How to share files between two computers?

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How do I share files between two computers connected to a router?

I have a desktop and a laptop both connected by cables to a router. I thought the computers were supposed to show up in Nautilus in the Network folder. That way I could then easily share files between them. They do not.

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Gnome 2 provides an easy way to share filesystems using sshfs. Essentially all that is needed is the...

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How do you share files especially documents from Windows Vista to Windows 7 on two different computers found i?

I have two computers in the same home. My old one with all of my stuff (documents, pictures, etc.,) on it which is Windows Vista and my new one which is Windows 7. I have allowed access by having the right settings allowing files to be shared but still...

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You are correct. There are certain folders which are only available on the current computer even if...

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How to share files between two computers connected by a router?

Two computers, one router, no file transfers I want to transfer some 20 gigs between two computers. They're in the same room, connected via a router. Both of them are running Win XP. I have a ISP Branded D-Link router - DSL-604+. I connected both computers...

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If one or both are running XP Home you may have problems - some of the network issues were "simplified...

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How to share files between two computers through internet router ?

I have two computers that are connected to internet through a router. the desktop has a bigger HDD, I want share files between these two computers, or monitoring the other computer. I would like to know if I need special software to do so or I can build...

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You should be able to do this by configuring Win XP correctly. Try right-clicking on any folder and...

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How do i share files between my two computers?

Ok, so I have a Laptop with Windows 7 and a Desktop with XP. I want to get some of my files from my desktop onto my laptop. They are both connected to the same router. Is there any way I can share the files between my two computers? Thanks in advance...

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if they are both networked together and both have the setting for sharing those types of files enabled...

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How can I connect two or more computers to share files?

How can I connect two or more computers to share files?

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With a router and network interface cards for the pcs unless they alteady have them! Crossover cables...

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How can I connect two computers via internet to share files? and play games purhaps?

I have Windows Xp home with SP3 I tried LimeWire but it's just too slow for sharing big files. How can I connect two computers directly?

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Do web search on Virtual Private Networking. That is what you are trying to achieve. However you will...

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How do I network 2 computers together in order to share files between the two?

One has windows 7; the other windows 8. I have tried, but it says I need administrator permission but I do not know how to set that up.

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is it asking for network administrator permission or computer administrator permission? if it is asking...

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If you're running Windows, and already have file and printer sharing setup... simply right click on...

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