Re: transferring files



Hi Max,

Also, make sure to disable the firewall temporarily during the file transfer operation. You might
also want to know more about file sharing in Windows XP:

How to configure file sharing in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040

Internet firewalls can prevent browsing and file sharing
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q298804

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"Max" <Max@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:C7C1C1AD-B32D-47B9-97B7-1469654DA6FE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>I just got a new Dell laptop computer with XP Pro. I have a Sony Vaio
> desktop with XP Home. I am trying to transfer about 20 GB of files from the
> Sony to the Dell. Both computers are on a wireless network (Linksys access
> point router with high speed cable connection). Each computer has a wireless
> card and connect individually to the internet. I purchased a crossover
> cable, as I was told this would work, and connected the 2 computers via the
> ethernet port. I then attempted to set up the computers on a home network to
> share files, but to no avail. The Dell can ping the Sony but cannot see any
> files. The Sony can see (but not ping) the Dell. Is there a tutorial to
> walk me through this process or is there an easier way that what I have
> tried? Or will what I have work at all?
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated!


.



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