How To Access a Computer On The Same Network?
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1. Ensure that both computers are connected to the same network.
2. Make sure that both computers are switched on and connected to the network.
3. On the computer that you want to access, enable file and printer sharing.
4. On the computer that you want to access, open the Network and Sharing Center.
5. On the Network and Sharing Center, click on the “Change Advanced Sharing Settings”.
6. Enable network discovery, file and printer sharing, and public folder sharing.
7. On the computer that you want to access, click on the Start button and type “\\Computername” (replace “Computername” with the name of the computer that you want to access).
8. You will now be able to access the shared files and folders on the other computer.