I have 2 PC's.  One is running XP Pro SP2 and the other is running XP Home
SP2.  I have a direct link between them via a crossover network cable.  
I can use VNC to remotely control one from the other and I can ping
successfully from DOS etc but I CAN NOT see shared folders or do ...

I have connected a laptop (WIN XP Prof SP2) and a desktop pc (Win XP
Home SP2) via USB link cable. From the laptop I have access to the
desktop. Access from desktop failes, "net view \\Laptop" throws error
message "1726 - The remote procedure call failed". But RPC serivce is

I just built a new computer, and I am having an unusual problem.  I can
connect to the internet with no problem, as well as my home network.
However, when I try to download a file, they all come back that they
are corrupted.  This is from any site, many differnt companies and

I would like to know how to link a URL,  when posted in a message so that all
you have to do is put the curser on it and click. I can't find the
information anywhere so it must be simple. Thanks

I just solved a problem with connecting my wireless laptop to a home wifi
network. The "solution" tells me that I do not understand something about
how this all works and I hope someone can enlighten me.
Before this problem started I was viewing the configuration page of my

Every time I try to open Internet Explorer a runtime error pops up and says:
C:/Program Files/Internet Explorer/iexplore.exe
This application has requested the runtime to terminate it in an unusual
way. Please contact the applications support team for more information.

Until a few days ago I had a home network comprising an XP host
connected to a Win98SE macine via a Linksys 5-port Workgroup hub. The
Xp connected to the internet via 56K dialup and shared this, files and
printer with the w98SE machine.

I have 2 laptops in use at home. In one room only, one of the laptops does
not map a strong wireless connection. However that room has a wired
connection in it. How can I get that laptop to use the wired connection when
we are in that room?

I have run a successful peer to peer home wireless network for close on
3 years now with only a few minor glitches along the way until now.
Whenever I enable or disable the wireless device on my laptop it is
followed in a minute or so by several services terminating and sometimes

WXP SP2, DSL Modem Connection and D-Link DI-704UP Router  ..
Under My Network Places in WXP Explorer there has appeared 8 folders,
Program Files, My Document, an Optical Drive, and Backup Folders.  
I'm using a Desktop only.  I haven't a Network with any other computers Set

My system is running fine, but the icon that shows the two flashing computor
screens in the system tray is missing, likewise, the icon is also missing out
of the network connections folder, I have tried different things from the
windows knowledge base without any luck, any ideas ...

I just bought a linksys wireless G router, to try and network my desktop and
laptop.  I have an external cable modem, and have everything hooked up
properly.  However, I am having a bit of trouble staying connected.  My
browser will work for approximately fifteen minutes, then it ...

No networking drivers or devices load when I select Safe Mode with
Networking!! It used to work. Any idea how to fix it? It does not matter
which account I try either.
Rick

I have a dell desktop computer connected to DSL and recently purchase a dell
laptop wireless. I have all connections establish and working fine, however I
need to beable to copy files and email messages to my wireless device
computer. How can I do this via wireless?

 can anyone give me some advise plse .i have a pc hardwired  through a hub
networked to 2 others in the house 3 pcs in all  pc 1 has ics enabled on it  
my internet connection is through a non wireless  router .  i have just
bought a laptop with wireless on it   .if i buy a ...