using usb port for data transfer between to PC

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  • karthi84
    Contributor
    • Dec 2006
    • 270

    using usb port for data transfer between to PC

    hi i need to transfer data between two stand alone pc. is it possible for transfer of data between 2 pc using usb port of the 2 machines. both the pc are using windows xp sp2.
  • sicarie
    Recognized Expert Specialist
    • Nov 2006
    • 4677

    #2
    Originally posted by karthi84
    hi i need to transfer data between two stand alone pc. is it possible for transfer of data between 2 pc using usb port of the 2 machines. both the pc are using windows xp sp2.
    I imagine it is, but good luck finding a USB cord that will allow you to do it. I think there might be adapters you can buy, but why not just use a crossover cable?

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    • Cyberdyne
      Recognized Expert Contributor
      • Sep 2006
      • 627

      #3
      Originally posted by karthi84
      hi i need to transfer data between two stand alone pc. is it possible for transfer of data between 2 pc using usb port of the 2 machines. both the pc are using windows xp sp2.
      Hi Karthi, you can use a usb cable to transfer files or a crossover Cat5 or Cat6 cables without any problems.

      Here is the article on microsoft website that will guide you step by step.

      LINK

      -=Cyberdyne=-

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      • karthi84
        Contributor
        • Dec 2006
        • 270

        #4
        hi,
        thanks for the replies....

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