Remote Connection: File Transfer on Windows

🔄 File Transfer with SCP in Windows

Windows offers several methods for sharing files over a network. One approach is through SCP (Secure Copy Protocol) using the PuTTY toolset. The PuTTY Secure Copy Client (pscp.exe) works similarly to the SCP command in Linux.

• Using pscp.exe: You can copy files from a Windows computer to a Linux workstation.

  • Example command: Transfer files from your desktop to a specified location on a Linux system.

Once the file is transferred, you can verify it on the destination machine.

📂 Windows Shared Folders

Another convenient file-sharing method on Windows is through Shared Folders. This feature allows you to share files with individuals or groups on the same network, and it can be set up easily:

1. Right-click the folder you want to share.

2. Navigate to "Share with".

3. Choose specific people or groups to grant access.

⚙️ Mapping Shared Folders

Once a folder is shared, it can be accessed from other computers:

• Open This PC and use the Map Network Drive option to directly link the folder.

• From another computer, you can access the shared folder using the Run box:

  \\computer-name\shared-folder-name

💻 Command-Line Sharing with net share

For advanced users, Windows provides the net share command to share folders directly from the command line. This method allows you to:

• Specify permissions for users or groups.

• Grant access using commands, such as:

  net share ShareMe=C:\path /grant:everyone,full

  This command grants full permissions to all users on the network for the folder ShareMe.

You can also list all currently shared folders by executing net share without any arguments:

net share

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📜 Key Takeaways:

• SCP via pscp.exe is a secure method for transferring files between Windows and Linux.

• Shared Folders provide an easy way to share files on the same network.

• The net share command allows for more control over shared folder permissions and can be managed via the command line.

For more detailed documentation on net share and additional features, consult the supplemental reading 📖.