Using a crossover cable

[dreaminginred]

Hi, has anybody tried to use a crossover cable to share files between vista and xp? I have tried today and was able to transfer files from my xp to vista but not the other way around. My xp computer isnt recognised on the network in vista yet is shown on the network map.y vista computer is shown in the my network places on xp. Any ideas???

 

[Impulse666]

Vista and XP are known not to get along on a network. This is almost comical considering they are both current-gen products by the same manufacturer. I remember something along the lines that XP's default workgroup is one thing, and Vista's is another. However if you have them recognizing and able to send files, there must be a small error in one of the systems (likely vista) that isnt liking what you're doing.

 

[addle_brains]

It is kind of funny that Windows Operating Systems can have such a hard time with ISO stuff like TCP/IP. Check that everything is the same. Workgroups, IP ranges (put them both to something like 10.1.1.x) Enable filesharing on the directory you want to share. Then, instead of using the microsoft network map, simply type in the explorer bar "//computername/foldersharename" and you should be taken right their. If not, give up and roll you Vista to XP