Desktop-notebook connection via USB-link cable

[Stephen_Daedalus]

Hello there,

Not sure whether or not this is the proper section for cable-mumble-jumble questions but here goes. I'm trying to transfer some data from my desktop to my notebook and vice-verse via a USB-link cable. Some seemingly brilliant bloke told me it'd work fine but so far I've had no success. I've installed the software that came with the cable on both computers but they refuse to "see" each other. Any suggestions?

PS I'm an utter newbie so to anyone kind enough to reply, please use down-to-earth explanations otherwise my few remaining brain cells'll go haywire =)

 

[sparky853]

First off, make sure you have file and printer sharing enabled on both machines.

If both machines have a NIC card, why not just use a crossover cable? Its probably easier.



Spec:
Intel P4 2.4B
MSI 645E Max-U Mobo
512MB DDR333
GF3 ti200 64MB
SB Live 5.1
WD 60GB (Storage)
Maxtor 6GB (System)
Maxtor 120GB
LG 24x24x32 CDR
WIN2K PRo SP4

 

[Stephen_Daedalus]

Hello there,

Thanks for the reply. I'll follow your suggestions and see what I can do.

Cheers!

 

[upec]

You also have to be sure the two computers are in the same workgroup.