re: Question about 'Why can't I get the Direct-Cable Connection to work?' Thursday, November 15, 2001 at 10:26 pm Windows Me Annoyances Discussion Forum Posted by Dina (3 messages posted) On Sunday, October 28, 2001 at 9:07 pm, Jonathan wrote: >I am using ME on both the host and guest computers. The guest asks me for the name >of the host computer which I then enter. It tells me that it cannot find host. The >odd thing is that the host computer tells me that it is connected. Any ideas ? >All NEtbuei's etc are entered as far as I know. >and I am not able to share files. > > Hi, I had the same problem. Of course, both computers must have netbui and IPX/SPX added. Make sure that your cable is good AND connected to the right ports. Last but not least, enable sharing on your folders. I finally had luck after I enabled both protocols. Written in response to: Question about 'Why can't I get the Direct-Cable Connection to work?' (Jonathan : Sunday, October 28, 2001 at 9:07 pm) There are presently no replies to this message. All messages in this thread [show all] Question about 'Why can't I get the Direct-Cable Connection to work?' (Jonathan : Sun, Oct 28, 2001, 9:07 pm) re: Question about 'Why can't I get the Direct-Cable Connection to work?' (Blaise Szallasi: Sun, Oct 28, 2001, 9:21 pm) re: Question about 'Why can't I get the Direct-Cable Connection to work?' (Linda: Sat, Nov 3, 2001, 9:05 am) re: Question about 'Why can't I get the Direct-Cable Connection to work?' (Dina: Thu, Nov 15, 2001, 10:26 pm) re: Question about 'Why can't I get the Direct-Cable Connection to work?' (chinaman: Wed, Jul 31, 2002, 7:27 pm) re: Question about 'Why can't I get the Direct-Cable Connection to work?' (ben: Sun, May 7, 2006, 6:20 am) Reply or follow-up to this message Search this forum Start a new thread on a different subject Report abuse of the forum Return to the Windows Me Discussion Forum