How can XP users share music files over a LAN connection?

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The discussion revolves around sharing music files over a LAN connection between two computers running Windows XP Home. Participants explore various methods and clarify misconceptions regarding file sharing and networking capabilities.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests using a USB cable or high-speed internet with XP's remote desktop feature for file sharing.
  • Another participant counters that USB does not support peer-to-peer networking and emphasizes that the computers are already connected via Ethernet.
  • A participant outlines steps for enabling file sharing and accessing shared folders between the two PCs.
  • Another participant claims that USB can be used for file transfer, referencing personal experience with transferring data between computers.
  • A question is raised about searching for files on a different computer and the relevance of the term "master/slave" in this context.
  • A participant expresses confusion regarding the term "master/slave" and seeks clarification.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the feasibility of using a USB cable for file sharing, with some asserting it is not possible while others claim it can be done. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best method for sharing files over the LAN.

Contextual Notes

There are assumptions about the existing network setup and the definitions of terms like "master/slave" that remain unclear. The discussion does not resolve the technical details of file sharing methods.

Who May Find This Useful

Users looking to share files over a LAN connection using Windows XP, particularly those interested in troubleshooting or exploring different file transfer methods.

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How can I share some simple music files over my LAN connection. Both computers are running XP home. Thanks...
 
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well if theyre semi close together you can use a USB cable, or if you have a highspeed internet you can use XPs remote desktop feature...
 
TsunamiJoe,

What the heck are you talking about? You -cannot- use a USB cable, because USB does not support peer-to-peer networking. You can have only one host on a USB network. Besides, the machines are already connected together via Ethernet!

And why involve high-speed internet?

All you need to do is:

1) enable filesharing on both PCs
2) share a folder on one (or both)
3) connect to one PC's shares with the other.

Problem, let me know if you don't know how to do any of these steps, and I will explain them in more detail.

- Warren
 
you can send files to another computer through a usb cable, its how i transferred my old computers data to my new one...and that sounds as though all he wants to do...

and i took it as though he was going to make a sort of LAN connection not that he already had one
 
ONe thing, once I make that file can I just search for it (using XP's search) on the computer that I did NOT make the file on? And hows about that mater slave thing, does that pertain to anything at all? Thanks guys.

P.S.- Thanks for the suggestion however the computers are too far apart and I already have LAN hooked up.
 
And hows about that mater slave thing

i don't know what you mean by mater slave...
 

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