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Trying to connect windows 7 and XP using lan cable

2 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/trying-to-connect-windows-7-and-xp-using-lan-cable.164737/

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roady Original post #1
Oct 15, 2012 at 12:42 AM
Yeah, I searched many threads for the solution, tried them but didn't seem to work.

On my windows 7 laptop, the connection comes out as "unidentified public network" and I can't do anything about it. I tried adding the IP and/or even went with the automatic IP detection part. Still, I was not able to connect the 2 laptops (1 with xp, the other with win 7)

I also tried creating the ad-hoc network but to no avail.

Googled and many reported there's a cumbersome task involved with this.

Does anyone have a step by step guide to connect 2 laptops (without internet/wifi)?

It'd be really appreciated!
W
Oct 15, 2012 at 9:41 AM
Share Files and Printers between Windows 7 and XP - How-To Geek