There are several ways to connect two or more computers together so that they can access each other's files and printers. If you want to connect only two computers and only want to access the files, then you can use a null-modem or parallel cable and the Direct Cable Connection software included in Windows 95. This is without doubt the most inexpensive way, but also has the most limitations. The Direct Cable Connection software most likely not installed with your original Windows 95 setup. Its default location is the Accessories folder.
To install the Direct Cable Connection, run the Add/Remove Programs applet in the Control Panel, click the Windows Setup tab, select Communications, press the Details button and check Direct Cable Connection. You will also need Dial-Up Networking, so make sure that this option is check as well. You need to install this software on both computers. The Direct Dial Connection applet will appear in the Control Panel. You now can connect both computers with either a null-modem serial or parallel cable.
Run the Direct Dial Connection applet on both computers and decide which computer will be the host and which will be the guest. The guest computer will gain access to the host computer's files. You can disconnect and reverse the roles of guest and host at any time. The drives of the host computer will be visible in their own Explorer-like window, but not in Explorer itself or in other applications. So the usefulness of this connection method is very limited.
A much more intuitive and powerful connection can be established by installing a Ethernet network card in each computer and connecting them using one of the network protocols such as NetBEUI, TCP/IP, or IPX/SPX.