i am trying to connect my lap top to my pc via ethernet cable. i have managed to get internet on my lap top,but i cannot transfer any files from my pc to lap top ie movies i have stored on my pc. the reason iam doing this is because my house pc does not have dvd rewriter,laptop does. have tried using file transfer wizard no joy. what am i doing wrong.?
2007-01-20 04:39:19 · 10 answers · asked by nixopaxo 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
try to transfer files via ethernet ports with ethernet cable (crossover) this realy work
2007-01-20 04:43:11 · answer #1 · answered by alex 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try FlashFXP & a cross-over cat5 ethernet cable, not sure what settings you need to use with it but it's worth a go. Or if you have an i-pod with some free space & the usb cable you could try that (enable the ipod as a removable hdd). Or if you are willing to open up ur PC you could connect the PC HDD to the laptop with an IDE to USB converter/adapter cable from ebay. Or you could buy a DVD ReWriter for cheap from dabs.com & get an IDE to USB adapter from ebay to use it as an external drive with your PC.
2007-01-20 12:46:40 · answer #2 · answered by garlicjnr2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You definately need a cross over ethernet cable to send files to each pc/laptop
2007-01-20 12:47:54 · answer #3 · answered by david2131uk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run the network setup wizard on both computers, making sure that
you the same domain name for each computer, and enable file and print sharing on each. Using windows explorer found under the accessories tab right click on the directory you want to transfer and click on sharing and click box to share this file or folder. Do this for each file or folder you want to share.
2007-01-20 13:23:43 · answer #4 · answered by Roadman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to "allow" the laptop to access the files on the other comp'.
I am fuzzy about this, it has been awhile.
Go to the individual file and right click.
Left click "properties"
I believe there is a way to select "allow network" or something to that effect.
Sorry so vague.
Good luck
2007-01-20 12:52:39 · answer #5 · answered by jetero41 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can't direct connect the two with that cable, you cold try a "crossover ethernet" cable.
best way would be to get a router or a hub and make a small home network
2007-01-20 12:43:11 · answer #6 · answered by rchlbsxy2 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You probably need a null or cross over ethernet cable.
The cable that goes from your computer to the modem is straight through. The one you need is crossed.
This is the computer to Modem
TX -- RX
RX -- TX
This is computer to computer, which will not work.
TX -- TX
RX -- RX
This is what you need. ( I can't seem to draw it very well.).
TX - -TX
X
RX - - RX
If you look at the ethernet card, you should see lights blinking if it is connected correctly.
http://searchwincomputing.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid68_gci1211149,00.html?bucket=ETA&topic=298602
2007-01-20 12:55:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should go get a Flash Drive very cheap and holds a lot of stuff and u can erase and transfer what u dont need... it's much better than a dvd..
2007-01-20 12:42:56 · answer #8 · answered by cwconline 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't tell what you're doing from your dialogue, either.
What type internet connection do you have?
Do you have a router?
Is your ethernet cable a crossover or regular cat5?
2007-01-20 12:43:46 · answer #9 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use a USB 2.0 Fast USB Link Cable works a treat and you share internet with it by setting up a network between the two.
http://www.cooldrives.com/usb20pcdatrc.html
2007-01-20 12:52:25 · answer #10 · answered by vorlon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋