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transferring files

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  • 19-08-2006 5:31pm
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    jos28
    Registered Users Posts: 7,195 ✭✭✭


    Looking for some help, I hope I have posted this in the right section. I want to transfer a large amount of files from 1 laptop to another. They both have XP.I have tried the file transfer wizard and I am using a UTP Crossover cable for networking. The wizard gets as far as "autodetect" and then doesn't seem to detect any connection. Any help would be much appreciated.
    Cheers


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    jabberwock
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    check that the LAN is actually enabled

    check your workgroup. should be probably 'MSHOME'

    try this to check the ip address
    start menu -> run -> cmd -> ipconfig
    check on both laptops. should be along the lines of this address -> 192.168.0.??? on both


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    jos28
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    Checked both laptops. The host one seems to have the right settings, the other one tells me that "media disconnected"
    I thought this would be so easy. All I want to do is transfer things like Sonicstage(about 4GB) and various documents and e-mails.
    There must be an easier way....


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    Anti
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,401 ✭✭✭✭Anti


    its called dvd/rw's amazingly ! or usb memory keys


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    jabberwock
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    it sounds like its not a cross-over cable.
    and anti is probably a bit right. but it is a waste of dvd's


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    jos28
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    Doh ! Didn't realise that DVDs could hold that much stuff.
    Excuse me while I go off and stand in the stupid corner.
    Just started moving the files onto dvd, it's tedious but it's working.
    Thanks


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    Anti
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,401 ✭✭✭✭Anti


    Hope their rw's so you can use them again :)


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