Making a LapLink Parallel Connection in Windows NT, Windows 2000 or Windows XP - Search Again

SUMMARY

I just upgraded from an older version of LapLink, where I had connected via the yellow parallel cable that came in my software. Why is the LPT port grayed out or missing when I look in LapLink's Port Setup?

SOLUTION

Microsoft's Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems do not offer the driver architecture required to provide support for any type of parallel data transfer cable. The driver architecture necessary for file transfer/remote control is different that what is required for printer drivers. Therefore, LapLink has no ECP or parallel cable support.

For Windows 2000 and Windows XP, we have opted to support the faster USB architechture. All versions of LapLink that are designed for Windows 2000 and Windows XP will support LapLink's USB Network cable.

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Last updated: Wednesday, August 29, 2001

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