How to swap files between desktop and laptop

[thered]

Need to transfer files between desktop and laptop how do i set up the home network

i realise that an external hd is easier but my usb connections on desktop are pretty goosed seems to fail half way through anything large and i get device error on desktop

device is ok tho it works on lappy


so i am after a permanent way to transfer files to both pc's


they are both connected to router and i can access dreambox from both i just need to find a way of connecting the 2 pc's and sharing

ty

[uniquegeek]

Not sure if you are using windows or xp but it's preety much the same.

Go into your Control Panel > Network And Sharing

Choose Homegroup And Sharing Options

Change Advanced Sharing Options there accordingly.

Right Click on the folder you want to copy and make it shareable.

You should be able to see that folder in your network on the other pc or laptop.

[thered]

Its XP

i have shared folders on lap top but desktop pc cant see it

i think they are both configured for sharing but they are not



i can ping desktop from lap top and vice versa all is ok


think something wrong with the way i configured but its boiling my pish

my desktop wont let me on workgroup section for some reason

[uniquegeek]

Hi

Make sure network discovery is set to ON where you are sharing folders.

or

Go to the Windows Firewall applet in Control
Panel and enable File & Printer Sharing on the Exceptions tab.

Let me know how it went

[thered]

Hi

Make sure network discovery is set to ON where you are sharing folders.

or

Go to the Windows Firewall applet in Control
Panel and enable File & Printer Sharing on the Exceptions tab.

Let me know how it went

yes i have enabled sharing where is network discovery located?

[Bulld0g]

Have a look here and see if this is of any help m8 Troubleshoot problems finding computers on a home network (http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Troubleshoot-problems-finding-computers-on-a-home-network)

[uniquegeek]

XP is maybe more stubborn when it comes to this.

Enable your Netbios.


Open the Network Connections folder.
Right click the local area network connection and click Properties.
Double click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
Click Advanced.
Click WINS.
Click the Enable NetBIOS Over TCP/IP button.

[thered]

XP is maybe more stubborn when it comes to this.

Enable your Netbios.


Open the Network Connections folder.
Right click the local area network connection and click Properties.
Double click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
Click Advanced.
Click WINS.
Click the Enable NetBIOS Over TCP/IP button.

will have to report back tomorow wifes gone to bed and desktops in bedroom

ty