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Gerry Wolff
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 Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 8:34 pm Post subject: Problem with sharing between computers |
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I have a removable disk (G which I am using for backing up files on
the computer (Computer1) which G: is attached to (via a USB socket).
Now, I want to use the same disk to backup files from another computer
(Computer2).
I have tried dragging G: into the Shared Documents folder of Computer1
and this seems OK. It appears in that folder and I can see what is on it
using Windows explorer.
But when I go to Computer2 that is networked with Computer1 (via an
Ethernet hub), I can see G: in the Shared Documents folder of Computer1
but it has a red question mark against it and I cannot access the
contents of the disk.
I would be grateful for any advice about how to solve this problem.
More generally, I would be glad of advice about how to use a removable
disk on one computer as a place to backup files from another computer
over an Ethernet.
With thanks,
Gerry |
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Mark L. Ferguson
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| Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 8:50 pm Post subject: RE: Problem with sharing between computers |
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Boot to Safe Mode, and log on as the "Administrator" account. Rightclick the
G: drive, then Properties, Sharing tab, and share the drive.
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Mark L. Ferguson
"Gerry Wolff" wrote:
| Quote: | I have a removable disk (G which I am using for backing up files on
the computer (Computer1) which G: is attached to (via a USB socket).
Now, I want to use the same disk to backup files from another computer
(Computer2).
I have tried dragging G: into the Shared Documents folder of Computer1
and this seems OK. It appears in that folder and I can see what is on it
using Windows explorer.
But when I go to Computer2 that is networked with Computer1 (via an
Ethernet hub), I can see G: in the Shared Documents folder of Computer1
but it has a red question mark against it and I cannot access the
contents of the disk.
I would be grateful for any advice about how to solve this problem.
More generally, I would be glad of advice about how to use a removable
disk on one computer as a place to backup files from another computer
over an Ethernet.
With thanks,
Gerry
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Gerry Wolff
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| Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 10:08 pm Post subject: Re: Problem with sharing between computers |
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Mark L. Ferguson wrote:
| Quote: | Boot to Safe Mode, and log on as the "Administrator" account. Rightclick the
G: drive, then Properties, Sharing tab, and share the drive.
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OK, that's solved the problem!
Many thanks.
Gerry |
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