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611
10-13-2006, 05:28 PM
How can I import pictures and reports from my desktop to my laptop?
Patonb
10-13-2006, 11:25 PM
Many ways..... Are they networked? Do you have a burner on the DT?

Need more info please.
611
10-14-2006, 12:53 PM
You lost me. What do you mean by network? I have CD burner on DT but confined to bed at present time.I'm a computer idiot. Please explain in remedial terms. Thanks for your help!
Patonb
10-14-2006, 02:34 PM
Welcome to my world of bed life.... 2 yrs now..

Okay, Your in bed, so do you have Dsl/Cable or are you Dialup? Do you have a router?? I.e. both computers are on the internet, or is only the laptop directly connected to the internet?

If you have a router, your golden and don't need to actually transfer te stuff, as you can just setup a home network.

Or the easiest least work, is just burn everything to a cd.

Either way your goning to need some help if you can't reach your desktop.

Let us know about your internet setup and we'll go from there
611
10-14-2006, 03:10 PM
Thanks Patonb,I have a router and both computers are hooked to internet by cable. I may get up for couple hrs next week. Can I export my documents or save them to CD?
Hope you're up soon.
Randy
mike
10-14-2006, 03:43 PM
Although there are lots of ways to accomplish transfers, I find it easy to transfer files using my USB flash drive. Quick and convenient.
Patonb
10-14-2006, 04:57 PM
Thanks Patonb,I have a router and both computers are hooked to internet by cable. I may get up for couple hrs next week. Can I export my documents or save them to CD?
Hope you're up soon.
Randy

The best way is to setup a network..... Will take about 6 minutes. Once done, you can access whatever is in the shared folders.

READ This and ask away. (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/setup/default.mspx)
611
10-16-2006, 12:54 PM
Thanks guys! Patonb,how do you set up a network?
Patonb
10-16-2006, 01:22 PM
Basically you got to "Network Setup Wizard" and click next. Doing this on both computers sets up the network.

Then to share the stuff, you right click on the folder click sharing. Check the "Share this Folder".

DONE!
611
10-17-2006, 02:58 PM
Thanks Patonb!
Patonb
10-17-2006, 04:53 PM
Anytime.. We seem to be in the exact same boat, so i know all thde tricks.