How do I network 2 computers?

[AAP]

Ok, I have one computer that is for my work hooked into the router/dsl.

(ok, forget that one, I just mentioned it in case)


Now I have two other computers on wireless cards that access the same router and dsl line.

I want to sit at Computer #1 and access files on Computer #2.

Can I? Without using something like PCAnywhere?

 

[EnderJE]

Yeah, you should be able to create a wireless network with just XP.

 

[ZKaudio]

just make sure file sharing is enabled in windows... then to make things easier, put them in the same workgroup... the default is probably WORKGROUP or MSHOME. You should just be able to select the folder you want on the host computer and right click... then go to sharing (or properties and select the sharing tab) and click share my files. You can also do this with the whole c drive... my advice though, is to create a "network drive" PM me if you need any more halp.

 

[stilleto]

zkaudio summed it up.

 

[AAP]

just make sure file sharing is enabled in windows... then to make things easier, put them in the same workgroup... the default is probably WORKGROUP or MSHOME. You should just be able to select the folder you want on the host computer and right click... then go to sharing (or properties and select the sharing tab) and click share my files. You can also do this with the whole c drive... my advice though, is to create a "network drive" PM me if you need any more halp.

Ok, I think I am going to PM you. Or rather this is what I need.

#1 I go to the primary computer and I create a network thingy? MY Computer>> My Network Places>> ????

#2 I go to second computer that I rarely use anymore but still has a lot of stuff (porn) on it. I click C: drive and enable file sharing.

#3 I would assume sitting at the Main Computer, I have to still enter my username/password on the old one for it to verify me?

What else?

Any online tutuorials?

 

[jnuts]

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/default.mspx

 

[AAP]

that tutorial and link was no help. I have tried various combinations and nothing works.

Again, here is the scenario.

Computer 1 = WORK PC, the main one
Computer 2 & 3, Bullshit PCs that I want linked but no viewable to Computer 1.

I have a 2wire wireless network and print server that allows internet access to all my computer. Computer 2 & 3 have wireless adapters plugged in the back. Compute 1 has a built in.

 

[KillahBee]

no scat threads


band

 

[AAP]

Listen bitches, how about some damn feedback?

Ok, I tried this wireless internet network bullshit and not a damn thing works. And none of you bitches have given me a DumbAss Guide To Getting Set Up.

So, what next? How does PC Anywhere work? Or can I just put both computers side by side and connect them with a cable?

 

[Phaded]

do all computers involved have same os?