file sharing

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by 8Ball, Jul 7, 2006.

  1. 8Ball

    8Ball Specialist

    I have a wireless router, and I have two computers connected throw it, one wireless one wired. Now both of them have internet, but I want them to be able to share files, and even a hd (a 40gb for storage). Now Ive tried, oh yes have I tried to find out how to share this hd with the laptop. I want to store my music on in and stuff on it, from the laptop. But I cant figure out how to get this set up, like so laptop can see the hd and use it and crap. I need help.

    Both are on XP.
     
  2. cat5e

    cat5e MajorGeek

  3. 8Ball

    8Ball Specialist

    I've read this many, many times. I just don't seem to get it. Isn't there a way I can click click BOOM! I share my hd? it cant be as complicated as these links make it.
     
  4. jconstan

    jconstan MajorGeek

    Nope no CLICK CLICK BOOM
     
  5. Jerkyking

    Jerkyking Sergeant Major

    Its a bad idea to share a whole hard drive especially the root. Share the file or partition of it. Right click the file/folder and select "Sharing and Security" check the boxes... Have you set already ran the "network setup wizard" from the control panel? It should work fine since you said both machines are using XP.
     

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  6. jconstan

    jconstan MajorGeek

    If you have admistrative permissions on the machine where you want to access files....there is already a default administrative share for the whole hard drive created for you and its called C$. Don't expect to see the share because it is hidden and you have to ask for it explicitly ex. \\homemachine\c$.
     
  7. 8Ball

    8Ball Specialist

    Jerkyking:
    I've done that. But how do I get the other computer to see it? On the laptop.
     

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