euro-vox max not working

I am about to order a null moden cable and reading what is said here I am a bit confused. I have a laptop with vista on it will I need the proper cable or should I get the one with a usb on one end? And I have an old computer with the right connections (9pin female) on it but with no internet connection so can I download the software on my laptop save it to a disc and then put it on my old compter and do it that way?
I am not technically gifted so will I be able to do it, thanks again in advance.
LFC4ME

 

Yes do it on your older PC with just the Null Modem Cable using the 9 pin serial (MALE not female as you said) socket pictured above.

 

Thank you Hiteck, Liverpool for the league, LOL

 

Wishful thinking

No problem.