Question : Error 771: network busy (XP & Win95 parallel cable connection)

This error occurred when I tried to connect these two computers:

A: Windows 95, pentium, 233Mhz, 32MB RAM
B: Windows XP, pentium 4, 2.6Ghz, 512MB RAM

After setting direct cable connections and trying to connect, I get this error message:

"Connecting over parallel cable...
Error 771: The connection attempt failed because the network is busy."

Now I only have four connections: one dialup, one direct, and two LAN or highspeed internet. The two LAN connections are disabled and unplugged. The cable works, and I enabled NetBios on Win95 and NWLink IPX/NetBios on the WinXP.

Also interesting is that the XP immediately displays this error message after I click the connect button. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Answer : Error 771: network busy (XP & Win95 parallel cable connection)

Plus, out of interest, why do you need this?
The ethernet connections with a crossover ethernet cable would be much faster.