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Offline rogerdee

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« on: January 27, 2007, 12:35:32 PM »
Maybe this is in the wrong place .
I got a  laptop with which i want to move some files too mainly AH  so i can do skining ect on it.

whats the best way  to link the two pcs  and  swap the files.

please guys  the simplest terms possiable.
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« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2007, 12:56:40 PM »
If both Pc's have a Network/LAN card  these days on a laptop or PC they will be built in.  

Simple Ethernet cable from one to the other.  

In XP goto network connections run the network setup wizard to share files  and folders on both machines.

Might have to restart each machine once the setup is done.
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« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2007, 12:57:49 PM »
Bloody  wayne rooney......
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« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2007, 01:00:03 PM »
or use an USB key to move the files
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« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2007, 01:13:20 PM »
Usb pens are a nice easy way of doing it.

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/products/a787x1y0z1p0s0n0m0

Depends how much data you have to transfer.  My method would be good for larger files.
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« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2007, 01:15:05 PM »
If you choose to link them via the network cards, make sure you use a crossover cable - not a "straight through". Otherwise they won't be able to talk to each other.
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« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2007, 01:48:42 PM »
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Usb pens are a nice easy way of doing it.

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/products/a787x1y0z1p0s0n0m0

Depends how much data you have to transfer.  My method would be good for larger files.


I don't know what is available accross the pond but Comp USA has 4Gig keys for $65 -

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?pfp=cat3&product_code=338545&Pn=Cruzer_Micro_Flash_Drive
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« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2007, 07:41:03 PM »
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If you choose to link them via the network cards, make sure you use a crossover cable - not a "straight through". Otherwise they won't be able to talk to each other.


Can you even buy crossover cables?  I've always just built my own.  Not sure if they sell them.
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« Reply #8 on: January 28, 2007, 02:25:15 AM »
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Can you even buy crossover cables?  I've always just built my own.  Not sure if they sell them.


LOL, surely you jest.:)

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?pfp=BROWSE&N=200071&Ne=200000&product_code=50009453&Pn=CAT_5e_UTP_Crossover_Cable
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« Reply #9 on: January 28, 2007, 02:39:06 AM »
a fast way just to swap files on 2 pc's ...once in a moon kinda thing is to open messenger on each pc ..zip up the file/'s and send it ..   voila ..no networking setup needed .
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« Reply #10 on: January 28, 2007, 07:42:30 AM »
ok i amhaving problems  got a ethernet cable and linkked the 2  too geather but  it doesnt work!!!

i hate damn pcs
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« Reply #11 on: January 28, 2007, 12:54:45 PM »
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LOL, surely you jest.:)

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?pfp=BROWSE&N=200071&Ne=200000&product_code=50009453&Pn=CAT_5e_UTP_Crossover_Cable


Well, apperently they do sell 'em, lol.

At $10 a pop, for a 3 ft cable, I should start selling 'em on Ebay!
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« Reply #12 on: January 28, 2007, 02:43:49 PM »
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Originally posted by rogerdee
Maybe this is in the wrong place .
I got a  laptop with which i want to move some files too mainly AH  so i can do skining ect on it.

whats the best way  to link the two pcs  and  swap the files.

please guys  the simplest terms possiable.
you do know though you can't just copy the "AHII" folder, you have to actually install the programs on the other PC
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« Reply #13 on: January 28, 2007, 07:42:50 PM »
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ok i amhaving problems  got a ethernet cable and linkked the 2  too geather but  it doesnt work!!!

i hate damn pcs


You need to configure the Local Area Connection on both laptops, although they should be giving themselves so-called APIPA adresses unless you've already configured one or both of them. If they aren't configured correctly they still won't be able to talk. Windows has lots of onboard help files. While alot of the help files are at times useless, a few can be very helpful. There's also a network configuration wizard that will do it for you with just a little help from you. Its often hard to diagnose every little thing that might be holding you up from afar, but if you have them properly cabled together you're almost there. Look in Control Panel for the Network Setup Wizard.
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« Reply #14 on: January 28, 2007, 08:32:45 PM »
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Well, apperently they do sell 'em, lol.

At $10 a pop, for a 3 ft cable, I should start selling 'em on Ebay!


Actually the Comp USA cable was $2.99 and here is one for $1.96.  I doubt if you will get rich selling them on Ebay.;)

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10208&cs_id=1020803&p_id=287&seq=1&format=2&style=
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