Copying files from XP to Vista in a bach file or command prompt

Question

Hi,

I am trying to setup a batch file to copy files from my XP laptop to my Vista desktop on a workgroup network.

But I am getting a Access denied error. Same in a command prompt.

I can copy the files fine using Windows Explorer.

Any ideas please?

Malcolm

Answer 1

I'm assuming you've setup a share on Vista that you are accessing in XP.

In Vista, make the share accessible to everyone anonymously:

1. Right-click the folder you're sharing, and click Properties.
2. Click the Sharing tab, then Advanced Sharing
3. Click Permissions.
4. Click Add.
5. Under "Enter the object names to select", type "Everyone" (without quotes).
6. Click OK.
7. Select Everyone in the "Group or user names" box.
8. Under "Permissions for Everyone", check the Allow box for Full Control.
9. Click OK three times.

You should probably map that share as a network drive on your XP computer.

That should work.

EDIT: I have tested this with the exact same conditions you described, and it worked.