I have a backup computer next to my main on a kvm switch. I want to be able to transfer files from my main computer to it and treat the backup as an external hard-drive as a sort.
The backup has disabled internet access& I intend to keep it that way (running XP). All I have going on is a cat5 cable (there is a name for it I cant remember) between the 2 computers.... yet, I still don't see any communication between the computers. Enabling shared folders doesn't seem to work, which doesnt matter cause I cant see one computer from another; its as if they aren't connected.
What I want to avoid: transfers of data using usb, dvd, or anything other than drag & drop basically. Im not so much talking about cloning an entire drive, I just want the flexibility of copying say "my documents" folder, and dragging it over to be stored in case the original gets screwed up.
If anyone knows a solution or a better way to transfer files to the backup, let me know, this isnt my field of expertise. THANKS GUYS!!!
The backup has disabled internet access& I intend to keep it that way (running XP). All I have going on is a cat5 cable (there is a name for it I cant remember) between the 2 computers.... yet, I still don't see any communication between the computers. Enabling shared folders doesn't seem to work, which doesnt matter cause I cant see one computer from another; its as if they aren't connected.
What I want to avoid: transfers of data using usb, dvd, or anything other than drag & drop basically. Im not so much talking about cloning an entire drive, I just want the flexibility of copying say "my documents" folder, and dragging it over to be stored in case the original gets screwed up.
If anyone knows a solution or a better way to transfer files to the backup, let me know, this isnt my field of expertise. THANKS GUYS!!!