How do I fileshare between two computers wirelessly?

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Is there a way for me to transfer files between two computers via a network?

Here is the general set up of how the network is set up.
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You have to enable file sharing..R-click on the folder in question open properties, go under sharing click on share files on network.
Using the computer you want to move the files to, find the other computer (Network places), go to the shared folder..either copy or drag and drop the wanted files to the computer and wala files shared.
 
Find folder to share. Right click->Properties->Sharing, select "share this folder" and give it a name, and note the name. Then go to Start->Run, enter "cmd", and in the command window that opens enter "ipconfig /all". Look for the hostname entry and make a note of it.

Now go to comp #2, open an explorer window and go to Tools->Map Network Drive. Select the drive letter you want, and in the folder box enter "\\hostname\foldername" using the info you noted earlier.
 
As a sidenote, if the two laptops have wireless capability you don't even need a router - they can connect directly; knows as an "ad-hoc" network. This is acheived by one of them creating a wireless network, and the other simply connecting to it.
 
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