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| 164810 | 2003-08-02 21:46:00 | Windows XP has a program that can be used to link two computers via the serial printer port. Can someone please advise the name of this program. Thanks | ianalice (3681) | ||
| 164811 | 2003-08-02 22:09:00 | You do it by opening up network connections found in the control panel and follow the instructions below:- To make a direct network connection by using a DirectParallel cable Open Network Connections. Under Network Tasks, click Create a new connection, and then click Next. Click Set up an advanced connection, and then click Next. Click Connect directly to another computer, click Next, and then do one of the following: If you want your computer to act as the host (your computer contains the information you need to access), click Host. If you want your computer to act as the guest (your computer accesses information on another computer), click Guest, and then click Next. In Device for this connection, click Direct Parallel (LPT1) and then click Next. Follow the remaining instructions in the Network Connection Wizard. Notes To open Network Connections, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network Connections. A direct network connection that uses a DirectParallel cable requires a stand-alone computer running Windows 2000 or Windows XP. You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings may also prevent you from completing this procedure. For information about contacting Parallel Technologies or their local dealers to order DirectParallel cables |
Elephant (599) | ||
| 164812 | 2003-08-02 23:19:00 | On trying the above, all is Okay until after the Direct Parallel LPT1 box. I click next and up comes an Incoming Connections Error Box. An internal error has occurred. The local user database in corrupt. Click Okay. User permissions. Add. Enter many different combination in Name Full name, etc. All come up with another “Incoming Connections Error Box”. The user you entered was not added to the local user database because the name or password violated system policy (it was too large, too small, ot ill-formed. I have checked Users. Only One plus quest. Rebooted ano change. PLEASE HELP ME!!!!! |
ianalice (3681) | ||
| 164813 | 2003-08-03 04:04:00 | You will need to have an Account ( user/password identical) on each computer. Guest might work ... but not the best for security on machines which are connected to the Internet. Are you using a "LapLink compatible" cable? You probably are, unless these "security" things are stopping it before it even looks at the hardware. |
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