Networking & wireless forum: how to get to files on another computer in network

Run Windows XP's Network Setup Wizard on both computers. Within the Network Setup Wizard give all computers the same Workgroup name and ennable File And Printer Sharing.

Whatever you place in a shared folder on one computer will be visible to the other computer.

To view the shared folder on another computer, click on My Network Places to find the other computer's shared folder.

If you can't find the Network Setup Wizard, look in Help and Support

Have tried just about everything but the 2 computers will not recognize each other as being part of the network. When trying to view them as part of the workgroup it gives a message that I do not have permission to access them.

Once you have your network running, transferring files is just drag-and-drop, baby! You can get a router to network 2 or more computers together. You don't even have to connect the router to the Internet. You will save time and money in the long run (no burn time, no media costs). You can get an inexpensive router for $10 (some even free).

BTW, transferring files with CD's is another way of networking and has its own security problems. You are just using your feet. One of the biggest security worries for IT depts. is using USB flash drives for all sorts of thievery and mischief.

Also, a router is not a file server. It is just the intersection of the road that the delivery trucks use. It just happens to employ a very good traffic cop. You have a problem with what is stored in the warehouses and their unscrupulous owners, not the router.

Cynical angle: How much do you get paid to get hits on that blog?