how to FTP 2 computers

[Reyer]

i got my new pc the about a month ago, and i havent got around to transfering all of my stuff from my moms computer onto my new one.

her computer has all of the router and modem. and my computer is connected to the router by a big ol ethernet.

i have tried FTPing to it but i cant figure it out. i am using FlashFXP and i know how to use the program, i just need help finding my passwords and usernames and stuff

[LiTHiUM0XiD3]

u needa setup a FTP server on the other comp........ filezilla...... google search it... install it... config it...... and grab ya files offa the other comp....

[Reyer]

isnt that what FlashFXP is?

[tybrenis]

I believe FlashFXP is simply an FTP transfer program, to be used only as a client.

You need an FTP server before you can upload to it. Uploading to ftp isn't hard at all, but you can't do so if it doesn't exist.

[Reyer]

i hve FTPed to my xbox before and i didnt need a server.

[Reyer]

but also, how do i find out what my password and username is?

[slytherock]

I'm assuming that both computers are running under XP.
Simply run the small network agent (control panel/Network connections/Network setup wizard) on both computers and activate the files sharing. You only need a cross cable. Et Voila...

[DaJe]

Yeah, I transfer files between two computers without FTP. I just have them networked is all.

[SgtM]

I'm assuming that both computers are running under XP.
Simply run the small network agent (control panel/Network connections/Network setup wizard) on both computers and activate the files sharing. You only need a cross cable. Et Voila...


Yeha, I transfer files between two computers without FTP. I just have them networked is all.

Exactly what I would do. Just enable file sharing on the folder that you need to grab the files from. Browse your network, and you're done. Do you NEED the FTP for something else?

[klingelton]

i hve FTPed to my xbox before and i didnt need a server.

i trust you're using a mod chip, in which case the xbox would have a preinstalled ftp server allowing you to connect to it. if you notice, you can't do it the other way round (unless you share those files on a windows machine and connect to it using an xbox that will view said shares)

[tybrenis]

Yep. Just like everyone else said, transfering files between networked computers is simple. I just misunderstood you when you said FTP...

[Reyer]

arite, im going to try it in a bit