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Bott, David 20 Reputation points
2026-01-21T21:17:39.6+00:00

What is the best solution for transferring files between computers using a file transfer cable?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
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    2026-01-21T21:17:47.0933333+00:00

    To transfer files between computers using a file transfer cable, you can utilize a USB4 cable, which supports Ethernet over USB4 interdomain protocol. This allows two USB4 PCs to establish a network connection, similar to connecting via an Ethernet cable. Here are the steps to perform a file transfer over a USB4 interdomain connection:

    1. Connect the two PCs together with a USB4 cable.
    2. A new network adapter will appear on the system.
    3. Open the network adapter properties to note the IP address of each system.
    4. Ensure that firewall and network sharing settings allow for file sharing. Turn on Public folder sharing on the PC you want to access.
    5. In Windows Explorer, browse to \<IP address> (e.g., \169.254.76.91).
    6. Sign in using an account on the remote system.
    7. If the user account is an administrator, you can also access admin shares.

    This method is efficient for transferring files directly between two computers without needing an intermediary network setup.

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  2. Craig Long 17,885 Reputation points
    2026-01-22T04:35:24.2266667+00:00

    I like using OneDrive for file transfers, but I also have a KVM switch that switches all peripherals (including an external hard drive for file transfers) from PC#1 to PC#2. But I must remember to eject the external drive before switching to the other computer.

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  3. Rodrigo Queiroz 77,755 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-01-21T21:52:52.1233333+00:00

    Hi, I'm Rodrigo and I will help you.
    If both devices support Gigabit network connection, the RJ45 Ethernet cable is the best and easiest option for file transfer between computers. The direct connection is the best approach, but if they are connected to a gigabit router, it will work well too.

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