Ivan, Thanks for the info, but I'm not looking for a sync solution. I need to know how to keep Windows 7 from dropping my Windows XP shares from the "Network" area. I can find the shares again by doing a search, but I would prefer to keep them visible in the "network" area. Dale
--- In [email protected], Ivan Wilson <fmly...@...> wrote: > > FileMyster > FileMyster is a free administration tool that allows seamless automatic and > manual synchronization between folders. It was developed to make life easier > for > admins where they can depend on FileMyster to do all their server > synchronizations automatically. FileMyster can also be used to sync your > music, > movies, documents, etc.. between your computers. So FileMyster is perfect for > office and home. > *Click on the Link below to view and or Download. > http://bateel-software.com/software.html > > Thank you, Ivan [Lucid Geek] > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Dale <harringtond...@...> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Sun, September 19, 2010 12:24:22 AM > Subject: [A-1-Computer_Tech] W7 Pro and XP pro networking/file sync > > > I have set up shares on my XP Pro desktop and want to sync them to my > W7 Pro laptop. I have been able to "see" my XP Pro machine from my > W7 Pro laptop, but it seems to be inconsistent. > > W7 always "sees" my XP machine as a "Media Device" immediately. > However, it doesn't always show up as a "Computer" in the "Network" > area. I can always search for my XP machine and it will show up. > > I have successfully configured W7 to sync the shared folders on XP, > but it seems to be "lazy" about syncing when changes are made. > > 3 questions: > > 1: Is there a reliable way to make sure W7 always sees my XP as a > computer instead of a "Media Device"? > > 2: Is there a way to force W7 to sync when changes are made to the > shared folders/files? > > 3: Is there a way to see the W7 sync progress like there was with > "offline files" in XP? > > Thanks, > > Dale > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > ------------------------------------ If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this site, please feel free to contact me directly [email protected] Please do not post personal issues directly to the group. To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to [email protected] Thank you for using A-1 Computer TechYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
