How do I connect via LAN to another computer (win XP)?
First let me verify the issue. You need to get data off one computer and put it on the other? If that’s the case follow this… Before you start, be sure the windows firewall is off. I’m assuming both computers are hooked up with Ethernet via a router, hub, or some sort of switch. Follow these steps: 1. Go to the comp which the data is on. Right click on the folder you wish to transfer, select “Sharing and Security…” 2. Click “Share this folder.” 3. Type in whatever name you want it to be called on the network. Click “Ok” 4. Go to the comp which you need the data. Go to Start, click on run. 5. Type “\\*NameOfComp” (without quotes, and where “NameOfComp is the name of the computer with the data on it.) — You can also use the Private IP of the computer (most likely a 192.168… address) **If you need the entire HD, you can type in \\NameOfComp\C$ 6. It should bring you up to a windows explorer window and inside should be the folder that you shared out on the other computer. 7. Simply
