[access-uk] Re: Copying data from one computer to another.
- From: "Andrew Hodgson" <andrew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2005 23:34:53 -0000
Hi,
If this is going through a router - i.e, you have access to the net from
both machines through the cable router you installed, then you can do
file sharing through this.
There are a few steps in ensuring that this works:
1. Ensure that all the machines are located within the same workgroup.
To check this, go into control panel | system properties | computer
name, then click the change button. Firstly note down the system name
as this will be used later - if it is a load of letters and numbers, you
may want to change it to something more friendly - i.e, I use pc01, pc02
etc. Then, change the workgroup so that it is the same on both
machines. For example, I use the workgroup name HODGSON.
2. You now need to create a folder on one machine that can be shared -
that can be an existing folder if you want. Do a context menu on that
folder and choose sharing. You may get a window asking you to enable
file sharing. If this comes up, just go ahead and click the text that
allows you to enable sharing (will need to be done on both machines).
You then need to tick the radio button "share this folder". Once you do
this, you can enter in a name for the network share (different from the
folder name if you want - see later). You can also enter in a
description. Click OK and the folder is shared.
Now, on the other PC, you need to enter in what is called the UNC
(Universal Naming Convention) path into the run dialog to get to the
share on the other machine.
Here are some examples:
You have shared the folder c:\robert\music on pc01 as a share called
MP3. To access this share on PC02, go into the start | run command box
on PC02, and type in the following: \\pc01\mp3
This will then give you access to the share, and you can move files to
and from the share.
If you are stuck please let me know, I am running a slightly different
system here and don't have access to a basic workgroup system, so
couldn't refresh myself with all the dialog boxes. If it really doesn't
work, we may have to use the XP network setup wizard, but take care
running this, as it can sometimes play with existing configurations,
messing them up.
This will give you a much faster/stable connection than USB.
Hope this helps,
Andrew.
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Robert Stokes
Sent: 29 December 2005 20:03
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Copying data from one computer to another.
Hi Andrew,
I've got the two machines connected via one of the Belkin switches that
I
bought as a result of some advice you gave me a couple of years ago.
Unfortunately, although I've tried several times, I've never been able
to
set up an Ethernet connection. Any advice you can offer on how to do so
would be much appreciated.
In so far as using a USB cable is concerned, I wouldn't need to purchase
one, as I have one that came with some other equipment.
Best.
Robert.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Hodgson" <andrew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2005 7:40 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Copying data from one computer to another.
Hi,
No the best way is via Ethernet. You have two machines connected via an
Ethernet cable, most likely going through a switch or router. You can
then share files and devices, as well as the Internet, through both
machines.
If you have this arrangement already set up you only need go through a
couple of extra steps to get the file sharing enabled.
You could go via USB cable if you want, I have a guide somewhere to do
it, but it is a special cable required, and has limited functionality
after using it for file transfer, and needs additional software
(drivers) to allow the other disk to show up.
Andrew.
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Robert Stokes
Sent: 29 December 2005 14:07
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Copying data from one computer to another.
Hi Folks,
I wish to copy a large amount of data from one computer to another. What
is
the best and easiest way to do this. Can it be done via USB cable and if
so,
will each computer show up on the other as an extra hard drive?
Best.
Robert.
** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe]
** If this link doesn't work then send a message to:
** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
** and in the Subject line type
** unsubscribe
** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the
** immediately-following link:-
** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq]
** or send a message, to
** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq
** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe]
** If this link doesn't work then send a message to:
** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
** and in the Subject line type
** unsubscribe
** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the
** immediately-following link:-
** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq]
** or send a message, to
** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq
** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe]
** If this link doesn't work then send a message to:
** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
** and in the Subject line type
** unsubscribe
** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the
** immediately-following link:-
** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq]
** or send a message, to
** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq
** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe]
** If this link doesn't work then send a message to:
** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
** and in the Subject line type
** unsubscribe
** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the
** immediately-following link:-
** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq]
** or send a message, to
** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq
Other related posts:
