No, you don't have to reboot each time. What folder are you trying to share? Is it just a normal folder, or is it a system folder? Yes, if you are sharing a folder on the desktop, and add a file to that folder, you should see it on the laptop - instantly - if you are looking at THAT shared folder. No reboots needed.
Also, what names are you giving your folders? For instance, if you are trying to share the entire C drive, then by default it names the share "C$" (the $ means it is a hidden share). So you can't access it by going \\desktop\c, you would need to actually use \\desktop\c$. I would suggest not using spaces in the names of the shares, as that opens up the opportunity for typos, etc. Are you using this folder strictly for transferring files between the two computers? If so, start over. Create a brand new folder (maybe called "Transfer") on one of the drives. Then use the options to share it. You should then be able to go to the other computer, type the name of the desktop - \\desktop - and see the shared folder as being available. Try this first. If you are not able to see it or are getting an error message typing just \\desktop, then there is a naming problem or a permissions problem. Just the other day, I had two transfer files between an old computer and a new one. So I set up a "transfer" folder on one machine and dropped all the files into it that I wanted on the new one. Then ran over to the new one and moved them over. It saved me so much time over trying to create disks, etc. Let us/me know - we will get you through this!!! :) Todd -----Original Message----- From: PBC Web Design [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 9:41 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [wdvltalk] OT: GRRRRR!!! shared folders are empty! At 09:07 PM 3/16/2006, you wrote: >I understood it isn't instantaneous after this was mentioned. It's >been hours and still not showing up even earlier when I wrote. I just tried another folder that has .txt files in it only. Rebooted both computers. It shared fine, can see it on the laptop. Then I added a test.txt to the newly shared desktop folder, never showed up in the laptop. It doesn't make any sense that some folders will share and others won't does it? I'm taking the same steps each time. If I add a file to an already shared folder on the desktop that I can see on the laptop, is it not supposed to show up on the laptop shared folder? Please tell me I don't have to reboot each time I add a file to a shared folder in order for it to show up! :: Deb :: http://www.puterbug.com :: Professional Web Design, SEO :: VPS Web Hosting Services :: Offlist eMail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude] ____ The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM ____ To Join wdvltalk, Send An Email To: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or use the web interface http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ Send Your Posts To: [email protected] To change subscription settings, add a password or view the web interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=wdvltalk ________________ http://www.wdvl.com _______________________ You are currently subscribed to wdvltalk as: [email protected] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with.
