File sharing between two computers

[TWM]

I have two computers in front of me. Both running XP. Is there any way i can transfer files from one computer to the other without using a program or internet?

 

[deet]

I have two computers in front of me. Both running XP. Is there any way i can transfer files from one computer to the other without using a program or internet?

Not sure at all. but, maybe an ethernet cable would work ?

 

[brewmonkey]

What do you mean transfer files? Do you mean like just copying the contents of a drive from one to the other or just simply moving a file? If they are on the same network you should be able to move the files no problem at all as long as the drives they are on have been selected to "share".

 

[TWM]

ive got a wireless broadband router. two laptops and a desktop.

I just want to transfer files from the two laptops.. back and forth any time i need to.

Should i set up a home network through the router? can that be done using win XP?

 

[deet]

ive got a wireless broadband router. two laptops and a desktop.

I just want to transfer files from the two laptops.. back and forth any time i need to.

Should i set up a home network through the router? can that be done using win XP?

I didnt quite understand your first post I thought You had no router, But since you do have a wireless router, Yes there is a way.
Search Google...

 

[TWM]

Thanks for letting me know that there is in fact a way Deet, but i have tried searching google and other places to no avail. Mind telling me what exactly i need to type into google?

 

[peaches017]

I'm pretty sure you could just go to properties ----> sharing then share the foler, then go to run: //COMPNAME and copy the contents of that folder as long as they are both on the same network.

 

[NuPagady]

Control panel -> Network and Internet Connections -> Network Setup Wizard

Follow the wizard, it's not hard to setup network for two winxp machines.

 

[brewmonkey]

He is running XP. All he needs to do is go to START --> NETWORK --> Set up a home/office network or Add A Network Connection. Do it for both computers and you will be golden.

 

[ZuraX]

I tried all of these suggestions because I too have 2 XP computers on my home network. This PC tells me I dont have access. What am I doing wrong?

 

[brewmonkey]

I tried all of these suggestions because I too have 2 XP computers on my home network. This PC tells me I dont have access. What am I doing wrong?

When you set XP up did you create an admin and user accounts? If so you will need to probably log in as the admin to set up the network.

 

[ZuraX]

When I goto Start / Log Off / Switch Users theres only one account...