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Jared - 27 Mar 2005 15:13 GMT

How can I create a network drive between two computers and be able to share
files, pictures, etc. through that drive?

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Colin Barnhorst - 27 Mar 2005 18:32 GMT

Have you set up a home network with the network wizard? You already have a
Shared Documents folder which all computers on a home network can see.
Every drive must belong to one or another computer but you can share a data
drive from one of the computers with all of the computers.

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> How can I create a network drive between two computers and be able to
> share
> files, pictures, etc. through that drive?

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Yabbadoo - 28 Mar 2005 17:04 GMT

Simplest (and least expensive) way is via LAN cards (one in each PC) with a
"crossover" cable link - as Colin says, use the Network Wizard to set up.
You could also share Internet access.
Or, you could go the expensive route, via a router ... if only 2 pc's
involved, expense not warranted. However, there's many schools of thought on
HOW to do it - personally I've used the simplest, with no problems.

HTH - Len

> Have you set up a home network with the network wizard? You already have
> a Shared Documents folder which all computers on a home network can see.
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>> share
>> files, pictures, etc. through that drive?

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