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So i set my computer up for sharing on the drive, but it didnt automatically apply it to subfolders so i set it for everything down into my WoW directory so it is D:/proggy files/WoW/(subfolders) all shared, and then when i try to access it on the laptop it finds my computer but when i try to expand the list it just shows nothing.
Any ideas?
You're trying to run WoW on your laptop, but the WoW folder is on a different computer?
Do not do this, if it even loads / runs its going to be amazingly lagtastic.
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Do not do this, if it even loads / runs its going to be amazingly lagtastic.
Trying to load every file WoW needs (see: multiple gigs) over a home network is asking for pain.
I suppose that if masochism is your thing, it'll be fine.
I've actually done this without a noticable amount of problem... loads slow, zones slow...
Of course I have the whole house wired with gigabit... your average home network is going to be 10x slower. (Literally 100mb) if not worse (Wireless @ 54mb or 11mb).
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rofl, what was the problem where running WoW over (even gigabit) was the answer?
here's a thought, slightly painfull and maybe over complicated, but could you symbolically link the wtf folders over the network?
This way with 5 computers, you could log your characters in on any system and always have the correct UI settings?
It's one thing the really frustrates me as I log any of my characters on my center screen when I am solo boxing but it always takes a bit to get them set up again if I make changes on their "home" computer.
So instead of running the entire WoW off the network, you are only running the addons and the WTF folders.
hmm, I might have to investigate this.
This would not only work, but is a pretty good idea. Give it a try.Quote:
So instead of running the entire WoW off the network, you are only running the addons and the WTF folders.
hmm, I might have to investigate this.
well, I started digging into this, it appears as though I have hit a snag. Everything I am reading says that junctions can not be used beyong local drives and symlinks only function over networked rives for windows vista.
So, I have a problem, since I am running Windows XP system, if I want to (and I really really do) test and use this set up, I will need to find a new operating system. :/