How to share or transfer files via LAN?
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The simplest way(s) would be to:\n - burn a CD or DVD with the music and transfer to the other PC - obviously depends on whether you have the burner on the machine with the music\n - buy or borrow an external hard drive, plug into machine with music, copy to external hard drive. Play on the other machine from the external hard drive or copy to the new machine. Most external HD's now use USB 2.0 connection which is fast. I like the external hard drive because it's portable and you can use it for a lot of different things\n\nI recommend these because if you're not already networked it is effort and cost you may not need. In basic terms you would need a hub or a router, connect both machines to it, assign IP's on the same subnet (or get IP's via DHCP), configure the workgroup name on each PC to be the same. To share a folder you right-click on the folder name and choose "Sharing and Security" (WinXP) or Properties / Sharing. Choose the options you want. Go to the other machine and browse the network using Network Neighborhood, drill down to see if you see it. \n\nIf you don't know anything about this stuff it's a lot of work when there are easier solutions. If you still want to do the networking I recommend finding a friend who can help you, it's not easy first time out as it requires understanding of a number of things.
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You need a cross over cable to connect the two together, but this not needed since you have the wireless router. If you shared the folder thne you should be able to see it by typing &#92;&#92;TheComputerWithTheShareName&#92;WhatEverYouNamedTheShare If you can't see it thne check your firewall settings on the computer with the share. You may want to temporaily drop the firewalls jsut to make sure they are not causing a problem.\n\nYou don't really need a share since you can use the hidden share &#92;&#92;ComputerName&#92;c$ ( replace the c with the drive letter the files are on. You will probably need to enter a password using this method, juct type it like computerName&#92;UserName and your password for the machine you are connecting too.\n\nhth\nBruce
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Using  a network cable (UTP) any cathegory \nconnect thos two laptops and use network setop wizard ..you will find network setup wizard in control panel at network connections\nUse the same ip class for both of the two laptops how to do that it's simple:\n1. Open control panel\n2. Open network connections\n3. Right click on the item spelled "Local area connection" and chose "properties" and then the "Local Area Connection" window will popup.\n4. In this window at the "general" tab in the box named "This connection uses the following items:" duble click on the "internet protocol(TCP/IP)\n5. The Internet Protocol window will popup. In this window click on the "Use The Following ip adderss:" and place this ip for the first laptop "192.468.3.1" and at the "Subnet Mask:" place 255.255.255.0 then click ok.\n\n~~Now for the second laptop use the same steps but place this ip addess 192.168.3.2 and the same Subnet Mask "255.255.255.0" click ok and presto you have a network connection!\n\nto transfere file use "My Network Places" will find that in the start menu or in "My Computer" on the left side of this window.\n\n!Dont forget you need to share the files before you can copy them using "my network palces" To share the files right click on the folder you wish to be shared and chose "properties" you will find the sharing options at the sharing tab of the window that had just poped up.\nYou Will know what you have to do once you are there :)\n!You can share an entite hard drive as well by doing the same step!!!\nThat's all you need to know about it!\nHappy shareing!\nDon't forget to vote my answer!\nGood Luck ;)\n\nOhh! and if you wish to create a wirless connetion between thos two laptops use thw wirless network setup wizard . You will find that in Control panel!\n\nthe shareing method it's the same . and the ip rules as well!!!\n\nThat all there is to know!\nHappy sharryng
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What type of network is this on? Is this on your person computers at home? If so, go in and change the folder settings:\n\nright click on the folder that you want to share.\nclick on Properties\nuncheck the box marked Hidden\nClick Ok\n\nOr, you may need to right click on the folder and click on the Sharing and Security\nClick on the Sharing Tab\nClick the radio button marked Share This Folder\nClick Ok
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You got it, the best way is through a router.  Just make sure it's a router with a built in ethernet switch (it should have around 5 network ports in the back).  Because it has a built-in firewall, it will keep your network safe from outside attackers while still allowing you to share files!
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If both machines have USB ports, transferring files with a jump drive is probably the best method. Jump drives are available for 20 bucks or less and are very useful.
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of corse you can do this , it's very simple,\n\ntry to copy the desired folder on a usb flash drive for example , \nif you don't have one, you surely have the bluetooth technology on your laptop, put your two laptops closely in one room and turn this technology on , file transfer is then a piece of cake ,,\nfinally if you can't move any of your laptops , you can create a LAN network between them using windows-xp installation CD.
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the easiest way would be to network the 2 together with a router if you have one and transfer the files straight from one to the other.\n\nYou can also do the Removable media thing as stated above ie: CD, floppy etc.\n\nand lastly, you can email em to yourself or I like to icq or msn messenger them as well.\n\nany of those should do ya just fine..*S*
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Add a user in laptop.\nUser should be a administrator Group.\nput a password.\n\nGo to mycomputer \nWhatever drive or folder u have Right click one by one.\ngo properties \nShearing Tab there .\nClick it.\nIf it u r drive not shear by default.\ncheckmark put shear .\nGive a suitable name.\nand apply and Ok.\n\nGo to start >run>type cmd <enter>\nDos promt came type\nC:&#92;>net share\n\nShare name   Resource                        Remark\n\n-----------------------------------------------------------\nD$           D:&#92;                             Default share\nC$           C:&#92;                             Default share\nADMIN$       C:&#92;WINNT                        Remote Admin\nIPC$                                         Remote IPC\nscand        D:&#92;\nThe command completed successfully.\nand if u want to mapping whole drive on u r computer.\nDoubble click on My Computer .\ntool >map network drive\nselect drive name\n&#92;&#92;computer name&#92;drive neme\nclick reconnect at login\n\nThis is Sandip from India
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If you have them networked, use file sharing.  Switch to finder, then from the "Go" menu select "Connect to Server".  From that local computer you can connect  to the other computer by using the username/password that you use on the other computer.\n\nThen you can mount your MacOSX or other disks on the desktop of the local computer, and copy files back and forth.  Files drag-n-dropped from the local computer into the remote computer's disk folder will be copied to the remote computer, and vice versa.\n\nHopefully you have these two system connected on a network.  If not, you need to plug them together with a network cable - modern Macs do not need a "hub" or "router" if only two Macs are involved.  Use the network cable that came with your Mac.  The ends look like phone connectors on steroids - they're about twice as wide as phone connectors but the same general appearance.  Once you plug them together you need to set an IP address for each one.  I suggest 10.4.4.4 and 10.4.4.5 since they're easy addresses to deal with.  That way the two Macs will be able to see each other.  Then enable Personal File Sharing using the Sharing preference panel and you can do the "Connect to Server" trick mentioned above.\n\nIf you open Apple Help, enter "share files" for more info, or enter "Networking" for networking info.\n\nThe Apple website has excellent discussion groups with free registration and tons of Mac gurus contributing answers.  See sources.\n\nHope this helps..\nJC
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Get a USB Cross-directional cable. Hook it up to a USB port on both computers. Then find some software to aid in transferring.
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If both computers are sharing the same network (router) --  I know this works on XP and 2000\n\nOn the old computer: put files to be copied to  the "shared folder". \n\nOn the new computer: Open an explore window, go to "my network places and find the other computer. You should be able to drag the files to the new computer (to a folder or whereever you want it to go)
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you can use p2p file sharing softwares. \ngo to http://www.download.com to find some
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If both PC's are on the network, just create a folder on your PC, place the file(s) in there and share the folder (Right-click on the folder and select Sharing and Security) Give yourself permission and you'll be able to access the folder and edit the file from both locations.
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You need a router.  Any low end router like at Radio Shack will work for you.  Just plug each computer into a LAN port on the router and the WAN port on the router to the ADSL bridge (modem).  You shouldn't even need any setup to share the internet connection.  To transfer files, you'll have to enable Windows File Sharing on each computer.  You'll have the best luck if you disable the firewall on each computer.  Don't worry, the router has a firewall.  Once you've enabled Windows file sharing, put the files you want to copy in the shared folder on the one computer and it will be accessible from each computer.
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This all depends on the number and size of files you wish to transfer.\n\nSmaller files: I'd just e-mail it to your friend\nLarge files: I'd use an FTP client and a web server, or use the fish:// protocol if you're fortunate enough to be Linux users.\n\nIf you don't have access to a file server, then I'd use the USB storage device method.  You have to physically move the USB device between PCs, but at least you're not as limited on size and number of files to transfer.\n\nMyself, I just do remote logins with the use of Konqueror and the "fish://" protocol.  Simple, quick, and FREE!
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Easier than ALL the solutions proposed so far, buy yourself a *crossover ethernet* cable.  You can then connect the two computers via their ethernet ports.  Most computers these days have ethernet ports built in.\n\nThe crossover ethernet cable will allow you to have the two computers connected together into a 'hubless' network and they can share files, printers, ethernet connections, etc.  You just need to go into the Network Wizard and tell it you want to enable File and Print Sharing.  After that you can simply drag files into the shared folder on one computer and they will be visible to the other for copying.\n\nI'd give you all the nitty-gritty details, but instead of repeating things, I'm attaching a link to a very good article by Microsoft on setting up a home network.  The relevant section is under "Ethernet network - For two computers".\n\nAnd if you ever decide to upgrade to more computers, you can simply disconnect the two, add a router and a few more cables...\n\nNote: an Ethernet *crossover* cable is *not* the same thing as an Ethernet *patch* cable.  Be sure to tell the salesperson at your local electronics store that you want a *crossover* cable for connecting two PCs directly.\n\nI added another link to Radio Shack, in case you weren't sure what you should ask for.  You shouldn't pay any more than US$10 for a cable, perhaps even less.  Ask for Ethernet Cat5 or Cat5e, but be sure it is the *crossover* type, not the regular type.\n\nI see in your additional comments that you already have a network set up with a router and a wireless card.  If so, then you should already be set to go.  Just go to 'My Network Neighborhood' and look for the Shared Documents folder.  Put the file there, then copy to the other computer.