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Re: copying files PC-to-PC, no network, no mobile storage

On 4/23/07, David Gibbs <david@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Dan wrote:
> I would like to move files from my laptop to a desktop (and v.v.) via a
> cable; no network involved. I'm thinking a USB cable and Windows XP
just
> "knows" what to do when the connection is made. FWIW, the laptop is XP
Pro
> and the desktop is XP Home, both at SP2.

I've seen file transfer kits at the computer store ... although I don't
think XP 'just knows' how to use it.

Why not network? All you would need is a simple switch or crossover
cable to connect the systems.


I guess my definition of "networking" is a bit skewed; to me it means
"intervening" hardware, like a router. I was in MicroCenter last night and
found a cross-over cable.

But I'd still have to set up a network on both PC's, right?

- Dan

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