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Although the two machines have different operating systems, you can still connect a Windows PC and Mac to each other and share files. You don’t need any expensive equipment. All you need is an Ethernet cable.
Steps
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Open a window on your PC. -
Go to Homegroup. On the directory panel at the left side of the window, click on “Homegroup.” -
Click on “Create a Homegroup” button. -
Check all the type of files you want to share (documents, images, etc. ) and click on “Next.” -
Remember the password. On the following page, you’ll be given a password. Take note of the password. You’ll be using that later once you try to connect your Mac to your PC. -
Click on “Finish” once you’re done.
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Click on “Go” on the menu bar at the upper left of the desktop. -
Select “Connect to Server. ” -
Type in your PC’s network address on the Server Address field. Use the following format:- smb://username@computername/sharename – i.e.: smb://johnny@mypc/users.
- If the above format won’t work, you can use the Windows PC’s IP address: smb://IPaddress/sharename.
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Click on the Plus (+) button to add it to the server list. -
Click on the Server Address you’ve just added, and click on “Connect. ” -
Type in the password that you got from the Windows PC. Click on “Connect.” -
Open your Mac’s Finder. The Windows PC’s name should now appear on the left panel under the Shared section.
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- To get your Windows PC’s name, right-click on the My Computer icon on your desktop and select “Properties.”Thanks
- You can’t create a Homegroup if you’re connected to the Internet.Thanks
- If your Mac doesn’t have an Ethernet port, you can use a USB-to-Ethernet cable and connect it to a Windows PC using the same method.Thanks
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