Access Files On Pc From Mac

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Accessing files on Windows computers relies on the Samba component (a part of the UNIX foundation of Mac OS X). To access the shared folder on a Mac computer, open Finder and on the menu bar on the top, click on Go Connect to Server. Press CMD+K on the keyboard. Enter the hostname we note down earlier while sharing the folder on the Windows. Type 'smb://WINDOWS-HOSTNAME' and press enter. If you use both a Mac and a Windows PC in your home, you might sometimes want to share files between them. Whether its photos, music, or documents, it's actually fairly easy to set up file sharing between macOS and Windows so long as the two machines are on the same network. To use HFS Explorer, connect your Mac-formatted drive to your PC and go to File Load File System From Device. The software will automatically locate and load the connected drive for you. You'll then begin seeing the contents of the HFS+ drive in a new graphical window. To copy any folders of file, select them and click the Extract button. File sharing between a Windows 10 PC and a Mac (running Mac OS X or macOS) is more complex than you'd imagine. Here we show you how to share files between two networked computers - a Mac and a.

© anyaberkut/Getty Images You can access Microsoft OneDrive storage even if you're a Mac user. anyaberkut/Getty Images
  • You can sync OneDrive to your Mac computer, making files easily accessible through Microsoft's cloud storage.
  • The OneDrive app for Mac is available in the Apple App Store.
  • Once downloaded, you can begin syncing files to OneDrive on your Mac, for access anywhere.
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OneDrive, a cloud-hosting feature furnished by Microsoft, is also accessible to Apple'sMac users.

If you're running an Apple device with macOS 10.12 or later, you can install the OneDrive app for Mac. Downloading the app copies OneDrive onto your Mac, which you can open via a newly created OneDrive folder.

Crucially, the OneDrive folder stays synced — no matter which device you use to make modifications to files — allowing your Mac to always have up-to-date access to your OneDrive files.

How to sync OneDrive to a Mac

1. Open the App Store and search for 'OneDrive.' Tap 'Get,' and then 'Install.' If asked, sign in to your Apple ID. Open the app when it's downloaded.

© Emma Witman/Business Insider Install the OneDrive app from the Apple App Store. Emma Witman/Business Insider

2. You'll be prompted to set up your OneDrive. Enter the email associated with your Microsoft account, click 'Sign In,' and enter your password.

© Emma Witman/Business Insider Enter your email to sign into your Microsoft account, or create an account. Emma Witman/Business Insider

3. You'll be given information about your OneDrive folder on the next screen. Be sure to note its location.

© Emma Witman/Business Insider On this screen, you can change the default location for the OneDrive folder on your Mac if you like. Emma Witman/Business Insider

Syncing will be automatic. Anywhere you sign into OneDrive, whether from another device or from its online portal, you will be able to see any files you added to the OneDrive folder from your Mac.

© Emma Witman/Business Insider You can see all your files from any device, including the OneDrive online portal. Emma Witman/Business Insider

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If you have both Mac and PC at home or Office and I am sure you want to either access Mac files from PC or access PC files from Mac. In this guide, you will see how to share Mac files for Windows using Mac OS X Snow leopard and Windows 7. This process is simple and straightforward, but first, you need to set up your Mac to share files/folder with windows by enabling file sharing option.

This guide is created using Mac OS X Snow leopard and Windows 7. See also File sharing Mac OS X Lion and Windows 7

Access Files On Mac From Pc

Step-1

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Make sure both computers Mac and PC are connected to the same network Either Wireless or Cable.

Step-2

Right-click on the desktop and create a 'New Folder,' put your all stuff in it that you want to share with Windows 7 (Instead of desktop you can create this folder some other place as you wish).

Step-3

Click on 'System Preferences…' option under 'Apple' menu.

Step-4

Click on 'Sharing' icon under 'Internet & Wireless' section.

Step-5

Enable file sharing on Mac:

  • Note down the IP address of your Mac computer.
  • Check the 'File Sharing' checkbox on the left side.
  • Click on '+' sign to add a shared folder that we have created in step-2.

Select folder form 'Desktop' and hit 'Add' button.

Step-6

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Add a new user:

  • The shared folder is added, now Hit the '+' sign to add a user as shown below. You will use this user to log in from Windows while accessing Mac.

Hit the 'New Person' button.

Enter User Name and Password and hit 'Create Account' button.

Select User Name that you have added and hit 'Select' button.

Step-7

Final Step on Mac:

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  • You can see the Windows user is listed under 'User' section (You can manage user rights by clicking on 'Arrows' in front of username).
  • Now do the final step on Mac, Click the 'Options' button.

Sharing options

  • Make sure the following check boxes are checked 'Share files and folders using AFP' and 'Share files and folders using SMB (Windows).'
  • Also, check the Windows username checkbox that you have added in step-6 this will prompt to enter the password,

Enter the user's password that you entered while creating a new user in step-6 and hit 'OK' and then 'Done' button.

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Now Windows Part:

In Windows 7 Press Windows + R keys from keyboard to open Run Window, and type the Mac computer IP address as shown below. You have noted Mac IP address in step-5.

You will see a login Window, Enter the User Name and Password that we have created in Step-6.

Finally, you can see the folder in Windows 7 that you have shared on Mac.

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