Help Transferring Files

[Phienyx]

I have two computers hooked up to a router so they can share the internet connection.

Is there a way for me to transfer files from one computer to another via this connection.  If so, how?

[Ash]

Step 1: Make sure both computers are in the same "Workgroup" (Right-click "my Computer", left-click "Properties and then left-click on the "Computer Name" tab)

Step 2: Create a shared folder on the destination computer you want the files moved to.

Step 3: From the computer that has the files on it already go to file explorer and type  \\ComputerName\SharedFolderName and hit Enter. (There should be 2 backslashes before the Computer name but the posts keep removing it)

Step 4: Make Sure you know the Administrator logon credentials for the computer you want to move the files to because you may be asked for them.

Step 5: Copy files


(Depending on you versions of Windows (I assume its windows)  you may have a "Shared Folder" already created so Step 2 and 3 aren't really necessary.  The key is knowing the path to the destination folder and having the proper permissions.  Having both pc's on the same workgroup makes it just a bit more easy)

Hope I've helped.

[Fuse]

What he said..

[Phienyx]

Thanks for the info, but what if I do not know the admin PW?

[Ash]

then just share the folder that has the original files and access them from the destination computer following the same steps.  The rest should just be Copy and Paste.

[Fuse]

You can use any login name/PW on the target computer.

[Phienyx]

ok.  What I've done so far is to share the folder that has the files I want transferred from the source computer.  How do I make sure I can locate it from the destination computer?

(not trying to be difficult, but I have very little experience even with simple netwoking)

[Fuse]

Step 1 will help you with that. make sure both are on the same workgroup name.