Hello,
do both computers have Windows XP? So then I think they are both on the same
network, MSHOME.
To see if both computers are visible on the network, click Start -> My
Network Places -> View Workgroup computers.
* If not, do the following on both XP computers: Right-click "My Computer",
click Properties -> tab "Computer Name", click "Change" for the workgroup.
In the workgroup, type in MSHOME. - For the desktop, choose the Computer
name "DESKTOP", and for the Laptop use "LAPTOP". I think you'll have to
restart both computers.
If both computers are visible, on the laptop, now create a folder.
Right-click it, and choose Properties, and then click the Sharing tab, and
"Share this folder on the network".
(For XP Home, it should look like this:
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/filesharing/filesharing11.gif)
Check "Allow network users to change my files". Choose an easy share name,
like "SyncLaptop".
Now on the desktop (in the folder sync wizard), choose the right folder as
you did before with the network, but now in MSHOME, the Laptop should be
visible, and in it the shared folder you created.
I hope I didn't mix anything up. Please tell us if there's a problem.
Greetings,
P. Di Stolfo
"Joco" <Joco@discussions.microsoft.com> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
news:6F93BC45-E459-4802-BBD8-C5CB8831EF4D@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
> Yes I have a home network. Currently both my PC and Laptop are connected
> to
> the router with Patch cables and I can access the internet from either.
> The path to load SyncToy is C:\Documents & Settings\Owner\Local
> Settings\Application Data\SyncToy
> I understand the principal of SyncToy, it's similar to the advanced backup
> programs I curently use for backing up to my remote drives. When searching
> for the network on the right hand folder all I can see is My
> Networkplaces\Entire Network\Microsoft Windows Network\MSHome all these
> directories appear to be empty, the content of MSHome may be hidden.
>
> I am not sure how to access my laptop from the PC. The router has only
> just
> been installed, and I have not setup any links, I think this might be the
> cause of the problem. I am very new to networking hense the difficulties.
>
> Thanks and regards Joco (London)
>
> "P. Di Stolfo" wrote:
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> have you got a home network? Then you can install the SyncToy on your
>> desktop and create a folder pair, using the left folder as a local folder
>> on your Desktop computer (e.g. ...Documents\My_Sync_Folder, and the right
>> folder as a network folder (while in the folder pair wizard, you can
>> choose Browse... -> "Network" -> your Laptop on the network -> and a
>> network folder or resource) which is on your Laptop.
>>
>> Please feel free to ask again if I my answer was not clear enough ; )
>>
>> Greetings,
>> P. Di Stolfo
>>
>> "Joco" <Joco@discussions.microsoft.com> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
>> news:E01D037B-A3F8-467B-BB58-0424B49E017C@microsoft.com...
>> > Hi, and thanks for your quick reply
>> >
>> > I have now installed SyncToy which appears to work ok, I have moved
>> files
>> > between my PC and removeable storage, without a problem.
>> >
>> > How do I move files between my PC and laptop? do I need cables, use my
>> > router, or use the internet.
>> >
>> > Amongst all the information I read, I thought you could synchronize via
>> the
>> > internet, but are now unable to find any information about this. If you
>> could
>> > advise me it would be greatly appreciated.
>> >
>> > Once again thanks for the info which resulted in a successful install
>> > of
>> > SyncToy V1.4
>> >
>> > Regards Joco (London)
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > "P. Di Stolfo" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Hello,
>> >>
>> >> normally, you need the X86 version (I think you have XP SP2 32-bit,
>> which
>> >> is the "normal" version.) The other two mean two other processor
>> >> architectures, X64 for 64-bit processors and operating systems, and
>> IA64
>> >> for the Intel Itanium.
>> >>
>> >> Greetings,
>> >> P. Di Stolfo
>> >>
>> >> "Joco" <Joco@discussions.microsoft.com> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
>> >> news:98BBF0BD-AFBB-4171-A5D3-680B65A201C9@microsoft.com...
>> >> > Hi
>> >> > In a previous post (Laptop / PC data Synchronization on 18-06-07) I
>> was
>> >> > advised to install SyncToy in order to synchronize data files
>> >> > between
>> my
>> >> PC
>> >> > and Laptop.
>> >> >
>> >> > I have downloaded Synctoy V1.4. When attempting to install this, I
>> >> > am
>> >> > informed "this setup requires the .NET Framework V 2.0.50727" when
>> >> clicking
>> >> > on the option to down load this file, you are redirected to a page
>> that
>> >> gives
>> >> > you the option of "X86", "X64" & "IA64" which of these three do I
>> need?
>> >> >
>> >> > I already have "Windows Installer 3.1" which was downloaded under
>> >> (KB893803)
>> >> > when released. My OS is XP Home SP2
>> >> >
>> >> > Thanks for any help
>> >> > Joco (London)
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >>
>>