User's Manual

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Section 6. Transferring Files
79-0003-003 22 October 1999
Using Direct Cable Connection
Direct Cable Connection is a Microsoft product that comes with
Windows 95. It allows you to establish a connection between two
computers loaded with Windows 95 to gain access to the host
computers resources.
Windows 95 online Help provides detailed instructions about installing
and using this software, as well as troubleshooting information for this
process. Look up Direct Cable Connection and Direct Cable
Connection, Troubleshooting in the Help index. The information on the
following pages provides additional tips and guidelines to help make
this process successful.
For additional information, check your local bookstore for books on
Windows 95. Also, a large amount of information about Direct Cable
Connection can be found on the Internet (search for Direct Cable
Connection).
Direct Cable Connection Requirements
Make sure the following requirements are met before installing and
using Direct Cable Connection.
• Windows 95 must be installed on the host and the guest computer.
• A parallel or serial cable must be connected to both computers. See
Direct Cable Connection Tips for information about obtaining a
cable. If you need to make a cable, see Wiring Specifications for
Cables later in this section.
• File sharing must be enabled on the host computer. For information
about how to enable sharing, look up enabling, file and printer
sharing in the Windows 95 online Help index.
• To share files, you share the folder they are in. A folder must be set
up as shared. For information about establishing shared folders,
look up shared folders, setting up in the online Help index.