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    Trouble sharing folders

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by ksp, Aug 27, 2008.

  1. ksp

    ksp Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, I've been trying to transfer some files from my old desktop (XP) to my new laptop (Vista Home Premium 32 bit) but I'm having some trouble.

    So.. heres what I've done so far, I created a folder on my desktop, right clicked on it and clicked SHARE. Then the file sharing window pops up and under the dropbox I chose EVERYONE and then I clicked share on the bottom. After that UAC and some other confirmation window popped up.

    For UAC I clicked continue but for the other confirmation window I accidently pressed 'no' or something I didn't get to see what program it was but I think some program is blocking the file sharing process for me because everytime I try to share a folder I keep getting "your folder could not be shared."

    Does anyone have a solution?
    Sorry if this is the wrong section to post on.

    Thanks
     
    ksp, Aug 27, 2008
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  2. T-Q

    T-Q Notebook Consultant

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    Not exactly sure what is wrong but usually when I transfer files, I either load them on my 8gb USB drive or burn the data on a DVD-R disc and then just drag them to my desktop.

    I doubt this helped much but if things don't work out, it's a good alternative. See if this helps: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx


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    T-Q, Aug 27, 2008
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  3. ksp

    ksp Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can I just use AIM to transfer over my files? This is giving me a headache haha..

    Are there any bad effects by sending about 10gb of files through AIM besides it taking a long time? Like will the transfer hamper with the files or mess with the quality, etc.
     
    ksp, Aug 28, 2008
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