How to share files between XP and Vista

Jenesis · Jul 20, 2007

I have this PC (running Vista) and my old laptop (running XP). I'm sick of using my USB stick to transfer files between the two, so I want to create a shared folder. The problem is, I can't figure out any way to create this folder so that both computers can read it!

I can create a shared folder on both computers, and enable sharing on it, but neither computer can see the other one. They are connected by an ethernet cable. This PC can "see" the laptop on the network (it shows up on the network map) but I have no idea how to make it access the folders!

Help? A "Sharing between Vista and XP for dummies" would be appreciated

GJSNeptune · Jul 20, 2007

XP Home or Pro?

bigboi86 · Jul 20, 2007

Connected by an ethernet cable meaning directly to one another, or are both connected to a hub or router?

Make sure both computers are on the same workgroup also.

If you are connecting them directly to each other using a single cable, it has to be a crossover cable for that to work.

francis511 · Jul 20, 2007

right click on the folder you want to share-highlight "sharing and security" & tick "share this folder on the network" & "allow users to change..." Also make sure both computers are part of the same workgroup e.g. "mshome"

Jenesis · Jul 20, 2007

XP Home and Vista Ultimate. Both machines are part of the same workgroup (called WORKGROUP because I only have the two computers on it).

The two machines are connected directly from my PC's second ethernet port to the laptop's single ethernet port. Also, I managed to get a shared folder working before I reinstalled XP recently.

acousticlemur · Jul 20, 2007

if they are connected by a ethernet cable only i dont think it will work. i think you would need a cross over cable. same as a ethernet cable in most aspects but a few of the wires are crossed to alow for networking with out a router. but i could be wrong

GJSNeptune · Jul 20, 2007

XP Home has limited networking. I don't think XP Home can share, but I could be wrong. I've only used Pro.

Jenesis · Jul 20, 2007

That may be the case, but the point is I've got this working before using this exact same setup. I can't remember what I did to share the folders but I remember it just coming up unexpectedly in the Network folder. I'm trying to figure out what I did that made it work!

francis511 · Jul 20, 2007

check the properties for both ethernet adapters under
devicemanager->powersaving and untick "allow the computer to .... save power"..sometimes screws up a network

bigboi86 · Jul 20, 2007

Usually only crossover cables work in that situation, but you said you had it working before so I dunno.

I would still get a crossovercable.

Namslas90 · Jul 20, 2007

Yes, it has to be a Cross-over ethernet cable, also the new USB Bridge, PC-Link cables can be used. They are actualy "crossover" USB cables with a bridging circuit in the center of the cable. The easiest way is to use "migwiz", and move the file to new computer.
Here's a link to info about migwiz;

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928634

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Jenesis · Jul 20, 2007

Thanks for the advice! Will try that when it arrives *scuttles off to eBay*

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Yin · Jul 21, 2007

If your one of the network cards are new, they will automatically adjust for the cross over cable problem.
I would suggest you try pinging the computers using cmd
(Ping [IP])
If they both respond to ping, It could be a computer browser service problem, always happens to me on XP.
If the computer browser service is screwy just type
\\[computer name]
in to the address bar

Frick · Jul 21, 2007

bigboi86 said:
If you are connecting them directly to each other using a single cable, it has to be a crossover cable for that to work.

Don't most new nic's have that thing that lets you use both straight and crossover cables? What's it called again?

Yin · Jul 21, 2007

Frick said:
Don't most new nic's have that thing that lets you use both straight and crossover cables? What's it called again?

that what i said =/
its different for each company i think. auto something i guess

Namslas90 · Jul 23, 2007

Bought on of these yesterday, comes with Migration Wizard Vista compatable disk.
USB to USB Crossover Cable.
Works great!!
http://www.cnet.com.au/laptops/accessories/0,239035630,339273058,00.htm

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bigboi86 · Jul 24, 2007

Frick said:
Don't most new nic's have that thing that lets you use both straight and crossover cables? What's it called again?

Even if that's the case, it's still nice to have a crossover cable just in case.

kwchang007 · Jul 24, 2007

Ok. First disable the need for a password when you share a folder. (click on the network icon>network and sharing center> password protected sharing>click on drop down arrow>off>apply) then go back to where you see the laptop, double click on the laptop. Also, make sure local area connections are open in your firewall. Hope this works :toast:

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