File access in wireless work connectivity

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skyfire

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#2517 15-Oct-2004 22:12

Does anyone familiar how to access file from file explorer of a PocketPC on laptop. I remember some part of it, it goes like "file\\.//" aaaarg!!
please help.
thanks!

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#9377 15-Oct-2004 23:42

I take you want access a network folder shared from your desktop on your Pocket PC's file explorer?

skyfire

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#9378 16-Oct-2004 00:01

yes you're correct. how should i access some shared folder from a laptop to my pocketpc.
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Sooner Al

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#9384 16-Oct-2004 12:18

Open File Explorer on the PocketPC and tap the right most small icon at the bottom, ie. the one that looks like a "hand holding a trash can"... Note that you can only copy-in-paste/cut-n-paste files this way...

You need a third party application like Resco Explorer or Netrunner to actually be able to open network shares...

http://www.resco-net.com/explorer.asp
http://www.pcdemano.com/modules.php?name=Sections&op=viewarticle&artid=51

Note that Resco Explorer comes FREE with some PocketPCs including iPAQ 5555 devices...Check the companion CD that came with your device.

This presumes you have shares configured on your desktop(s)...

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#9397 16-Oct-2004 19:23

Also, look for the freeware netuse for Pocket PC. It used to be available from Bizzdev, but it seems that it's now only available on mirrors - you'll have to look on Google for it.

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#9421 17-Oct-2004 03:10

I agree NetUse was a very good alternative if you can find a copy. In fact I used it on my old iPAQ 3835.

skyfire

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#9453 18-Oct-2004 19:44

thanks guys. i'll probably look for that.

Sooner Al

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#9456 19-Oct-2004 00:12

I forgot to mention that Netrunner is also FREE... Resco costs $$$$