Computer Hope
Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows XP => Topic started by: tennisanyone on December 07, 2006, 07:41:10 AM
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Is it possible? I have Windows ME, the router is hard wired into my system. The wireless router is sending the internet signal to a WindowsXP computer in the next room. Can I transfer files from my computer (#1) to the computer in the next room (#2)?
Reason I'm asking is because right now all my USB ports have suddenly stopped working (meaning I didn't change any settings before this happened) and if I can't get them to work I need to transfer my important files before I try reinstall windows. I have alot of data I want to backup so burning it all to CD-ROM would take too many.
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look in your device manager and make should all the usb drivers are good (look for a red x or yellow question mark. and i think it is possible. make sure file sharing is turned on and both computers have the same workgroup name.
unlovedwarrior
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"make sure file sharing is turned on and both computers have the same workgroup name. "
Where do I find out if file sharing is turned on and both computers have the same workgroup name. And if they do I still wouldn't know how to transfer files.
The device manager shows all the USB ports as working fine. When I plug in mass storage devices it no longer shows up in "my computer" as an f: or e:... drive. The "safely remove usb device" no longer appears. It's like it doesn't see it.
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You need to read about simple file haring first:
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/filesharing.htm
We are assuming your hardware is OK and set up correctly. If not, check your owner's manual. ;)