-- 
Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.


You need to first make sure both machines are in the same workgroup

Joining the Workgroup

Start > (right click) My Computer > Properties > Computer Name >
(write the name down and verify that the workgroups on both machines are named
exactly the same by repeating these steps on the second machine)

If they are NOT named the same, choose one of the workgroup names as a default
On the machine NOT showing your default name

Start > (right click) My Computer > Properties > Computer Name > (click the)
Change button (bottom button, NOT the top button) > type in the default
Workgroup name you have chosen > OK > OK >
the machine will welcome you to the default workgroup after a few minutes >
you will be prompted to restart the machine.

After the restart enable File and Printer Sharing on both machines
(Right-click) the Start button > (select) Explore > (in the left pane) scroll
down to the very bottom and look for a folder called "Shared Documents"
(Right-Click) on the "Shared Documents" folder > (select) Properties >
(uncheck) "Read Only" > (select the) "Sharing" tab >
NOTE: XP may ask if you understand the implications of sharing. Answer YES and
"Share Anyway"
(check) "Share this folder on the network" >
(type) a share name where indicated (something like "machine1-shares" will do)
(check) "Allow network users to change my files" > OK >

Physically Connecting the machines

CAT5 patch cables (Ethernet cables) will not connect two machines together by
running a cable directly from one to the other unless the cable is a "Crossover"
cable. Twisted pairs in a "Crossover" cable are wired differently than regular
patch cables to prevent data collisions.  To connect multiple computers using
normal patch cables you must run them through a hub or switch. 4, 6 and 8 port
network switches can be purchased inexpensively at stores like CompUSA, Best
Buy, Wal-Mart, etc.

Transferring the Files

On the machine holding the files you wish to transfer
(Right-Click) Start > Explore >
(In the left pane) Browse to the file location
(In the Right pane) select the files or folders you wish to copy
(select) Edit > Copy >
(In the left pane) scroll down to and click on "My Network Places" >
(Select the + sign next to) "Entire Network" >
(Select the + sign next to) "Microsoft Windows Network" >
(Select the + sign next to) the name of your workgroup >
(Select the + sign next to) the name of your target machine >
(Select the) the shared folder on your target machine >
(Paste) the copied files into the target folder

That's it.  Good luck.


Jack Hilditch, MCP
T3CS Computer Support
205 Storrs Road
Mansfield Center, CT 06250

Very comprehensive. Thanks Jack. I am working on it. I ran out and got
a cross over cable.

Paul Lamar

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