Microsoft KB Archive/928354

= You cannot use a serial cable connection to connect a Windows XP-based computer to a Windows Vista-based computer =

Article ID: 928354

Article Last Modified on 3/15/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Windows Vista Ultimate
 * Windows Vista Enterprise
 * Windows Vista Business
 * Windows Vista Home Premium
 * Windows Vista Home Basic
 * Windows Vista Starter
 * Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit edition
 * Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit edition
 * Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition
 * Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit edition
 * Windows Vista Business 64-bit edition
 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional

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SYMPTOMS
You cannot use a serial cable connection to connect a Microsoft Windows XP-based computer to a Windows Vista-based computer. For example, when you use a null modem serial cable such as a Laplink cable or a Bluetooth serial connection to connect the two computers, the connection does not work as expected.



WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, use an alternative method to connect the two computers. For example, use a network connection with Ethernet cables. Alternatively, use a network hub to enable communication between the two computers.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the &quot;Applies to&quot; section.



MORE INFORMATION
For more information about how to transfer files and settings from one computer to another, visit the following Microsoft Web page:

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/96d5d811-6d52-4dff-b39b-76c64a131dfe1033.mspx

The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

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