Mapping a Mac to a PC

Theshortbusskid · Theshortbusskid #1 (**permalink**)

02-12-2008, 11:56 PM

I have a MB Pro and a PC running XP Home setup right next to each other and i wanted to connect them directly so i could access the files on both computers forwards and backwards. both computers are in the same work group and i have personal file sharing and windows sharing checked on my mac. i cant see my mac on my pc and i dont really know where to go with this. i also have a crossover cable that i can connect to both computer since i have 2 ethernet ports on my pc and i connect wirelessly with my mac. so it if is easier to just setup a computer to computer connection with that then i could just do that but i cant remember what i need to do to both ethernet ports to get it to work. any suggestions?

MacsWork · MacsWork #2 (**permalink**)

02-13-2008, 07:46 AM

Right click My Computer

Select Map Network drive

Browse to the Mac Share through My Network Places

Where it says use other credentials in the Mapping windows, supply the Mac users User and Pass. Most likely represented and Computername\username
and pass.

Choose a letter of your choice for a network drive.

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Theshortbusskid #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 14, 2007 Posts: 14	02-12-2008, 11:56 PM I have a MB Pro and a PC running XP Home setup right next to each other and i wanted to connect them directly so i could access the files on both computers forwards and backwards. both computers are in the same work group and i have personal file sharing and windows sharing checked on my mac. i cant see my mac on my pc and i dont really know where to go with this. i also have a crossover cable that i can connect to both computer since i have 2 ethernet ports on my pc and i connect wirelessly with my mac. so it if is easier to just setup a computer to computer connection with that then i could just do that but i cant remember what i need to do to both ethernet ports to get it to work. any suggestions?
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MacsWork #2 (permalink)
Member Since: May 22, 2005 Location: Closer than you think. Posts: 2,074 Mac Specs: Performa 6116 2GBSCSI 8MB OS 7.5.3	02-13-2008, 07:46 AM Right click My Computer Select Map Network drive Browse to the Mac Share through My Network Places Where it says use other credentials in the Mapping windows, supply the Mac users User and Pass. Most likely represented and Computername\username and pass. Choose a letter of your choice for a network drive.
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