connect to Windows XP PC with XDA Exec?

[copydeskcat]

Hi folks,

I'm relatively new to this, but I'm keen to access files on my main PC across my home wifi network using my XDA Exec (running windows Mobile 5.0).

I've tried to access it via the IP address using Total Commander, but I'm not getting anywhere.

My windows XP has two drives (C and D) and I've shared a folder on the D drive that I'd like to access, but I think I must be doing something wrong.

Can anyone give me any advice?

Best,


CDC

[Tim]

Welcome to Pocket PC Addict copydeskcat!

I'm sorry you are having trouble getting home networking set up with your XDA Exec. Have you tried using plain old File Explorer on the Pocket PC? This is what I do:

1. Open up File Explorer.
2. Tap Menu>Open Path>New Path...
3. You should already see two backslashes.
4. At this point put in your computer name or the IP address of the computer you are trying to connect to.
5. If everything works then your Pocket PC should ask you for credentials.
6. After you enter your credentials you should be good to go!

Let me know what problems you run into along the way or if you have any questions.

[copydeskcat]

Thank's Tim - I'll give that go.

Can you tell me what needs to be running on my Windows XP machine in the way of Windows software/services etc.?

CDC

[Tim]

CDC:

All you really need to do is make sure that File and Print Sharing is enabled on your firewall and that you have the folders you want to share enabled. Windows XP does a nice job with home networking so you shouldn't run into any problems. Let me know if you need anything else.

[copydeskcat]

Hi Tim,

I have file and printer sharing enabled, I'm sharing the drive I need to access, and I still can't get access to the Windows XP machine. I'm just getting a connection error.

I feel that something must be wrong.

The XDA can access the wireless network fine (it shows up on my Belkin Wireless router as 192.168.2.4), my PC is 192.168.2.2

I feel that there's maybe a service that should be running that I've maybe disabled, or something similar.

It's quite frustrating. Your help is very much appreciated.

Best,


CDC

[copydeskcat]

Hi Tim - I finally figured it out. I was trying to connect to the IP address of the machine. I tried connecting to the PC name, and got in. I can now watch my files across the network!

Thanks for your help!


CDC

[Tim]

Originally Posted by copydeskcat

Hi Tim - I finally figured it out. I was trying to connect to the IP address of the machine. I tried connecting to the PC name, and got in. I can now watch my files across the network!

Thanks for your help!


CDC

Excellent! I'm glad it worked for you!

[Norbo]

Hallod jo azoldal de kár hogy semi nem lehet fel telepiteni a pocket pcm re ez egy szarrrr oldal

[Tim]

Originally Posted by Norbo

Hallod jo azoldal de kár hogy semi nem lehet fel telepiteni a pocket pcm re ez egy szarrrr oldal

I believe that Norbo posted in Hungarian. Can anyone translate?