I want to transfer files over a Windows 7 and Windows 8 system through ethernet cable and I don't have a router, help required.
How to connect Win7 and Win8 system via ethernet cable without router?
try windows easy transfer or ip messenger or teamviewer
should windows easy transfer be installed on both the systems?
Comes by default for Vista, 7 & 8
didn't work
Just click start on win 7(winkey+Q) & type windows easy transfer & then select i already have cable... 7 as old system & 8 as new system.(everything is quite explanatory itself.. , Beware that transfer occurs @ 10MB/s so may be a overni8 job)
try ipmessenger/teamviewer then
*ipmsg.org/index.html.en
*www.teamviewer.com/hi/index.aspx?pid=google.tv.s.int&gclid=CK_gpoKZmbkCFdCG4god51sAbQ
try ipmessenger/teamviewer then
*ipmsg.org/index.html.en
*www.teamviewer.com/hi/index.aspx?pid=google.tv.s.int&gclid=CK_gpoKZmbkCFdCG4god51sAbQ
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why not simply use homegroup?if you get access error when accessing shared files from win 8 change your windows 8 account to local(Control Panel > User Accounts and Family Safety > Change Account Type > Select the account you want to use > Change Password.win 8 then prompt to make account 'Local').
I selected the option of transferring through network and on of my system, ethernet connection is not showing in Control Panel-->Network & Sharing Center
Try changing to homegroup as whitestar said
Did it easily with the help of a crossover ethernet cable via Windows Easy Transfer 
You need a crossover cable .. normal ethernet cables wont work
actually earlier i was trying with a normal ethernet cable but then i got to know about crossover cable and then i was able to transfer. btw i don't get to know with what speed transfer takes place through windows easy transfer, so any help here?