Transfering data from pc to pc

[FUSION X16XE]

Yet another pc related thread! lol

basicaly i have to pcs, both on xp sp2, and a cat 5 cable, how can i connect them both and transfere over files? :thumb:

I would do it by dvd but i keep getting an error message (file system error 16389) :mad:

[Adam]

Do they both have network cards?

[FUSION X16XE]

yes they do indeed, is it a matter of just connecting them to each other? but then how do i find the other pc on the pc i want to transfere from?

[Lee]

You need a crossover cable or a router. A normal B configered cable wont do it im afraid :)

Shame your not local, i could knock you one up, but youll probably find a dirt cheap one on the bay

[FUSION X16XE]

I have a Netgear Router thingy lol

I know **** all about networking as you can see!

Its one of those Sky broadband jobbies lol sockets for 4 cat 5 cables.

Both of the pcs are using the intarweb throught this, one using the said yellow cable and another using a wireless usb thingy lol

[Lee]

Youll need to plug both pc's into the router, you should then be able to network them provided you have set the computers to share with other PC's :)

[Mazz]

Or just get a 2/4/8GB pen drive and copy everything over via that..

[Jack]

Welcome to the joyous world of Windows Workgroup Networking.

Good luck, have fun. lol

[Welsh Dan]

xp home or xp pro on both/either?

[wisewood]

Setting up as a simple workgroup might be more hassle than using an external drive or a flash drive to quickly copy data but long term it will be better to set up the workgroup properly.

[mikey14sr]

Just run the network set-up wizard on both machines, making sure the network name's the same, and enable file and printer sharing, that should be all you need to do.

[FUSION X16XE]

Ok tbh i would like to have them networked for the future. so i need to llok uo workgroup networking?

[Jack]

http://www.onecomputerguy.com/networking/xp_network.htm

I could never get the network wizard to work (plus I wanted static IP addresses for routing purposes), although for some reason I believe XP gets a bit funny about LANs over wireless.

[FUSION X16XE]

Thanks alot jack. If (when) i get stuck ill post back here lol

[FUSION X16XE]

Right ive done that, but now how do i access the files from the other pc? I have done the same thing on each pc.

It sais this:

From the Remote Computer you should now be able to connect to \\SERVER_NAME\SHARE_NAMEWhere SERVER_NAME is whatever you named your computer and SHARE_NAME is the name of the share.



How do i do that? lol


(http://www.pngclub.com/forum/member.php?u=18585)

[wisewood]

In "My Computer" put \\computer_name\shared_folder (file://\\computer_name\shared_folder) into the address bar at the top, press enter, it will open up the folder for you to browse the contents.

Assuming you have shared some files on one or both computers.

[Dar]

Or take the HDD out of one machine and put it in the other. Copy files. Then put it back.

[FUSION X16XE]

Its all sorted, man im getting good at all this pc stuff lol

[wisewood]

Yes you are now qualified to work in I.T. Everyone knows your average windows I.T support bod only looks up the stuff on t'internet anyway.

[FUSION X16XE]

lol i do feel like ive lernt something the past few days lol