File sharing between two boxes....

[TequilaJr]

So my question is this: I have two computers, both on win2k pro, both hooked up to a M$ 4-port/wireless router. I want to transfer files from one to the other, but all I can see in the "my network places" folder under the icon for the other computer is the printers and scheduled tasks folders.

I'm pretty much a noob when it comes to doing stuff like this, so I'm at a loss as to what to do next. I really don't want to burn stuff to disc just to transfer it over, if there is an easier way.

So how do I enable file sharing on these two computers? Any and all help is really apreciated!

[hrdwareguy]

First, make sure file and printer sharing is installed (probably is since you can see the printer)

Double click my network places
Right click on the connection and select properties
Make sure file and printer sharing is in the list and checked, if not then install it.
Once you are sure file and printer sharing is installed, simply go into explorer to the folder you want to share, right click and select sharing.
Click on Share this Folder
Give it a share name.
Default permissions are everyone
Click OK

That should do it. Once a folder is shared, you will have access to all subfolders as well. You can share drives as well as folders in the same way.

[TequilaJr]

Thanks a lot! I think what I was doing wrong was that I was trying to share the whole drive instead of individual folders. Your post cleared it up though. That's one of the reasons why I like this place so much, people actually answer questions helpfully and promptly.

Thanks again!

[SiN]

you can do a whole drive if, within explorer, you go to Tools ->Map network drive.