ilovepcs25
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hi this is my setup, ive got a desktop computer upstairs and ive got a laptop downstairs im trying to share files between the two but i wanna be able to access these files on my laptop when the desktop isnt turned on these files are mostly music and videos.
using a cable between the two isnt viable as i don't really wanna carry my laptop upstairs to connect them together.
id also rather not use the router as im frightened that if i try to file share over the router i'll do something wrong and screw up the internet connections.
is it just a simple case of file permissions or have i got to resort to installing a external hdd to my desktop transferring all the files i want from my desktop onto it and then onto my laptop.
my laptop is running xp pro and my desktop is running xp home.
hope someone can advise me on the simplest idiot proof solution.
Matt
using a cable between the two isnt viable as i don't really wanna carry my laptop upstairs to connect them together.
id also rather not use the router as im frightened that if i try to file share over the router i'll do something wrong and screw up the internet connections.
is it just a simple case of file permissions or have i got to resort to installing a external hdd to my desktop transferring all the files i want from my desktop onto it and then onto my laptop.
my laptop is running xp pro and my desktop is running xp home.
hope someone can advise me on the simplest idiot proof solution.
Matt