Connect Direct Using Crossover Cable

I am using a crossover cable to connect two laptops together. When I sent up
the new connection, the "connect directly to another computer" option is
grayed out. What am I doing wrong?
Thank you.
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peggriff

"peggriff" <peggriff@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I am using a crossover cable to connect two laptops together. When I sent
>up
> the new connection, the "connect directly to another computer" option is
> grayed out. What am I doing wrong?
> Thank you.
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> peggriff

I don't think you can use "direct connect" with Ethernet.

Maybe try using a straight cable instead of the crossover.
Use a crossover only if you do not have a hub or switch.

Read the Window XP Help and support on "To make a direct network
connection".

You can find it in help by searching for "direct connect" no quotes.

You also may need to setup File and Printer sharing on both computers.
There is a wizard for that also.

In My Network Places (on the start menu) under network tasks. "Setup a home
or small office network".
Or Control panel > Network setup wizard.

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