Can I connect my laptop directly to my pc?

Question

I'd like to transfer files (in this case, photos--thousands) from my pc to my laptop. Can I do this?

If so, which cords/cables will I need?

Thanks!

Answer 1

You can do it with an Ethernet cables from both computers

Its the same cable that you connect from your router to PC

you have to be on the same work group though

Answer 2

a cross over cable is a way to connect two same devices. By connecting this type of ethernet cable you can transfer files.



I would recomend using Remote Desktop Connection (rather than a cross over cable) to connect to your laptop from your PC. Using RDC requires that both computers be on the same network and is a free built in application by microsoft windows. Check out this article by microsoft on using RDC:



http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/mobility/getstarted/remoteintro.mspx

Answer 3

You need to get a Ethernet cable called as a cross cable(Easily available). Once connected sharing is a breeze..

Answer 4

pass to laptop laptop to which printer is attached and open the printer. click on share printer and share it. call the printer or undergo in suggestions the call of the printer. pass to laptop and open administration panel, then printers and faxes. click on new printer create a clean printer and make certain to click on community printer. to try this you should understand the call of the laptop laptop laptop and the call of the printer. So it is going to appear like this desktopprintername Voila

Answer 5

http://www.leeindy.com/connecting_two_computers_using_crossover_cables.shtml this has a full guide.