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periwinkle
Joined: 08 Feb 2003
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 Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 5:38 pm Post subject: Getting files from someone else's computer |
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| I used to be able to get audio files from my boss' computer. I'd just input his IP address after clicking "Run" (hopefully someone knows what I'm talking about). Well, we've changed the computers at work, and now when I input his new IP address, it says "Source cannot be found". We've checked the settings on his computer, and apparently my computer has a "software problem", and no one is doing anything about it. Meanwhile, I'm getting further and further behind in my work. What should I do? It's a brand new computer; I've run virus/ anti-spyware checks, etc. I don't know how else I can access his computer.... |
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cubanlord
Joined: 08 Jul 2005
Location: In Japan!
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| Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 7:46 pm Post subject: Re: Getting files from someone else's computer |
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| periwinkle wrote: |
| I used to be able to get audio files from my boss' computer. I'd just input his IP address after clicking "Run" (hopefully someone knows what I'm talking about). Well, we've changed the computers at work, and now when I input his new IP address, it says "Source cannot be found". We've checked the settings on his computer, and apparently my computer has a "software problem", and no one is doing anything about it. Meanwhile, I'm getting further and further behind in my work. What should I do? It's a brand new computer; I've run virus/ anti-spyware checks, etc. I don't know how else I can access his computer.... |
Could be a variety of things. His firewall may be blocking your access. Please check his firewall and under exceptions, input your ip address. Then let us know what happens. Also, you'll need to configure his computer to allow file sharing. For that just do the following:
Open Windows Explorer, and then locate the drive or folder you want to share.
Right-click the drive or folder, and then click Sharing and Security.
If you are sharing a drive, on the Sharing tab, click If you understand the risk but still want to share the root of the drive, click here.
If you are sharing a folder, go to the next step.
Do one of the following:
If the Share this folder on the network check box is available, select the check box.
If the Share this folder on the network check box is not available, this computer is not on a network. If you would like to set up a home or small office network, click the Network Setup Wizard link and follow the instructions to turn on file sharing. Once file sharing is enabled, begin this procedure again. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:12 pm Post subject: Re: Getting files from someone else's computer |
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| periwinkle wrote: |
| I used to be able to get audio files from my boss' computer. I'd just input his IP address after clicking "Run" (hopefully someone knows what I'm talking about). Well, we've changed the computers at work, and now when I input his new IP address, it says "Source cannot be found". We've checked the settings on his computer, and apparently my computer has a "software problem", and no one is doing anything about it. Meanwhile, I'm getting further and further behind in my work. What should I do? It's a brand new computer; I've run virus/ anti-spyware checks, etc. I don't know how else I can access his computer.... |
If you can't get the network connection working you can always revert to "sneaker net".
In the old days it meant putting files on a floppy and transfering them between computers. Now it is much easier to use a USB flash drive. They can be had in sizes up to 4 gigs and more.
You can get a 2 gig flash drive for about 30k-40kwon at the Son In Plaza (across the tracks from Yongsan station). They are open 7 days a week until about 7:30 pm.
You can get 1 gig thumb drive for about 35-40k at any of the major department stores (like Lotte Mart, Home Plus, E-mart, etc.) |
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cyrax
Joined: 31 Oct 2006
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| Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:48 pm Post subject: |
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I will refer to your boss's computer ip address as <your boss's ip>
try this once:
1) Start->run->cmd
2) in the command prompt (black coloured DOS window) that you get type "ping <your boss's ip>" without the quotes.
If it says something like
Reply from <your boss's ip>: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128
Then the possible cause is that your boss's new computer does not have windows file sharing.
If it doesn't show the above message tell me what it says. |
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cubanlord
Joined: 08 Jul 2005
Location: In Japan!
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| Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:53 pm Post subject: |
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| cyrax wrote: |
I will refer to your boss's computer ip address as <your boss's ip>
try this once:
1) Start->run->cmd
2) in the command prompt (black coloured DOS window) that you get type "ping <your boss's ip>" without the quotes.
If it says something like
Reply from <your boss's ip>: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128
Then the possible cause is that your boss's new computer does not have windows file sharing.
If it doesn't show the above message tell me what it says. |
hey hey! A new techie! Welcome. |
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rocklee
Joined: 04 Oct 2005
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 9:18 pm Post subject: |
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Um, that doesn't mean much. It just means that the boss's computer may have an IP address. While most networks are using TCP/IP, some uses something else like Netware, novell, microsoft network where they don't use IP addresses to resolve computers on a network.
OP, your boss's computer may not have his computer or folders shared, network card setup right, may not even be connected properly to the network hub or the DHCP server is not doing its job. |
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periwinkle
Joined: 08 Feb 2003
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| Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 12:29 am Post subject: |
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| Thanks, everybody! I'll try it out tomorrow and see if anything works! =) |
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Demophobe
Joined: 17 May 2004
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| Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 1:41 am Post subject: |
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| rocklee wrote: |
Um, that doesn't mean much. It just means that the boss's computer may have an IP address. While most networks are using TCP/IP, some uses something else like Netware, novell, microsoft network where they don't use IP addresses to resolve computers on a network.
OP, your boss's computer may not have his computer or folders shared, network card setup right, may not even be connected properly to the network hub or the DHCP server is not doing its job. |
Right. Let's think hardware firewalls as a possibility as well. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 1:44 am Post subject: |
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| rocklee wrote: |
Um, that doesn't mean much. It just means that the boss's computer may have an IP address. While most networks are using TCP/IP, some uses something else like Netware, novell, microsoft network where they don't use IP addresses to resolve computers on a network.
OP, your boss's computer may not have his computer or folders shared, network card setup right, may not even be connected properly to the network hub or the DHCP server is not doing its job. |
Right. Let's think hardware firewalls as a possibility as well. |
And there may be one more relatively easy solution.
Correct me if I am wrong, but doesn't periwinkle work in a public school?
Ask your boss to get the IT guy in to fix it so you can access the files.
Much easier than a non-techy trying to figure out a LAN when everything is in the wrong language. |
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rocklee
Joined: 04 Oct 2005
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 5:40 am Post subject: |
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| rocklee wrote: |
Um, that doesn't mean much. It just means that the boss's computer may have an IP address. While most networks are using TCP/IP, some uses something else like Netware, novell, microsoft network where they don't use IP addresses to resolve computers on a network.
OP, your boss's computer may not have his computer or folders shared, network card setup right, may not even be connected properly to the network hub or the DHCP server is not doing its job. |
Right. Let's think hardware firewalls as a possibility as well. |
Are you being sarcastic or are you agreeing with me? I can't tell. |
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Wrench
Joined: 07 Apr 2005
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| Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 3:56 pm Post subject: |
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open any window with an address bar
"\\computername\$c$
administrative share. Lots of times people have no passwords and firewall in windows has an exception for file sharing. |
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