how do I share info from another home computer


  1. docmac
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    how do I share info from another home computer


    I have two computers both windows 7, one has a program on it that I would like to be able to see and work on in the other computer if poss. what is the easiest way to do this thank you
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  3. Jonathan_King
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    Hello Doc, Welcome!

    You can use a homegroup: Homegroup - Create

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  4. docmac
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    Thank you Mr. King
    I have the Homegroup set up I can see the program but I am unable to actually open it, and run the program
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  6. zigzag3143
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    docmac said:
    Thank you Mr. King
    I have the Homegroup set up I can see the program but I am unable to actually open it, and run the program

    DM

    Hi

    what happens when you try to open the folder containing it? If it is installed on one machine and you want to RUN it from the other you are going to need either remote desktop or team view. I fyou juct want to share the data you wont.


    Which do you want to do




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