How do you share files/folders with a vista and xp?

[Sinfulfate]

I been trying to get this for awhile all it lets me do is stream the media from the xp laptop to my vista laptop. I dont want to do that I want access to the folders so I can copy the files other. How do I do this?

[Urza]

Why did you start a new thread? Your question was answered in the last one.

[Sinfulfate]

Originally Posted by Urza

Why did you start a new thread? Your question was answered in the last one.

Because my last thread was different. And the answer to my question in this thread wasn't answered in the other one.

[Urza]

Originally Posted by Sinfulfatelast thread

Whats the best way to transfer files between pcs without a external harddrive or a usb thumb drive?

Originally Posted by Sinfulfate this thread

I want access to the folders so I can copy the files over.

The answer was networking.

[Sinfulfate]

Originally Posted by Urza

The answer was networking.

I guess I didn't word it right. I meant how do you set up a network between the two since its not as simple as it is networking a xp pc to a xp pc. After searching it seems this a known annoyance with vista and is a pain setting a network between vista and xp pcs.

[explosions]

I haven't been on vista in a while but if I remember correctly you have the two on the same network (obviously). Then you make a folder (in XP) and put all the stuff you want transferred in it. After that right-click on the folder and click "Sharing and Security..." and then click "If you understand the security risks ..." then check "Just enable file sharing" then click OK and then check both boxes that appear and give it some kind of name. Then (on Vista) got to Start-> Network -> xp computer -> your folder and then transfer

[Sinfulfate]

Originally Posted by explosions

I haven't been on vista in a while but if I remember correctly you have the two on the same network (obviously). Then you make a folder (in XP) and put all the stuff you want transferred in it. After that right-click on the folder and click "Sharing and Security..." and then click "If you understand the security risks ..." then check "Just enable file sharing" then click OK and then check both boxes that appear and give it some kind of name. Then (on Vista) got to Start-> Network -> xp computer -> your folder and then transfer

Ya the problem is my xp pc isnt showing up at all in the Network and Sharing Center. It might be because of my firewall.


EDIT: My firewall was the problem. Fixed now