re: Can't get computers to talk to each other Sunday, January 18, 2004 at 7:39 pm Windows XP Annoyances Discussion Forum Posted by Bob Crenshaw (3 messages posted) First: find the file called lmhosts.sam (%system root%\system32\drivers\etc) Second: open the file in textpad and read it. Third: add both IP addresses to the lmhosts file on both machines. Fourth: go to My Network Places and choose the Network Task --> Set up a home or small office network. (Have a floppy ready) and follow the wizard. On Sunday, January 18, 2004 at 6:13 pm, Megan wrote: >Hi, > >I'm trying to connect my XP laptop with my 98 desktop so I can get the files from >my old computer. I bought a crossover cable to connect the two computers, but am >having trouble setting up a network between the two. I get error messages saying >that the remote computer can't be found. Any help? Written in response to: Can't get computers to talk to each other (Megan: Sunday, January 18, 2004 at 6:13 pm) Responses to this message: re: Can't get computers to talk to each other (BKW: Monday, January 19, 2004 at 11:38 am) All messages in this thread [show all] Can't get computers to talk to each other (Megan: Sun, Jan 18, 2004, 6:13 pm) re: Can't get computers to talk to each other (Bob Crenshaw: Sun, Jan 18, 2004, 7:39 pm) re: Can't get computers to talk to each other (BKW: Mon, Jan 19, 2004, 11:38 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 XP Discussion Forum