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how to backup to windows laptop?!?!?

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ki2594

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Apr 12, 2008
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So i have my vaio laptop which i dont really use anymore and want to use it for storage/backup via the network. My problem is that it shows up in the finder as a computer on my network but it can't connect to it.? Can someone please tell me how i connect to it over the network so i can backup to it and such??
Thanks
 
What do you mean back up? You can't use it for Time Machine if that's what you're asking; you can drag and drop files...
 
well not time machine but i guess draggin and droppin folders to save in case anything happens. I don't neccessaraly need time machine
 
You simply make a folder and right click it to properties from their you should be able to find the correct tab and option.

Please note though it is not recommendable to host anything on a client Operating system like what came with that Viao especially not windows.
 
if its the same in vista and xp then ill do it soooo...... well basically its called my shared documents and it has a hand out on the folder u can do it in my computer or documents i suck at vista and well u get the point
 
MacHappytjg said:
uhm ill try ill set up a pc and ill get the steps ill resopond in a few mins
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thanks mann big help. The reason is i just wanna save my music, important pics, etc. somewhere else in case sumthing happens and i dont have an external hd...just this little 5 year old ultra portable
 
ki2594 said:
thanks mann big help. The reason is i just wanna save my music, important pics, etc. somewhere else in case sumthing happens and i dont have an external hd...just this little 5 year old ultra portable
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I would have to say that a five year old Vaio (with a five year old HDD in it) is only marginally better than no backup at all, given the age, likelihood of failure, and the very un-straightforward way of connecting to a share--of limited size--to save some files. While not particularly difficult, it still requires having a separate machine & OS booted, connected to the network, attaching to the share on the Mac, and then finally moving the files. Definitely not a good everyday solution for backups.

If there is ANY way you can scrape up the $$ to get an inexpensive external (the WD's are stupid cheap--as little as $139 for a 320GB drive) that will be dedicated and "just plug it in and use it" simple is by far your best bet.

While the Vaio may work for a short time, I'd suggest start saving up for a dedicated drive soonest.
 
JohnNotBeatle said:
I would have to say that a five year old Vaio (with a five year old HDD in it) is only marginally better than no backup at all, given the age, likelihood of failure, and the very un-straightforward way of connecting to a share--of limited size--to save some files. While not particularly difficult, it still requires having a separate machine & OS booted, connected to the network, attaching to the share on the Mac, and then finally moving the files. Definitely not a good everyday solution for backups.

If there is ANY way you can scrape up the $$ to get an inexpensive external (the WD's are stupid cheap--as little as $139 for a 320GB drive) that will be dedicated and "just plug it in and use it" simple is by far your best bet.

While the Vaio may work for a short time, I'd suggest start saving up for a dedicated drive soonest.
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i would say that to if i weren't using this vaio. Surprising this is realllly stable and no signs here of failure really. I know what you mean. But all i need is music, photos, and doc's moved over there
 
i forget how but look around in my documents and u should find a shared documents thing u can make and u like call it ms home it might be in network prefs
 
ok so i made a new folder within my docs called mac stuff and then made it shared over my network...i just don't understand how i connect to my vaio over the network. Everytime i click on my laptop in my finder under shared...it says connection failed...?
 
ki2594 said:
ok so i made a new folder within my docs called mac stuff and then made it shared over my network...i just don't understand how i connect to my vaio over the network. Everytime i click on my laptop in my finder under shared...it says connection failed...?
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hmm
are u running leopard right
did u put a password?
and the vaio is on right connected to the internet
 
yeah im running leopard. And yea i put in my leopard user name and password.?
And its connected to the same access point and is on.
I'm going to try it again here and see if it works...check baack in a few! (thanks so far for the help though)
 
ki2594 said:
yeah im running leopard. And yea i put in my leopard user name and password.?
And its connected to the same access point and is on.
I'm going to try it again here and see if it works...check baack in a few! (thanks so far for the help though)
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does the shared folder have a hand infront of the folder as one ? and did u set it up in network something im not completely sure
 
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