Running files from network

[n0t]

I'm new to windows mobile, but been using my P3600 for 2 weeks and the thing that is anoying is not being able to run files directly from a network path. (the lack of a task manager was more anoying but it's solved).
I want to be able to browse fotos on a network path, or run a cab file on a network without having to copy files to device or storage card.
Do I need a 3rd party software? Can I map a location to a drive?

[lts]

Pretty sure that a 3rd party app. is necessary; at least I've never seen a way to do what you want without a such.

Resco Explorer is an example of such an app. It has the functionality to allocate and access a shared drive on e.g. a PC: http://www.resco.net/

There are probably other apps. that can do the same, but I have only used Resco myself.

[J273]

I've tried Resco but could never get it to find my computer....Is there anyway of setting a workgroup name within resco?

Thanks

[lts]

I've tried Resco but could never get it to find my computer....Is there anyway of setting a workgroup name within resco?

Thanks

Just to be sure what you mean:

When you say that Resco can't find your computer, does this mean that the computer is not shown under 'My Network'?

I can't actually see my computer under 'My Network', but when I use the 'Map Drive...' option, then it shows up under 'Computers Near Me', and in the window under the 'Map Drive...' there is also the possibility to enter the network path for the shared drive, i.e. like \\MYPC\drive, and then press the 'Share' button after which I'm promted for the user and password to use for logging on to the PC.

I have never had to use a Workgroup name to make it work.

[J273]

Yea it doesant show in the box but when i type in where its located

\\MAIN\Shared

It comes up with cannot map network path.

Ive got it fine uisng my laptop to my main pc using the above (\\MAIN\Shared)

Just cant seem to get it to map the drive within resco...I thought it would of had something to do with the workgroup.

Thanks anyways

ill keep trying see if i can get it to work.

[lts]

Just a thought:

Are you sure that the phone and the PC are in the same IP subnet?

[J273]

Ahhhh....How would i find this out......is it something along the lines of 255.255

I've set it to auto detect within resco......i suspect this may be the problem


Thanks

[lts]

You can find the IP address of the phone in Start->Settings->Connections->Wireless LAN under the Advanced tab.

If you compare it to the IP address of the PC, then the first 3 parts of the addresses should be the same for them to be in the same subnet.

[J273]

Ahh got it to work now that was the problem ...thanks alot Its much appreciated

[anonimo]

Can I map a location to a drive?

http://marcusvorwaller.com/blog/archives/2004/06/02/the-best-pocket-pc-freeware/

Look for NetUse in the list.

"It allows you to freely browse your local network on your Pocket PC. Basically it does the same thing Resco viewer does, but for free."

[J273]

With resco is it possible to play audio files from a network with WMP?

[lts]

Not that I have spend a lot of time trying, but I haven't been able to play an audio file from a network drive with WMP.

It seems to me that WMP can't actually access such a drive, but as mentioned, I haven't spend much time with WMP since I'm using TCPMP, and with this it certainly is possible to play a file on a network drive.

[n0t]

I'm using netuse, and it's just what I needed and I recommend it to everybody that doesn't need all the features resco has, because it's a free solution.
Anyway WMP or builtin photo viewer can't access files on network. I need to use another video player and picture viewer.

[jeroentje25012]

Netuse doesn't work for me, it sees my MSHOME network but i can acces a path.

gr jeroen

[n0t]

You just add the adress of shared folders on your network (as you would in a desktop computer) and those folders apear as local subfolders on a network folder on the device.
- On options "show the network folder" should be enable and you can type in your default domain (should work without it).
- If you're not able to access folders anyway it's probably a network problem ( firewall, etc.)

[anonimo]

Netuse doesn't work for me, it sees my MSHOME network but i can acces a path.

gr jeroen

Most probably the windows firewall....