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    accesing remote harddrive to copy files

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by pcharouz, Nov 20, 2005.

  1. pcharouz

    pcharouz Notebook Evangelist

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    Is there a way a could acces a hardrive in a remote desktop computer so I can copy, and open files from there, I already have it set up so I can use win xp remote desktop. But the only way I can copy files is sending them through email or messengers (ICQ, MSN).
     
    pcharouz, Nov 20, 2005
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  2. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    You could map the drive on a network. Check the wireless forum on how to do this, and nickspohn's Wireless guide might help you too. ;)
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Nov 20, 2005
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  3. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    If it's an XP Pro machine, you can just connect with remote services.
     
    Brian, Nov 20, 2005
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  4. pcharouz

    pcharouz Notebook Evangelist

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    How should I do that?
     
    pcharouz, Nov 22, 2005
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    If it's an XP Pro machine, just Start->Run-> \\computername\c$ , assuming you have administrator rights. Otherwise you'll have to share the drive or folder you want to access, and use \\computername\sharename. This is all assuming the other computer is on your LAN, not accessing it over the internet.
     
    J T, Nov 27, 2005
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    pcharouz Notebook Evangelist

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    I knew that, my question was how to do the same thing over the internet?
     
    pcharouz, Nov 29, 2005
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    e6bwhiz Notebook Consultant

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    Set up an FTP server on your desktop for you to log into. I have used Core FTP, its free and pretty easy. There are many free options. Sorry, but I don't know much about the remote desktop feature in XP.
     
    e6bwhiz, Dec 3, 2005
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