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

Setup on the second computer (2)

3. In "The wizard found disconnected network hardware", check "Ignore disconnected network hardware" and click Next. But if your Ethernet card that is used for the direct connection is on the list of disconnected network hardware, then you must check again whether you are using the correct crossover cable and whether the cable has been connected firmly to both computers' RJ-45 ports. If the crossover cable and its connection are OK, click Next.

Network Setup Wizard

4. In "Do you want to use the shared connection?", choose "Yes, use the existing shared connection for this computer's Internet access" because Windows has found a shared Internet connection on the first computer as the result of setup on the first computer.

Network Setup Wizard

5. In "Your computer has multiple connections.", select "Let me choose the connection to my network". This only appears if you have more than one network adapters installed in your computer.

Network Setup Wizard

6. In "Select the connections to bridge", choose the Local Area Connection that corresponds to the Ethernet card that is connected to the first computer. Click Next.

Network Setup Wizard

 
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