Syncing files with Microsoft requires you to connect two computers and set up an ad hoc network. You can set up a wireless ad hoc network in just a few easy steps. Ad hoc networks provide you with a simple, wireless, computer-to-computer network. This network is specifically designed to provide a temporary connection to your transfer files. Once you have set up your ad hoc network, you can synchronize the Microsoft files through briefcases. Windows Briefcases synchronizing feature will allow you to modify the files on one computer and apply the same modifications on another.
Instructions
1. Connect the two computers that will be used for synchronizing files through an ad hoc network. Click on the "Start" button on your desktop and type "Network and Sharing Center" on the search box. Press "Enter" as soon as the option has loaded.
2. Click on the "Set up a new connection or network" option and click on "Set up a wireless ad hoc network" for computer-to-computer. Click on "Next."
3. Follow the instructions to begin setting up the wireless ad hoc network. You will be instructed on how you can connect your other PC to the ad hoc network during the setup. Click on the "Finish" button once your network has been created.
4. Click on the "Start" button on your desktop and type "Network and Sharing." Click on "Turn on file sharing" if it is currently set to "Off." Click on "Apply" to save your settings and repeat the process on the other computer for you to start transferring files through your ad hoc network.
5. Create a briefcase on your secondary computer by right-clicking on an empty space in your desktop. Select New and click on "Briefcase" to open a new briefcase.
6. Drag the files for syncing to your new briefcase.
7. Update all files by clicking on the briefcase to access them. Go to your "Task Pane" and look for "Briefcase Tasks" to select "Update All." Update certain files only by clicking on the specific items you want to update. Go to "Task Pane" and "Briefcase Tasks," and finally click on "Update the selected items."
8. Wait for the "Update Briefcase" dialog box to open with a list of your files that needs updating. Click on "Update" to sync the files.
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