Best way to transfer files from one pc to another using ethernet cable?

NFS (Network File System) is the best tool for transferring files between two Windows PCs over an Ethernet cable is a viable option, especially if you're looking for a free, fast method. Although NFS is more commonly associated with Unix/Linux systems, Windows can also support NFS with the right configuration. Here's a simplified overview of how to transfer files from one PC to another using ethernet cable:

Step 1: Enable NFS Client on Windows

1. Open Windows Features: Press Windows + R, type optionalfeatures, and press Enter.

2. Find and enable: Check Services for NFS. Click OK, wait for installation, then restart your PC if prompted.

Step 2: Set Up NFS Share on the Host PC

Note: Windows natively supports NFS Server only in Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education editions. If you're using Windows 10 Home, you'd need third-party software.

1. Create a folder you want to share.

2. Share the folder:

  Right-click the folder, choose Properties.

  Go to the Sharing tab, click Share.

  Add Everyone or specific user, set permissions, then click Share.

3. Configure NFS sharing:

  Open Services for NFS (from Windows Features).

  Use NFS Sharing options (via command line or registry) to specify share permissions.

Note: To transfer files from one PC to another using ethernet cable. Windows' built-in NFS Server/Client configuration can be complex. Alternatively, for a straightforward approach, you might prefer using Samba (SMB), which is more user-friendly on Windows.

Step 3: Mount the NFS Share on the Client PC

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator.

2. Create a mount point:

mkdir Z:

3. Mount the NFS share:

mount -o anon \\<Host_IP>\SharedFolder Z:

  Replace <Host_IP> with the IP address of the PC hosting the share.

  Alternatively, if using NFS-specific commands, you can mount the share accordingly.

4. Access the Files: Once mounted, you can access the shared folder as drive Z: and copy files as needed.