[Encannavalf]

If it's a small file, I'd use a floppy or else write the files to a CD and move it over.

[baskentt]

Its about 2.5 gb and no dvd writer.

[gagagaridze]

Originally posted by Wiglaf
Its about 2.5 gb and no dvd writer. If you're going to be doing this regularly, it may be worth investing in one - they are pretty cheap nowadays...

[AliceFromHouston]

although I do it the easy way myself. I just take the hard drive out of one computer and put it in the other. . Okay that's not that easy. But I don't actually own computers. But I do back up stuff on my old hard drive every now and then.

[Henldyhl]

Originally posted by Dis
although I do it the easy way myself. I just take the hard drive out of one computer and put it in the other. . Okay that's not that easy. But I don't actually own computers. But I do back up stuff on my old hard drive every now and then. That's what I end up doing for amounts in the many gigabytes...

[inownsuipsy]

Hm. I'm not sure what it means to assign the 2 computers different IP addreses or use My network . This is interesting , I didn't think transferring a simple folder would be hard, especially since these computers transfer complicated data during LAN games.

[tq4F7YKs]

This is true, I can split the file into parts and burn each onto a CD (I have CD writer, no DVD). Still, I was hoping for a direct-transfer option.

[gernica]

Install linux on one of the machines and use WinScp. Might even work beteen two M$ maschines though I have only tried the first.

[iioijjjkkojhbb]

Originally posted by Blake
Um what the hell? What's wrong with people these days? hard to transfer a file over an ethernet cable? Easier to transfer a harddisk W T F.

Well uh I assume you already have the sharing enable and a folder shared (sounds like you do) and it sounds like the hardware is set up right (if you play lan games), accessing a share should be a simple as going to "Run..." and entering:

\\computer_name\share_name\

That should work even if the workgroups are screwed up.

If that doesn't work then it might be some screwy WinXP firewall settings - in that case the solution really should be googleable there's about a billion guides to networking computers on the net. Hm. Firewalls on both are off, but this does not seem to work. Entering computer name and share folder does not find anything.

(one computer is XP home the other Pro, if that affects things)

[DeronBoltonRen]

@Wiglaf

First: If you using two computer connected directly via ethernet (without using any router), you need to assign different Ip address for each computer.

Second: I had a trouble setting up shared folder between my main computer using XP Pro and my Laptop using XP Home. I don't know how I fixed it, but I think I renamed the workgroup for a new one and it was working great after this.

Third: If anything is ok, look for your firewall.

Quatro:
I'm pretty sure you need cross-over network cable to directly link two computer via ethernet. Look if you really have cross over ethernet.

[ttiokjbnhjjillp]

One can always try Blake's instructions, entering the computer's IP instead of the name. For me, it not only works comfortably XP-to-XP, but even Linux-to-XP.

[LianneForbess]

Nice avatar, Wiglaf.

[Elaltergephah]

Wiglaf

[yqpY4iw6]

Originally posted by Ecthy
Something's just wrong with Wiglaf

http://apolyton.net/forums/forumdisp...&pagenumber=10 LOL

That is the most amazing group of threads.

[Pete789]

Originally posted by reds4ever
You need a x-over Ethernet cable to connect the two computers directly. Indeed. "Cross over Ethernet Cable" is an ethernet cable with the strands reversed on one end - ie, instead of 12345678----------12345678, it has 12345678-----------87654321 (Not sure if all 8 are reversed, but you get my meaning). It ensures that the "send" on one end is "receive" on the other, allowing two computers to talk without a router.

Or, just get a router A router is probably about as cheap as a crossover cable, given that it may be hard to find one, and simple to set up.

[Sdinozes]

If he's been playing games in a LAN with them, the problem shouldn't be in the hardware.

Originally posted by Wiglaf
This is interesting , I didn't think transferring a simple folder would be hard, especially since these computers transfer complicated data during LAN games.

[saerensenatljn]

Thanks everyone. Im a little confused by this:

Originally posted by cronos_qc
To change or specify the IP address of your computer for your own local area network

To change or specify the IP address of your computer for your own local area network (LAN), follow the below steps.

1. Get to the Microsoft Windows desktop.
2. Right-click on My Network Places or Network Neighborhood and click Properties.
3. Right-click on Local Area Connection and click Properties.
4. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. If this is not present, you'll need to install this protocol.
5. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select "Use the following IP address" if not already selected and specify the new IP address you wish to use. While entering this data you'll also need to specify the subnet mask and default gateway. Do I make up arbitrary values? Does this affect normal internet connections?

[Everwondopedo]

Get a 'shift' key.

[dmitrynts]

You know things are screwed up when it's easier to transfer a file by bouncing it around the planet than by a single ethernet connection.

[jenilopaz]

Good lord, no crossover cable is needed, XP can switch pins automatically. All you have to be is on the same workgroup and make the files available through sharing & security.

Personally, though, I always prefer a router between all my computers and the wide world with proper NAT. You still should be on the same workgroup, though, for Windows XP file sharing.

As for the "real os" comment, os is irrelevant, grow up. You run what the apps you want to use run on. This is why I have 7 different operating systems between all of my computers.