I have 2 pc's, one old, one new, both running Windows XP. I would like
to connect them to each other using a parralel cable on LPT1 (don;t
ask why, and don't suggest other cables, that is what I have).

I need step by step instructions WHICH WORK - unlike those on the net
by cellarstoneindia.com - which I have not managed to work. I nead
CLEAR instructions for configuring EACH of the computers

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Request for Question Clarification by livioflores-ga on 16 May 2004 08:32 PDT

Hi!!

The instructions on cellarstoneindia.com are well, and if they don't
work in your computer you may have to perform some previous tasks.
Please follow ALL the following steps, specially the firsts (they are
after different links):
"How to Configure a Direct Cable Connection with Windows XP Home Edition"
The "Configure a Direct Cable Connection with Windows XP Home Edition"
guide includes the following topics:
Part 1. Introduction
Part 2. Connecting the Cables
Part 3. Setting the Computer Names and Workgroups
Part 4. Sharing Resources
Part 5. Configuring the Direct Cable Connection
Part 6. Configuring TCP/IP
Part 7. Using NWLink IPX/SPX/NetBIOS-Compatible Transport Protocol
Part 8. Connecting the Computers
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;814981


See also:
"HOW TO: Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in Windows XP":
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;305621


"Windows XP - Definition of Direct Cable Connection":
http://www.lpt.com/windowsnetworking/regusers/wxpdccin.htm

"Win95/98/98SE/Me/2000/XP-Direct Cable Connection with DirectParallelŽ Cables":
ftp://ftp.lpt.com/parallel/DCCFAQ.PDF

"DCC Step-by-Step Setup For Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP":
Look for the paragraph 'V. Windows XP to Windows 2000 / XP Direct
(Cable) Connection Setup'.
http://www.lpt.com/Support/DCC-SetUp/dcc-setup.htm


Please let me know if this info is what you are looking for. In the
affirmative I will post it in the answer box and claim the prize, if
not let me know to to continue the research and please add all that
you think will help us to find a solution.

Regards.
livioflores-ga

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Clarification of Question by solars-ga on 16 May 2004 16:47 PDT

Well done, at the end of the day the Microsoft guide was the best one.
Thanks! Please answer "officially" to claim the payment.

Hi solars!!

Thank you for giving me the opportunity of answer the question. I am
glad that my research helps you to find a solution to your problem.

The instructions on cellarstoneindia.com are well, and if they don't
work in your computer you may have to perform some previous tasks.
Please follow ALL the following steps, specially the first ones (they are
after different links):
"How to Configure a Direct Cable Connection with Windows XP Home Edition"
The "Configure a Direct Cable Connection with Windows XP Home Edition"
guide includes the following topics:
Part 1. Introduction
Part 2. Connecting the Cables
Part 3. Setting the Computer Names and Workgroups
Part 4. Sharing Resources
Part 5. Configuring the Direct Cable Connection
Part 6. Configuring TCP/IP
Part 7. Using NWLink IPX/SPX/NetBIOS-Compatible Transport Protocol
Part 8. Connecting the Computers
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;814981


See also:
"HOW TO: Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in Windows XP":
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;305621


"Windows XP - Definition of Direct Cable Connection":
http://www.lpt.com/windowsnetworking/regusers/wxpdccin.htm

"Win95/98/98SE/Me/2000/XP-Direct Cable Connection with DirectParallelŽ Cables":
ftp://ftp.lpt.com/parallel/DCCFAQ.PDF

"DCC Step-by-Step Setup For Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP":
Look for the paragraph 'V. Windows XP to Windows 2000 / XP Direct
(Cable) Connection Setup'.
http://www.lpt.com/Support/DCC-SetUp/dcc-setup.htm


Search strategy:
DCC setup parallel XP
parallel cable connection XP


Best regards.
livioflores-ga