Share folders between three PCs over WIFI network?

Question

What is the process of sharing folders and files to other computers using the WIFI network (D-Link router)?

Can you point me to a good tutorial on how to do this?

I'm in my computer (desktop), and I want to share my files and folders to 2 laptops.

Answer 1

You want to set up a Homegroup if the operating systems on all the computers are Windows 7.

Description:

What is HomeGroup? - HomeGroup is an easy way to share documents, music, pictures, videos, and printers between networked computers at home or in a small business—without a server.

Windows 7 HomeGroup: Frequently Asked Questions.

Some other methods:

• Sharing Files with the Public Folder
• Enable file and printer sharing
• Consider using Sync Toy to sync folders.
• Or Dropbox / Windows Live Skydrive for over the internet sharing.

Answer 2

Consider installing Windows Live Mesh. This does not require a server machine to be always online, and allows retrieving your files remotely.

Answer 3

Go to Run type in services.msc
Start the server process
Now right click on the folder you wish to share and go to properties , you should find a tab for sharing .
Enable it .
This folder should now be visible on other machines