Sharing files on W10 PC to a W11 PC

[Sargan]

2 PCs old (W10) and a new PC (W11) both same BT/EE Wifi Access point router and both have working connections from this to Internet, so each PC connectivity is working.
I wish to copy across my stored files to the new PC. … i.e access to drag & drop files

I enabled file sharing on W10 PC
Went to file explorer ..
[COLOR=rgb(41, 105, 176)] Selected my E:
Right click > give access to > advanced sharing
share this folder’ is ticked
Selected the E:\ and in permission selected everyone
Saved

[ATTACH alt=“Sharing.webp”]14445[/ATTACH]
(pic of shared folder )

I went to W11 Pc (new)
Tried to add W10 PC using
[COLOR=rgb(41, 105, 176)]This PC > right click “Add a network location”
Choose a custom network location>
"Network address > \Rick-pc\e:\

I get error “The folder your entered is not a valid location”
same error if I use[COLOR=rgb(41, 105, 176)] \Rick-pc\e

What do I need to set on W11 PC to be able to get to files on W10 PC ?[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR]

[veeg]

Hello

Let me get you some help.

@Bastet

[Bastet]

It’s not something I’ve used as I just restore my files to a new pc via a Macrium image or just connected the old drive via a usb caddy.

[Malnutrition]

Have a look at the Ethernet cable file sharing option.

https://www.wikihow.com/Connect-Two-Computers-Together-with-an-Ethernet-Cable

[Bruce]

Honestly, while what you are after is certainly doable, it can be fiddly to setup, and also require maintenance down the track as the connection gets broken and needs re-establishing, for what-ever reason.

These days thanks to cloud storage, I would setup a OneDrive or Dropbox (or similar) account if you need to do this regularly, or use a USB stick if it’s not going to be too regular.

It comes down to how much stress are you happy to deal with.

[Bruce]

@Sargan - any progress?

[Bruce]

No response.
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