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usb connection for two computers

15 years ago

I have an xp machine about 10 years old and an Compaq Presareo about 16 months old. Can I connect these computers by a usb cable. If so how would the connection be recognized? Would software be required? Or is it not possible? This seems to be the simplest way to do it.

John W

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kudzu9
15 years ago
What are you trying to accomplish?
Pooh Bear
15 years ago
You need a special type of USB cable to do this.
If you use a regular USB to USB cable you will short out
one or both of the ports, or do more serious damage.
I have never done this but I have researched it some.
Google "USB to USB networking" and find lots of info.

Pooh Bear

Here is a link that might be useful: More info
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cboy
15 years ago
john4291
If your wanting to use one monitor - one keyboard -
one mouse and 2 computers than you can do what I did.
I use a kvm switch. It's simple to hook up.
On 2 occasions I've had the mouse and keyboard not recognized.It was easy to fix. I just had to turn of the pc and unplug the power for about 2 minutes. With power back on everything was working.
Mine has 2 ports (2 computers) costs around $30.00
My kvm switch connects Windows XP and Windows 7
mikie_gw
15 years ago
If both on the same modem, which most are router.. enable networking.
john4291
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks everyone. I felt like that it was a dangerous thing to do. I appreciate all the info. I want to transfer data from one computer to the other. I do have a router that worksw with both computers. D-Link in the xp. I will try that and look at the links and suggestions,
John W
mike_kaiser_gw
15 years ago
USB was never designed for networking and while it can be used that way it's not an elegant solution. If you have a router, you're best bet is simply to create a local network.

You could also just use a flash drive. 4GB is well under $10 and 8 GB under $15.
john4291
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks Mike, I have decided that I better go snother way. I do have a router.

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