematic and is only ever used as a last resort.
A Ethernet crossover cable is needed then your Network Wizards on each pc.
2007-04-16 18:03:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cable should have come with some software on a disc that you install on both pc's, then connect the cable, run the software on both pc's and transfer to hearts content.
2007-04-16 17:58:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋