I have no brain, I am stupid using this as a basic premis can we sort out how to make 2 computers talk to each other?

[KatyMac]

I have 2 computers
I have a cross-over cable (It's purple - I like it - it doesn't seem to work)

I have used the wireless network wizard about 73 times & gave up

I have only used the network wizard about 41 times

I could cry

Can anyone help me step by step?
With a kind of idiots guide?

Thanks - I am desparate

Did that and it doesn't ping

Stupid bit of machinery

OK struggling a bit with Microsoft file sharing & printing on the system tab it is ticked - do you think that is enabled?

Meal sound fab - any left overs

In my experience cross over cables never seem to work and a wirless hub/router might work better for you

welcome back little lapin.. you are obviously more technical than me .. as well as a bette cook .. shall leave you to this

good luck

Thanks Frasersmummy - I really am a sad case wrt computers

We'll you you - you're a very techy bunny

What are UPnP devises?

I meant "We'll love you anyway"

If they turn up (geekboy and opinionateddad) - then you know they search on their name

When I 'add a network place' am I adding a place on the computer I am working on or the networked computer?

Should the workgroup name & the SSID be the same or different?

Well what ever I did - didn't work

Bring the kids - I'll give you free childcare until it gets sorted

Plus DH will cook - do you like spicy?
Plus I will bake - fudge, brownies, profiteroles?

Horrid as it is to admit - I think I need to get a man in

I am sure it is a ping problem

The shame of needing a man

sorry went on holiday ..

shocking I know

did we ever get this sorted..????