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Old Feb 17, 2005 | 02:46 PM
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Find out what the pc's IP address are:

Start > run > cmd <enter>

ipconfig /all <enter> will give you a host name and IP address, e.g. 192.168.1.34

If you have firewalls on the PCs, set them to allow all ICMP functions (it's not a major security issue, especially if your router is firewalling you anyway). You'll need to check your documentation to find out how to do that.

Go to the other computer.

Start > run > cmd <enter>

ping [other computer's IP address] <enter>

... e.g. ping 192.168.1.34 <enter>

You should get a reply. If it says "destination host unreachable", you're probably on different subnets - make sure both PCs receive dynamic IP addresses from the router, and do "ipconfig /release <enter>" and then "ipconfig /renew <enter>" at the command prompt.

Whether or not the ping works, go to Start > run and type "\\" followed by the other PC's IP address, e.g.

"\\192.168.1.34" and click ok. If Windows can see it, it'll open an explorer window and let you select a folder to view.

Hope that helps get you started If all else fails, build yourself a server box and run a windows domain That'll be nice 'n easy

/al
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