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Transferring files over ethernet or USB or wireless
I've got a desktop and need to transfer several gigs worth of files to a laptop. Not practical to do it by CD.
I have a wireless network set up (the desktop is connected to the router via ethernet and the laptop connects wirelessly). Can I transfer files that way? Or via ethernet or USB? I have both cables. Also, please explain it simply. Thanks, John |
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Re: Transferring files over ethernet or USB or wireless
sure, easy. I assume both machines can see each other in "network neighborhood"
right click on the folder you want to share. choose "sharing". Allow read-only access to everyone. Respond YES to anything that says, "This may be dangerous, do you want to do it now?" Go to the other machine and browse for it in the windows network of windows explorer. Transfer to your heart's content. Don't forget to unshare the folder, since you're obviously not completely savvy as to what this does to your security scheme. |
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Re: Transferring files over ethernet or USB or wireless
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sure, easy. I assume both machines can see each other in "network neighborhood" [/ QUOTE ] Nope. edit- To clarify, all that each computer sees is its own connection to the network (ethernet for desktop, wireless for laptop). |
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Re: Transferring files over ethernet or USB or wireless
They need to be in the same Workgroup (right-click My Computer on Desktop, choose Properties. On Computer Name tab, edit Workgroup name - use any name you like, just use the same on both.), should then be visible in Network Neighborhood
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Re: Transferring files over ethernet or USB or wireless
They have the same workgroup name, but I don't see either computer in My Network Places (XP Home).
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Re: Transferring files over ethernet or USB or wireless
ok, each computer has a name. in this case we care about the NMB name. Open the run prompt of one of the computers and type the other computer's name there, in this format:
\\name If that doesn't work I would suggest plugging the laptop into the ethernet portion of the network and trying again. |
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