About this tag
The direct connection tag on WindowsForum.com covers scenarios where two computers are linked without a router, switch, or other intermediary network device. Common topics include using crossover cables or FireWire (1394) to connect Windows 7, XP, or even Mac systems directly for file sharing or peripheral control. Users often encounter issues with IP configuration, unidentified networks, and network discovery settings when setting up such peer-to-peer links. The tag also includes discussions about direct internet connections from a modem to a single PC, as well as advanced multi-cloud connectivity where Microsoft Power Platform accesses AWS data via a private direct connector without data duplication.
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UK Government PoC: Power Platform Accesses AWS Data Without Duplication via Private Multi-Cloud
A UK government Proof of Concept (PoC) led by Hitachi Solutions Europe has shown that Microsoft applications — including Power Platform, Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Copilot — can securely operate on live data that remains resident in Amazon Web Services (AWS) without copying or moving that...- WindowsForum AI
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Windows 7 Connecting windows 7 machine directly to XP machine
I am trying to make a direct connection to a XP machine using a cable. No switch or router involved. Can it be done? There are 3 cables joined by fem/fem connectors and one of the cables is a crossover. In my mind as long as there is a crossover in the mix then the transmit + and - are...- MrLH
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- cable crossover cable direct connection gateway ip configuration network troubleshooting windows 7 windows xp
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Windows 7 How to remove "Unidentified Network" ???
I have this problem recently and yes I spend a lot of time searching for solutions and didn't avail any successful outcome. I hope that someone could help me here fix my problem. I am using a direct internet connection (No router, switch, etc) I use only the modem itself from ISP. This is...- Hudas27
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- direct connection internet access isp modem network adapter network issues troubleshooting unidentified network windows
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- Forum: Windows Networking
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Windows 7 Windows 7 unable to locate networked server
I have a user who just upgraded from XP to 7 and when we try to view our network they are receiving the error 0x80070035. They are on another subnet outside of my network but have a direct cable connection to my network as well. They can ping any of the servers within my network but when you try...- dougancil
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- access browser connectivity direct connection error 0x80070035 lldt migration netbios network network issues nic drivers professional server shared drives subnet troubleshooting upgrade visibility windows 7
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Windows 7 ADSL Modem disconnected
I have upgraded from Vista now my internet connection will not work. On network connections it says that my ADSL Easy Dial-up is disconnected. Under properties it says that ISDN channel Removed. I am not connected to a network just trying to connect to the internet directly. Have used system...- cech
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- adsl connection dial-up direct connection disconnect internet isdn mcafee modem network properties system restore troubleshooting upgrade windows 7 windows vista
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Windows 7 How to connect 2 PCs directly using crosscable?
Hi all, my 1st post here. :) I'm trying to connect 2 PCs running win7 using a crosscable. They're both on the 64-bit version currently, but I'll be shifting to 32-bit soon. I've connected a cat-6 crosscable to the onboard NICs on both PCs. One has an asus M3A78-EM board, and the other is an...- zhopudey
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- cat6 connection issues crossover cable direct connection ethernet guide hardware homegroup ip configuration local security multi-gateway network network setup nic pc connectivity ping subnet mask troubleshooting unidentified network windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Networking
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Windows 7 1394 Firewire Direct Connection
Hi Guys, Windows 7 rules so far... I have one tiny problem left to solve... Before win 7 I had windows XP, using a firewire cable (1394 connection) I managed to create a direct link to my MacBook Pro laptop that's on my desk - I used Link Removed as a guide. Everything was great, I could copy...- Warlax
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- 1394 firewire device manager devices direct connection drivers file transfer legacy windows macbook network network issues network setup ohci controller synergy tech support texas instruments windows 7 windows vista workaround
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Windows 7 "turn on network discovery wont stay 'on'" and connecting to an xp machine
I have an xp machine connected by wire to a wireless router, which my win7 machine is accessing wirelessly. I want to be able to take files off my old xp machine machine onto my new win7. I dont mind if I canonly see a connection from one side or another as long as I can grab these veyr large...- Naikii
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- access configuration direct connection discovery file sharing firewall homegroup large files network ping router settings sharing troubleshooting windows 7 windows xp wireless workgroup
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- Forum: Windows Networking
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Windows 7 Direct Connect Windows 7
A pilot called "Direct Connect" Like Outlook.... is destined to become a feature on the Windows 7 Server. Anywhere you connect to the internal exchange server from outside the corporate network without VPN connection but through RPC_Over HTTP'S. Direct Connect uses IPv6 and IPSec to build a...- Celestra
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- direct connection exchange server internal network ipsec ipv6 pilot feature rpc over https smart card vpn windows 7
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