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Windows, Networking and Software

FAQ, Tips, Hints, and Wisdom for Windows 98x/XP

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I use a different short Workgroup name for each computer in ControlPanel/Network/Identification. OEM1

and OEM2 for example, it's easier to find the host and view it. The computer names must be different. If

the Guest has problems finding the Host then give each machine the same Workgroup name.

Start the Host first and when it's "waiting" start the Guest.

It's handy to have a desktop shortcut to C:\Windows\directcc.exe to start it

There is a section on Directcc in Start/Help. Search for "direct" or "direct cable". It’s lacking some

information though in the Win95 version.

To change other settings—Start/Programs/Accessories and click on Direct Cable for the "Wizard".

My Briefcase is used by Notebooks to store files for later uploading to a desktop via cable. Right clicking

files and/or directories has an option to send to My Briefcase.

Direct Cable Connection Using USB

It isn't possible to connect two computers using a standard USB cable. The two plugs have different sizes

and shapes, and only one of them will fit in the USB port of a computer.

Here are some devices, with the right USB plugs and added circuitry, which can network two computers:

http://www.buslink.com/usbtrans.htm

http://www.ezlinkusb.com

http://www.usbcable.com/94-3832.htm

http://catalog.belkin.com/usbpopup.process?pc_id=20963&Catalog_ID=1

http://www.usbstuff.com

Here is a site that sells USB TO USB NETWORK BRIDGE CABLE, BF-110N

http://www.cyberguys.com/cgi-

bin/sgin0101.exe?UID=2001092423371251&GEN6=00&GEN9=5CG01&FNM=00&T1=131+0865&URE

QA=1&UREQB=2&UREQC=3&UREQD=4

Explorer – Capitalization of Filenames

Try opening Windows Explorer, select View, Select Folder Options, then View, and deselect 'Allow all

uppercase names' in advanced settings, then Apply.

Explorer – Keep C: Drive Open

Create a shortcut to Windows Explorer, right click on the shortcut and choose 'Properties'. Make sure the

line in the 'Target' window reads like this:

C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE /n,/e,c:\

Use this shortcut to open Windows explorer. Make copies of, or modify any existing shortcuts as you like.

Windows XP

Activation – Phone Numbers

Toll-free telephone numbers are available in all countries whose telephony infrastructures provide for them.

The telephone numbers to call are displayed when telephone activation is chosen.

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