Thread: Accessing Other Computers

To transfer files from one computer to another, you can use Windows file sharing. On the folder that you want to share, right-click and click Properties. In the Sharing tab, click the Share this folder radio button and set the permissions as per your prefer¬ences. If you don't see a sharing tab, then most likely you have Windows File sharing disabled. Open up your network adapters properties. Make Windows file sharing is surethatFile and Print Sharing one of the simplest for Microsoft Networks is ways to convenient enabled. If the item isn't there, add it sharing
by clicking on the Install button.



To access the folder you just shared on the other com¬puter, go to Start > Run and type \\COMPUTERNAME. To know your computer name, go to Start> Control Panel > System > Computer Name. If you face problems while doing this, you can also use your computer's IP address. Once you see the folder, you can perform copy and paste operations, just like any other file.