Hi, 1. You can access your files on the PC by setting folders to be shared. This is pretty painless by viewing properties on a folder, locating the share tab, then setting share this folder.
Sometimes it helps to turn off simple file sharing by visiting My Computer, Tools, Folder Options, View tab, and uncheck the last option in the list. Only do this if you are having issues with sharing the folders for it is a little more advanced. Keep in mind that both computers must be on the same "workgroup" defined under Control Panel, System, Computer Name. The default is MSHOME. This minor change can cause computers to not see each other. 2. If you want to operate the PC from your laptop, you will need to try one of the following. a. If on Windows XP Professional or similar version of Vista you can enable Remote Desktop by visiting Control Panel, System, and Remote Access. This will allow you to log onto your PC from the laptop using Programs, Accessories, Communications, and Remote Desktop. You will need the IP address of the PC for this to work, and you would need to create a user account. Personally, I use remote access to log onto my work PC, a Windows 2003 Server I run and other network PCs that I have. b. If you are not using a professional version of Windows, you would need to explore using Go to My PC, Norton PC Anywhere, or a similar product. Unfortunately, Windows XP Home does not have remote desktop. 3. If you wanted to only access files on the PC, you could run an FTP server on your PC to serve up files to the laptop. Really more trouble than it is worth. A rambling two cents offering. Thanks, Hi-Tech Tarheel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: "David La Caille" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <blind-computing@jaws-users.com> Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 1:12 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] lap top to pc. > hi all. > can someone tell me how to see my hard drive on my pc from my laptop? > i would like to use my lap top to see and use stuff from the pc. > without going on the pc. > > David > Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Skype: thetruestar > msn: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Take a listen: http://www.live365.com/stations/highenergyfm > or visit: http://www.freewebs.com/highenergyfm > Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: > http://www.jaws-users.com > Address for the list archives: > http://www.mail-archive.com/blind-computing@jaws-users.com/ > To post to this group, send email to > blind-computing@jaws-users.com > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject > or body of a blank message to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Use the following form in order to contact the management team > http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php > If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the > following address: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/blind-computing@jaws-users.com/ To post to this group, send email to blind-computing@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
