is it possible to connect a windows xp machine to a windows 8.1 machine with an Ethernet cable? There is no internet connection, just trying to share files between two pc's
Depending on what you're doing it might make more sense just to use your local network (setup folder as SHARED over local network) or just use a spare USB drive to transfer data.
I guess by "no internet connection" you meant no local network? By network I meant through a Gateway or standalone router as you don't need the "internet" at all just a local network.
Depending on what you're doing it might make more sense just to use your local network (setup folder as SHARED over local network) or just use a spare USB drive to transfer data.
I guess by "no internet connection" you meant no local network? By network I meant through a Gateway or standalone router as you don't need the "internet" at all just a local network.
yes no local network, a router would probably help fix the problem but I do not have one handy in this situation. I'm trying to do it for a class and our supplies are limited currently. Thank you for your input though, I have a spare router at home I plan to bring next time and try again.