Question

How to access files from one computer to the another in a network?

Answer 1

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View the shared folders. Select the My Network Places option from the Start menu to view the shared folders stored on the network. The My Network Places window will open on the desktop.

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Access the shared files. Locate the folder containing the files sought and double-click the folder to view the shared files. If the proper permissions have been assigned to the user account, access to the files will be granted. If the user account being used is not authorized to view the files sought, permission to access the files will be denied.Contact the network administrator in order to resolve issues involving access to files stored on the network.

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Method Two of Four:
View Files and Shared Folders on a Networked Computer Using Windows Vista



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Open the network window. Select Network from the Start menu to open the Network window. All networked computers on the network will be visible in the Network window.



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View the shared files and folders.Double-click on the icon for the computer containing the folder sought to view the shared files and folders available. The files will be viewable as long as the correct permissions have been assigned to the user account being used. File and folder sharing also must be enabled on the network in order to view files on a networked computer.Contact the network administrator to resolve issues with accessing shared files and folders on a networked computer.