Transfer files between Ubuntu 15.04 and Windows 7 via Ethernet

Question

I'm trying to get my backup files in a shared folder in my Win7 desktop back to my laptop running Lubuntu 15.04.

The two pc's are connected directly via Ethernet, now I need to access the shared folder but I can't figure out how. I've read a dozen tutorials but no one works. Thanks for any help!

EDIT: This is the window that opens after clicking on Go > Connect to server: ...I need 10 rep to post it here, please see https://i.stack.imgur.com/cqNTv.jpg

Following these instructions I was able to access the shared folder over wi-fi, but I need the Ethernet's speed to transfer the bulk of the backup. Running the same sudo mount.cifs //WINDOWS-PC/... command over the Ethernet I get mount error: could not resolve address for WINDOWS-PC: Unknown error. Changing WINDOWS-PC with the IP adress I get asked for the shared folder password and then it says mount error(101): Network is unreachable. — Arch Stanton, Aug 11 '15 at 10:11

score 2 · Answer 1 · edited Aug 08 '17 at 19:30

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Try NitroShare ! Which will support Ubuntu as well as Windows

To Install:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:george-edison55/nitroshare-dev
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install nitroshare

For details click here

edited Aug 08 '17 at 19:30

Fabby

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answered Aug 11 '15 at 10:14

Madhusudhanan

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I'd prefer to use a more native way, but if nothing else works I'll give it a shot. Thanks :-) – Arch Stanton Aug 11 '15 at 10:32
@ArchStanton: and if it works, don't forget to click the grey ☑ at the left of this text, which means Yes, this answer is valid! ;-) – Fabby Aug 13 '15 at 01:39

score 2 · Accepted Answer · edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:24

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First you have to configure IP address for both Ubuntu and Windows 7. (http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/19249/how-to-assign-a-static-ip-address-in-xp-vista-or-windows-7/). Also change Ubuntu IP address (How to set static IP address?)

Windows 7 IP Configurations

IP Address : 192.168.2.2
Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0
Default gateway : 192.168.2.1

Ubuntu IP Configurations

IP Address : 192.168.2.3
Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0
Default gateway : 192.168.2.1

You can use some other IP addresses. For example I used above ones. Then share the folder from Windows (http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/share-files-with-someone#1TC=windows-7)

Then go to Nautilus in Ubuntu. Click on Connect to Server on left pane. Type smb://192.168.2.2. Click connect. Then enter username and password. All the shares will appear. Copy and paste them on your Ubuntu computer using Nautilus. If you are using Dolphin please refere - http://doc.opensuse.org/documentation/html/openSUSE_113/opensuse-kdeuser/cha.network.html#sec.network.ad.data

Click on add network folder.

Select Microsoft Windows Network drive.

Provide windows computer ip. Click Save & Connect

Provide the password for windows computer. (with domain name) If you dont have domain name just provide normal username and password. If it doesn't work try WORKGROUP\<username>

If you are using PacMANFM, in address bar type smb://192.168.1.2/

edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:24

Community

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answered Aug 11 '15 at 10:18

dedunu

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I'm on Lubuntu so I'm using PCManFM. I went to Go > Connect to server. Now it asks for type, host, port, path and login. What do I need to do? Sorry, I'm a complete newbie to Linux. – Arch Stanton Aug 11 '15 at 10:38
can you post a screenshot? – dedunu Aug 11 '15 at 11:11
I'm sorry my fault. I thought you have nautilus. http://doc.opensuse.org/documentation/html/openSUSE_113/opensuse-kdeuser/cha.network.html#sec.network.ad.data might help you – dedunu Aug 11 '15 at 11:18
I've added a link to the screenshot in the question. – Arch Stanton Aug 12 '15 at 07:36
I updated answer for dolpin – dedunu Aug 12 '15 at 08:08
@ArchStanton What are the types avalaible in go to server dialog box. Can you use dolphin? Are you familiar with network setup? – dedunu Aug 12 '15 at 08:10
The choice is between FTP, SSH and WebDAV. I know something about networks but I'm not really familiar.. – Arch Stanton Aug 12 '15 at 11:36
Let us continue this discussion in chat. – dedunu Aug 12 '15 at 13:53
http://askubuntu.com/questions/249678/how-to-access-samba-shares-in-lubuntu-12-10 – dedunu Aug 12 '15 at 13:54

Transfer files between Ubuntu 15.04 and Windows 7 via Ethernet

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