how do i transfer files from....?

Question

my desktop to my laptop? I tried using my network i have no clue on doing that cus my router sucks and cuts off in the middle of the transfer, i dont have an ethernet cable, i dont have an external drive, i dont have a USB add on w.ever, i tried using AIM to transfer fils but MY ROUTER SUCKS! BELKIN SUCKS!

Answer 1

How are they networked. You must use a crossover cat5 or an ethernet cat5 through a router or WiFi. If they are networked then just run the network setup wizard. It will enable the Windows SMB file sharing process in Windows.

That wizard just installs or enables the SMB sharing service. It should be good to go even if you still get an error in the wizard

In Windows, you can verify that the file sharing protocols have been installed
Start-->Settings-->Network Connections
Right click on the network adapter (either Local area connection for Ethener cable or Wireless Network Connection for laptop WiFi) and click properties. In the list box you should see "File and Printer Sharing". If not, click the install (or add) button and install service (File and printer sharing service or protocol).

on XP right click the folder you want to share and click "Sharing and Security"
enable sharing and give the folder a name and allow write permissions (Allow users to change my files). Make note of the XP computer name on the workgroup or just remember the LAN IP. If this is too confusing then download hamachi on both computers and install.
https://secure.logmein.com/products/hama...

(NON Hamachi version)
Then on the Vista open windows explorer (not internet exlporer) and in the address bar type
\\{XP Computer name or XP IP address}
ie
\\192.168.0.100
or
\\xp

Then open the SMB share you just created and trnasfer the files. YOu can mount the virtual network path in Windows Explorer by going to Tools then Map network drive. Assign a drive letter and type in the smb share name as before (\\copmuter\share) and check reconnect at logon. It should be mapped to the drive you just selected in Windows Explorer.

Hamachi version
Install and run Hamachi on both PCs. Create a new network in Hamachi on one PC and give it a name and password. On the other PC, join that network. Create SMB shares in VIsta or XP as listed above.
Now right click on the Copmuter name in Hamachi and click browse. The SMB shares will display in Windows Explorer. YOu can also mount the hamachi shares as virtual drives.

THe great thing about Hamachi is that it works over the WAN (internet) and does not require a complicated router setup for VPN passthrough and VPN server or listener.


Sharing Printers is easy. On the computer that the Printer is connected to (assumin you're not using a WiFi printer server)
Start-->Settings-->Printers and Faxes
Right click the printer and click "Sharing and Security" enable sharing and give it a name. Click OK

On the other computers, add a new printer from the same settings location and click "Network Printer". THe printer should show up.

Answer 2

There are a number of ways to transfer files between computers; 1. Upload the files to one of the many online storage facilities, then download onto the new computer 2. Use a USB flash disk 3. Burn the files to a CD or DVD 4. Buy a cross over cable and connect the two computers together 5. Enable file sharing across a local network Probably the easiest is to buy a cross over cable.

Answer 3

Buy networking cable, or aka crossover cable to connect the two, but the most useful would be a flash drive since they are so cheap anymore and VERY handy to have.

Answer 4

If you already have a connection by using your existing items and its just timing out try to copy/move less files at a time. Grabbing several gigs worth of files and trying to transfer them will result only in frustration, especially when you have a variety of files.

Answer 5

Umm... just use a USB flash drive.