How to create a direct connection using Ethernet crossover cable in Windows XP?


Sometimes we have to need data transfer between two PC or Laptop. Today I will share a simple way to data transfer system between two PC or Laptop.
System Requirement:
LAN Card: 2pcs for both PC
Ethernet crossover cable: 5 to 10 Feet
To configure this above system please follow bellow steps:
Step One:
Connect this cable on both systems Computer #1 and Computer#2

Step Two:
IP Configure on Computer #1
Click Start  > Control Panel
Then click Network Connection- Right click on your LAN card > click Advanced tab > Setting > Select Off (Not Recommended) > Then Select Exceptions tab > Mark File and printer Sharing > Click ok Then Select General Tab > Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)- Properties then configure your LAN card like:

Then press OK

Step Three:
IP Configure on Computer #2
Click Start  > Control Panel
Then click Network Connection- Right click on your LAN card > click Advanced tab > Setting > Select Off (Not Recommended) > Then Select Exceptions tab > Mark File and printer Sharing > Click ok Then Select GeneralTab > Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)Properties then configure your LAN card like:

Then press OK

Step Four:
Now you can share your any drive of folder to others on the same network. To share a folder please follows the bellow steps:
In Computer#1 Right click on your folder then click Sharing tab > Select Share this folder > Apply > Ok like bellow picture:

Step Five:
Go to Computer#2 select Start > Run > write \\192.168.1.100 Then press enter you will see the folder which you share in Computer#1 like:


Now you can do what ever you want on this share folder. That's  all.