USB hard drive, Multiple computers.?

What is an easy (cheap would be nice too) way to access a USB external hard drive from 2 computers?

USB hard drive, Multiple computers.?stinger

Are you wanting to access the hard drive from two computers at the same time? If that's the case, you need to set up a network with file sharing so you can browse the drive from any computer. To do this you will need a router or hub so you can network the two computers - if you get a router, this will also allow you to share your internet connection between multiple computers.

If you just want to use the drive on several computers it's a simple as unplugging it from one and plugging it into the other.

If you already have two computers connected to a router, you want to set up file sharing. This sight might help. You can also go to any major book store and pickup something like "Networking for Dummies". http://www.wellesley.edu/Computing/FileS...

USB hard drive, Multiple computers.?virus scanner

k wait what%26gt;?
get a multiple port usb adapter. i have my external burner, hard drive, printer, and other devices plugged into it. it was only $10. then i have one long usb cord coming from the usb port adapter that i can plug into any pc
Have your USB drive hooked up to your main computer. and form a network between the computers you want to transfer the files. and then just map the drive via the network to the computer and it will be like you have the drive plugged into both.