Is there any way to auto synchronize folders on a home network when a change is made on one system?
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You can try the FolderShare program.\nFolderShare was recently bought out by Microsoft. On a weird note, Microsoft released FolderShare for free.\n\n\nFolderShare allows you to setup two or more computers to share one synced folder. A change in a file, or adding a new file, will automatically be downloaded to the other computer.\n\n\nAdditional Notes:\nMicrosoft bought out FolderShare and they are currently re-branding it under the Windows Live service. Although this is a "beta" service, it works very well on my computers.
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the router takes care of the hard stuff, as long as both computers are set up to dhcp then just right click properties sharing enables files and folders, then just browse the network
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You're gonna want to make a new folder, lets say on the desktop of the XP one for now....\n\nRight click that folder and go to sharing.\n\nShould be a checkbox that says share this folder on the network.\n\nShould all be there.
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yes, or set up a router to automatically assign ip addresses as the computers connect. good luck.
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Folder Lock  try this software to do it
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Yes I have 2 workgroups here on my network - Home and Workgroup, however if you mix versions of Windows, you often have to do a 'Search' in XP before a Win 95/98 PC will see the rest of the network
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Open folder>\nFile>\nProperties>\nSharing>\nCheck
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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 create a home network where you can share files between computers so that you can access files from any computer hooked up. Plus you can share an internet connection with other computers in your house.
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I am going to assume you have a basic home network. and that you are running no firewalls(xp firewall does not count)\n\nEach computer must have file and printer sharing turned on.\nEach computer must be in the same work group. \nThe default I believe is MSHOME.\nYour xp pro computer is most likely in the WORKGROUP group\n\nright click my computer,properties,computer name,press Change and enter MSHOME.\n\nI have made many assumptions so i could better help you if you game me some more info
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It is impossible if you have no other software but windows to lock folders, there is no Dos command can do the job.
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Very easy  Right click on my computer and choose map network drive and choose drive letter and type path  &#92;&#92;computername&#92;sharename
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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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Make sure you run the network setup wizard on both, and make sure both are using the exact same workgroup or network name. It is case sensitive. then right click the start button and open explore on both machines and right click on the root directory (c:&#92;on most computers) or just the folder you want to share. then click on sharing and security, share files and folders. click yes that you know the risks, and then click on share the folder and make sure you check whether you want to allow other users to cahnge your files. do this on both machines and you should have no further issues.
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Microsoft has a product specifically for what you want. It's called Sync Toy. Below is a link to it. You'll need .NET framework v2.0 to make it work, which you can get (if you already haven't) from the microsoft website.\n\nIt's Free Too. \n\nYou can also set it up (read your documentation) to run automatically using the Task Scheduler.
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Not necessarily. Disable sharing your drives, and turn on the firewall if you're using Windows XP
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use a third-party software like FolderLock