Hi,

To connect them directly you need a twisted pairs ethernet cable. Most PC 
outlets would have one.

Michael.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joyce E" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 12:53 AM
Subject: [PCBUILD] New network


> It's supposed to be so simple, right?  Both machines are running XP Pro, 
> SP 2. I have them hooked together with a simple ethernet cable.  The 
> master computer keeps telling me "a network cable is unplugged," and I 
> can't get the two computers to "talk" to one another.
>
> One computer is an eMachines; the other is a Compaq.  That shouldn't have 
> anything to do with it -- should it?!  TIA for any help here; I'm trying 
> to set this up for a friend of mine.  (Of course we all know MS doesn't 
> make things any easier for us...)
>
> Joyce in SE Ohio
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