Sharing (to Copy) W10 Files To A W11 Pc

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Memnon, Sep 19, 2024.

  1. Memnon

    Memnon Private E-2

    2 PCs old (W10) and a new PC (W11) both same BT/EE Wifi Access point router and both have working connections from this to Internet, so each PC connectivity is working.
    I wish to copy across my stored files to the new PC. .... i.e access to drag & drop files

    I enabled file sharing on W10 PC
    Went to file explorer ..
    Selected my E:\
    Right click > give access to > advanced sharing
    share this folder’ is ticked
    Selected the E:\ and in permission selected everyone
    Saved


    https://flic.kr/p/2qh78SS


    I went to W11 Pc (new)
    Tried to add W10 PC using
    This PC > right click "Add a network location"
    Choose a custom network location>
    "Network address" > \\Rick-pc\e:\


    I get error "The folder you entered is not a valid location"
    same error if I use \\Rick-pc\e

    What do I need to set on W11 PC to be able to get to files on W10 PC ?
     
  2. foogoo

    foogoo Major "foogoo" Geek

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  3. Maxwell

    Maxwell Folgers

    Also, do you only want to copy/move files over your wifi network? You could store them in OneDrive, which will then be accessible to your Microsoft account on any device, including mobile phone, without the need for copying.
     

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