I want to find a way to share files between my Desktop computer (XP) and my laptop (Vista) without having to use removable media.
I have a wireless network. It would also be helpful to be able to transfer data across the different XP desktops in my house. I've created a sharing folder but none of the other computers seem to recognise it.
Help? Please?
2007-10-26 01:58:11 · 8 answers · asked by JustVerySlightlyMad 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
I want to find a way to share files between my Desktop computer (XP) and my laptop (Vista) without having to use removable media.
I have a wireless network. It would also be helpful to be able to transfer data across the different XP desktops in my house. I've created a sharing folder but none of the other computers seem to recognise it.
*Update: I forgot to mention, all the computers are connected to the same router.*
2007-10-26 02:15:08 · update #1
*Update: This isn't a server based system, it's a home network. I do have "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" installed - apparently my network is using it.*
2007-10-26 02:34:47 · update #2
right click my computer
go to properties
computer name
make sure that both computers are part of the same workgroup
reboot
and
goto network places
and see if that shared folder is there
2007-10-26 02:01:50 · answer #1 · answered by cherokee.diamond 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On one of the PCs, go into the Control Panel and run the Network Wizard. This should set up a home workgroup and allow you to turn on file sharing during the set up. At one point, it will ask you if you want to save the settings from that first PC to use on other PCs. Go ahead and safe them to a floppy or jump/pen drive.
Go to the other computer and run the Network set up wizard. It will ask you for the saved information from the first computer. It will use that to configure them the same so they can talk to each other.
Once both have been set up, you can go into My Network Places and View All the Computers in the workgroup. You should be able to see and access the other computer.
If you still can not see the other computers, try clicking on Start, clicking on Run, and typing in two \\ followed by the IP address of the other computer. (like: \\198.162.0.100). This will often allow you to see the other computer even if the network settings are not identical on them.
2007-10-26 02:53:45 · answer #2 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" installed in your Local Area Connection?
2007-10-26 02:16:48 · answer #3 · answered by MAtt 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bluetooth them. 2 x bluetooth dongles about £24 and can use with any 2 computers and your mobile
2007-10-26 02:08:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to install a wireless router from desktop 2 laptop
2007-10-26 02:02:23 · answer #5 · answered by venomousreed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The both machines must be conected in the same router...
2007-10-26 02:11:39 · answer #6 · answered by Zé das Couves! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not that computer literate so what I do is e-mail things to myself. hope this helps
2007-10-26 02:03:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
call the apple store.
2007-10-26 02:02:32 · answer #8 · answered by whose_really_american_anyway? 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋