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Here's what I've got and what I'm wanting to do...I'm looking for helpful hints or the best way to acheive what I need.
I have 3 computers...
1. My wife's desktop Windows XP Profesional PC - it's hard drive is FULL and needs to get pictures and STUFF off of it.
2. I have my work laptop - also on Windows XP Professional
3. An old Gateway Laptop that I used until the backlight on the LCD display went out. The computer works fine with an external display.
It occured to me the other day that I should make a "file server" out of it. I don't know if this is the correct terminology or not but basically hook it up to the router and use it as a network file drive and empty my wife's computer.
So, I am going to wipe out the old laptop - wondering if there is any specific recomendations on how to do this...obviously I can keep xp on there and do this but I'm looking for best way if anyone has a suggestion...I'm all ears.
Thanks,
Brandon
I have 3 computers...
1. My wife's desktop Windows XP Profesional PC - it's hard drive is FULL and needs to get pictures and STUFF off of it.
2. I have my work laptop - also on Windows XP Professional
3. An old Gateway Laptop that I used until the backlight on the LCD display went out. The computer works fine with an external display.
It occured to me the other day that I should make a "file server" out of it. I don't know if this is the correct terminology or not but basically hook it up to the router and use it as a network file drive and empty my wife's computer.
So, I am going to wipe out the old laptop - wondering if there is any specific recomendations on how to do this...obviously I can keep xp on there and do this but I'm looking for best way if anyone has a suggestion...I'm all ears.
Thanks,
Brandon