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    plug two computers with usb?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by hpl912, May 7, 2008.

  1. hpl912

    hpl912 Notebook Consultant

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    can i plug my laptop to my desktop using an usb cable and that the desktop detects the laptop as an external drive (for file transfering)? never heard of this so i'm wondering if this is possible.. :p
     
    hpl912, May 7, 2008
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    No not as an external drive but you can create a network between the two for file sharing
     
    flipfire, May 7, 2008
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  3. timtravel42

    timtravel42 Notebook Virtuoso

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    yeah you can use a simple 5 port switch to connect them in a wired network ($5)
     
    timtravel42, May 7, 2008
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    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    That's not a USB HDD in the laptop so it won`t work.
    The network is the easiest choice, or if you have a rack drive in your desktop and don`t mind opening the laptop...that is , if the cable fit.
     
    eleron911, May 7, 2008
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