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Help ME !!!!!

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Short answer first: you cannot read files on another PC while that PC is powered off. The storage and the network stack are not available when a machine is shut down. Either the machine must be running (or at least be woken remotely with Wake-on-LAN, if the hardware and BIOS/UEFI support it), or the files must live on an always-on device such as a NAS or cloud sync. (See Wake-on-LAN for how that works: Wake-on-LAN.)

For sharing inside a LAN (answers for , and following ’s request for details):

  • On Windows: set the network profile to Private, enable Network Discovery and File and Printer Sharing, then right-click the folder -> Properties -> Sharing -> Advanced Sharing to share it and set share permissions. Also check the Security (NTFS) tab to give the intended user accounts access. To connect by IP (as asked) enter the UNC path in File Explorer like \\192.168.1.10\ShareName or use Map Network Drive.
  • On Linux: export with Samba and connect with smb:// or mount via CIFS. Samba documentation is a good reference: Samba Documentation.
  • On macOS: enable File Sharing and choose SMB for cross-platform access.

Common troubleshooting and cautions:

  • Firewalls can block SMB (TCP 445 and older NetBIOS ports 137–139). Allow “File and Printer Sharing” on Windows firewall or add rules.
  • If the host is sleeping/hibernating, it may need WOL support configured in BIOS and the NIC.
  • If hosts don’t appear by name, use the IP address directly.
  • Avoid open “Everyone” shares; prefer per-user permissions and strong passwords. For long-term always-on access, use a dedicated NAS or cloud sync rather than leaving a desktop powered 24/7.

For protocol and security background see Microsoft’s SMB overview: .

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Member Avatar for ryan461

Explain your problem please.

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There are three computer in my LAN and if i have to use the file an folder of that PC with out turning it on? Sounds funny but.....i wan to know

Member Avatar for dawnsunshine

i don't think you can get the files without turning it on and i don't really understand what's your proplem

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thanks for tryin

Member Avatar for 47pirates

i don't think you can get the files without turning it on and i don't really understand what's your proplem

Please tell me how to exhchage data between two pc in lan using shared folder or any other way ,the.....turning both pc on

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can any one tell me how to use shared folder to exchange data between two computers in L A N ....and how to set up those thing

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plzzzz
how can access another computer with ip address ,and also use the data in the PC

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