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mtm
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ok just out of curiosity, how might i set up a share folder between the computers in my house? I have 3 computers all hooked up to my wireless router. 2 of them which are pc's are hooked up threw ethernet cables and the laptop uses a wireless connection. I was told that when you have a router all of the computers in the house that use the router are linked together and can share a folder. I am just wondering because sometimes i take my laptop to work and its a real pain in the ass to have to burn stuff to a cd just so i can take it with me. It would be easier if i could just drop some music files and whatnot in a folder and be able to open it up on the laptop. Thats how our college system is setup and i was just curious if i could do something similar. Thanks in advance
ShakinPlates
+1y
theres really not a easy way to explain on how to do it.... it can be done though. I belive you can actually setup something through a wizard in xp
phr0zN
+1y
I am going to assume your are using Windows XP Professional. If this is the case then follow these steps.
PC to create shared folder on-----------------------------1) Open My Computer2) Click on Tools -> Folder Options3) Click on the tab labeled VIEW4) Un-Check the box labeled USE SIMPLE FILE SHARING5) Click the button labeled OK6) Close My Computer7) Right-click on My Computer -> Manage Expand Local Users and Groups9) Right-click on USERS -> New User...10) Enter a username & password for your new user (write these down so you don't forget)11) Un-Check the box labeled USER MUST CHANGE PASSWORD AT NEXT LOGON12) Check the box labeled USER CAN NOT CHANGE PASSWORD13) Check the box labeled PASSWORD DOES NOT EXPIRE14) Click on the button labeled CREATE15) Close the COMPUTER MANAGEMENT window16) Open My Computer and navigate to the folder you want to share (ie C:\MP3)17) Right-click on the folder and then select Sharing and Security...1 Select the radio button labeled SHARE THIS FOLDER19) Type in a simple share name such as MP3 in the text box labeled SHARE NAME20) Click the button labeled APPLY21) Click on the tab labeled SECURITY21) Click on the button labeled ADD22) Type in the username you just created above23) Click on the button labeled OK24) Click on the user in the security list so that it is highlighted. Below click on the check box labeled FULL CONTROL under ALLOW.25) Click on the button labeled OK.26) You should now see an icon of a hand under the folder name. This shows it is shared.
PC to link to shared folder---------------------------1) Open My Computer2) In the address bar type \\\ (ex \\pc01\mp3)3) Eventually a window will pop-up requesting the username and password for authentication. Type in the username and password you created on that machine.4) You should now be connected.
Let me know if you need anything else.
PC to create shared folder on-----------------------------1) Open My Computer2) Click on Tools -> Folder Options3) Click on the tab labeled VIEW4) Un-Check the box labeled USE SIMPLE FILE SHARING5) Click the button labeled OK6) Close My Computer7) Right-click on My Computer -> Manage Expand Local Users and Groups9) Right-click on USERS -> New User...10) Enter a username & password for your new user (write these down so you don't forget)11) Un-Check the box labeled USER MUST CHANGE PASSWORD AT NEXT LOGON12) Check the box labeled USER CAN NOT CHANGE PASSWORD13) Check the box labeled PASSWORD DOES NOT EXPIRE14) Click on the button labeled CREATE15) Close the COMPUTER MANAGEMENT window16) Open My Computer and navigate to the folder you want to share (ie C:\MP3)17) Right-click on the folder and then select Sharing and Security...1 Select the radio button labeled SHARE THIS FOLDER19) Type in a simple share name such as MP3 in the text box labeled SHARE NAME20) Click the button labeled APPLY21) Click on the tab labeled SECURITY21) Click on the button labeled ADD22) Type in the username you just created above23) Click on the button labeled OK24) Click on the user in the security list so that it is highlighted. Below click on the check box labeled FULL CONTROL under ALLOW.25) Click on the button labeled OK.26) You should now see an icon of a hand under the folder name. This shows it is shared.
PC to link to shared folder---------------------------1) Open My Computer2) In the address bar type \\\ (ex \\pc01\mp3)3) Eventually a window will pop-up requesting the username and password for authentication. Type in the username and password you created on that machine.4) You should now be connected.
Let me know if you need anything else.
DawgsledMazda
+1y
I need a good used hard drive to back up files on my PC, anyone got an old one they arent using?
mtm
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big will i'm not seeing the following steps.
4) Un-Check the box labeled USE SIMPLE FILE SHARING
Expand Local Users and Groups9) Right-click on USERS -> New User...
10) Enter a username & password for your new user (write these down so you don't forget)
11) Un-Check the box labeled USER MUST CHANGE PASSWORD AT NEXT LOGON
12) Check the box labeled USER CAN NOT CHANGE PASSWORD
13) Check the box labeled PASSWORD DOES NOT EXPIRE
14) Click on the button labeled CREATE
21) Click on the tab labeled SECURITY
21) Click on the button labeled ADD
22) Type in the username you just created above
23) Click on the button labeled OK
24) Click on the user in the security list so that it is highlighted. Below click on the check box labeled FULL CONTROL under ALLOW.
25) Click on the button labeled OK.
4) Un-Check the box labeled USE SIMPLE FILE SHARING
Expand Local Users and Groups9) Right-click on USERS -> New User...
10) Enter a username & password for your new user (write these down so you don't forget)
11) Un-Check the box labeled USER MUST CHANGE PASSWORD AT NEXT LOGON
12) Check the box labeled USER CAN NOT CHANGE PASSWORD
13) Check the box labeled PASSWORD DOES NOT EXPIRE
14) Click on the button labeled CREATE
21) Click on the tab labeled SECURITY
21) Click on the button labeled ADD
22) Type in the username you just created above
23) Click on the button labeled OK
24) Click on the user in the security list so that it is highlighted. Below click on the check box labeled FULL CONTROL under ALLOW.
25) Click on the button labeled OK.
phr0zN
+1y
Then you may not be using Windows XP Professional... Please go to START/RUN and type in WINVER and click OK.
This will give you the Operating System type revision. Let me know what that is and I can help you further.
This will give you the Operating System type revision. Let me know what that is and I can help you further.
Iownissan
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BigWill, are you a network admin? just curious cuz im looking into into going to school for that or either computer programming. sorry to get off topic lol.
phr0zN
+1y
When it comes to computers I have done just about everything... Hit me up with an email or PM and let me know what you wanna know...
Originally posted by Iownissan
BigWill, are you a network admin? just curious cuz im looking into into going to school for that or either computer programming. sorry to get off topic lol.
Originally posted by Iownissan
BigWill, are you a network admin? just curious cuz im looking into into going to school for that or either computer programming. sorry to get off topic lol.
menace
+1y
so is there a way to create this shared folder with XP home edition? My windows version is 5.1, i also have this same type of setup at my house and i'd like to do this too...
phr0zN
+1y
Jeremy,
Check out this Knowledge Base article from Microsoft... Should tell you everything you need to know.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040
Check out this Knowledge Base article from Microsoft... Should tell you everything you need to know.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040