Want to transfer data periodically from one XP to another XP computer

[aob]

I have two XP computers sitting next to each other. I need to transfer files from My Documents in one computer to My Documents in the other computer. Networking is not working or convenient. I have read about the Easy Transfer Cables, but this seems to be for XP to Vista. I want something fast, cheap, and easy to allow me to transfer from XP to XP. I do not want to use flash drives or CDs. They take too much time.

[Train]

USB external drive.

Laplink - http://www.laplink.com/

[Steve R Jones]

I would fix the networking issue and use an application like SyncBack that will sync the folders almost automatically.

[SpywareDr]

Microsoft's SyncToy v2.0 (free)
http://www.microsoft.com/DownLoads/d...displaylang=en

[HAN]

While using something via USB would work, it's a hassle compared to networking. I agree that I'd do all I could to fix the network. (They aren't the same but if a transfer cable would work, wouldn't networking???)

[SuperSparks]

I agree, fix the network. What happens when you try to connect them over the LAN?

[aob]

I was networking, before installing a new virus-protector software. Since I am satisfied with the virus protection, I do not want to change it. I could probably spend a heck of a lot of time trying to re-set up the networking capabilities, but hoped for something like transfer cables.

I personally set up a network quite some time ago. It stopped working. A tech guy set up my network 5 months ago. Now, it has stopped working. Tired of messing around with a network, if a cable transfer will work just as well.

[Train]

And the new AV is?

Sounds like you installed a suite and the firewall is all that needs configuring.

Yes, unless configured, the firewall will even stop a laplink setup.

[SuperSparks]

That's why I gave up on those security suites long ago, they are all a royal pain. I've never found a single one that didn't block something it shouldn't I invested in a decent router with a proper hardware firewall, plus I use the built-in Windows firewall as a second line of defence, and I never get these problems any more.

If you don't want to use the normal LAN, then something like this would be a second choice:

http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProdu...duct_Id=275561

Or there is always sneakernet, using a flash drive, of course.

[aob]

I installed AVG internet Security and agree that AVG is blocking my networking. Sounds like I am being told to finagle with the firewall settings of AVG. Sounds like a good idea. Will play with for a while and see what happens.

[aob]

Cannot get AVG to work with the second computer.

Both computers are as identical as I can make them. AVG was installed on both. Networking works on computer 1, but not on computer 2.

I took a look at the AVG firewall settings for computer 1, which was set up for a Small Home Network, with firewall active. Networking works on computer 1.

I then set up computer 2, for a Small Home Network, with firewall active. Networking does not work on computer 2.

[Train]

Double check, you might have missed something.
http://www.avg.com/faq.num-815#faq_815