How to connect two computers with a USB cable to transfer files

In the following guide we will discuss how to connect two computers with a USB cable to transfer files, as well as the actions you need to consider when transferring files between two computers.

How to connect two computers with a USB cable to transfer files

To exchange files between two computers using a USB cable, you need to have a “USB Bridge Cable”. A USB bridge cable is just a cable with two male ports that connect to a computer. It is important to remember that it is possible to transfer files from PC to Android without a USB cable. So the procedure differs with regards to the use of the accessory.

A USB bridge cable is specifically designed for file transfer. In fact, a conventional cable will not work for this task. Occasionally, the jumper cable has a special driver for the file sharing.

1. The first thing to do is to install the drivers provided by the manufacturer of the USB bridge cable. You need to perform this step on both computers.
2. After you have successfully installed the drivers, connect each end of the USB bridge cable to each computer. A new hardware notification should appear on the screen.
3. The drivers present in the USB bridge cables also have a program for transferring files. Run this program and start using it to transfer documents between both computers.

With the above process you can transfer files with a USB bridge cable. In any case, this technology has remained in the past and there are other methods more efficient and convenient, such as transfer via Ethernet cable. However, you can have the option of connecting two PCs to an external hard drive with two USB outputs.

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Connect two computers with an Ethernet cable to pass files

File transfer is a feature found on Windows computers. In fact it is also possible to transfer files between Windows and Mac via Ethernet cable. In this regard, there is no need to install any additional drivers. Only one is needed to perform this process Ethernet cable.

An Ethernet cable is the most efficient and recommended resource for the file transfer between two computers. Therefore, read the steps that we explain below.

1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to each of the computers on which you want to exchange files.
2. THE internet connection icon will be displayed in yellow. Don't worry because the system will have to correctly configure the connection for file sharing.
3. On the computer where the files you want to share are located, go to the folder where these documents are located. Once there, click "Property".
4. In the folder properties, press "Share". 
5. The file sharing settings window will appear. At the top you have to select this option in "Read and write".
6. A window titled “Network Discovery and File Sharing” may appear. Here you have to select the option "Yes, allow network discovery and file sharing for all public networks". Once the process is finished, click "Done".
7. Find the properties again. Go to the "Security" tab and locate the "Everyone" group. Verify that all options are in "Allow". Otherwise, click "Edit" and apply the settings.
8. Press the "OK" button to save the settings correctly.

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Copy the files to the new computer

1. On the computer you want to copy the files to, locate the "Net". You will find this space on the left of the screen when navigating with the explorer.
2. Within the network, press " sourcecomputer ”. Team credentials may be required. Enter your username and password. Next, click on the option "Accept".
3. After the above, the folder you shared earlier will appear and you will be able to successfully copy the files.