Make USB Drive available for backup to other PC on home network


  1. jcaswell
    Posts : 65
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
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    Make USB Drive available for backup to other PC on home network


    I have an external USB drive attached to my PC, and would like to use it to back up my partners PC. We share a home network (both linked to Broadband Router). I am sure that it should be possible, but I have tried Homegroup (doesn't seem to do what I want) and I have created a folde on that drive and tried to make it shared with Everyone - that also seems not to work as I am asked for a user name and password when using the Network link in File Manager.

    I feels that this should be easy, but I cannot seem to find out how to do it.

    Any suggestions, anyone?
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  3. MeOnMine
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 OEM
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    Hello,
    If your modem/router supports a usb connection then you maybe able to share storage from there.
    What is it's model and make.
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  4. jcaswell
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    MeOnMine - thanks for the idea, but it is a Belkin N Wireless modem router with no USB ports, so I do not think that that will work
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  6. 2xg
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    Win7 & Win8 64bit
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    Hi jcaswell,

    In addition, did you setup a network share of the actual USB drive (not the folder(s) stored) and then grant a full permission to everyone?

    You may also follow one of Brink's Tutorial.
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