How do I send files from one computer to another?

Question

I know very little about computers
I have a Netgear wireless connection
Both computers can use the internet at the same time
Both computers are using windows xp home or xp home pro
I want to send mainly music files to the other computer around 1500 files in all
If you could give me step by step instructions that will be great
Many thanks

Answer 1

on computer a (with the files), open my computer, right click on the folder with the files in and click properties. click the sharing tab and click the 'share this folder' radio button. enter a name for the share (ie sharedfiles). click OK. click start, run and in the dialog that comes up, click CMD and then press enter. In the command box that comes up, type IPCONFIG. note down the IPAddress (probably something like 192.168.1.50).
Go to computer b (without the files) and open my computer. click tools then map network drive. in the folder box, type \\ followed by the IP address of the a computer then another \ and finally the share name you created on computer a and click finish. If this connects then you can just copy the file from this mapped drive (on computer b) to wherever you want them.
Good luck

Answer 2

Send Files To Another Computer

Answer 3

if both of your computers are connected to each other, you must first set it up. you can do this by using the networking wizard that you can find in My Network Places. it is located in the left part when you open the My Network places. click Set up a home or office network. you should be able to set it up without a problem. everything there is in a diagram and can be easily understood or there is an example if you cant understand it. after that wizard, it may prompt you to restart your computer. after you restart in you should see the other computer when you open My Network Places.

if you find my instructions confusing, maybe this link would help http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314897

Answer 4

On the first PC you need to find the shared file that both PC's can see on the network. It will be in your start menu, network places. Open it and copy all your files to this folder. Open it on the 2nd PC and drag and drop the files to the application you want to play the music on.

Answer 5

its very easy to send files one pc to another first of all u open the network connection then open it other way is bluetooth via blue tooth u transfer files one computer to another

Answer 6

what i did was create another msn email account sign on the other computer through messenger with the new addy & sent files through there file shareing folder

Answer 7

there is a default shared folder in Windows Xp..it is the "shared Folder" @ document....

if you want to use it its ok..but if you want to create your own shared folder..you need to do this first....


1. go to control panel....
2.select NETWORK CONNECTION...
3. at Network connection window...you will see at the upper left side panel....SETUP A HOME OR HOME OFFICE NETWORK...click it
4. a new window will appear.... its a network wizard setup...

a. at first just click NEXT...
b. then another "NEXT"
c. then choose the "use the existing shared connection for this computer internet's access"

d. click NEXT
e. put any computer description you want...then click NEXT

f. just leave the deafult "MS HOME" then click NEXT

g. then choose to "TURN ON FILE AND PRINTER SHARING" click NEXT
h. it will show you a summarize configuration...click NEXT
i. you will see it is configuring your network now..just wait for it....


j. after that choose "just finish the wizard"


then restart PC 1..

go to the second PC and do the same....after you have done all those things....


your ready to create your own shared folder...

assuming your done with network setup...

(do this in the pc you want to transfer the file to)
example...in your desktop right click then choose "NEW" then create new folder...then give it a name...after that..right click the folder that you create then right click it again then at the option choose " sharing and security"

a small window will appear...check the " share this folder in the network" then click ok..(you have option if you want to change the name of that folder)

after that your done....go to the pc where the source of the file then... go to start...or if you see the icon on your desktop "MY network neighborhood" click it...you will see the folder that is shared on your network...

now you can transfer files..


hope this help you.

Answer 8

You could also do it using a web-server and FTP.

I know H9 allows you to uplaod and download via FTP:

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Answer 9

Emule is the best p2p program. Link http://bit.ly/1AylVR2
It's a very good program and easy to use.

Answer 10

you could get one of those usb memory sticks. or

see if you main computer had shared folder.
if it does put all the files into that.
then go to the other computer and go to the shared folder
they should be there... goodluck!!