Playing network files

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I just ditched my Viewsonic V36 and went with an HP 3115 - great decision!
Now I am faced with a new dillema. I am trying to play music from a shared
mp3 directory on my pc (via wireless). I can see the directory and files
within from my ppc, I just cant seem to get them to open up. Can't add them
to a playlist either. Is there some sort of service I need to be running or
do I need to change my file permissions or whatnot?

Thanks

-dave

 

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You might look on your CD that came with your HP 3115 for a program called
Resco File Explorer this program will enable you to do what you want, play
files on a shared drive. If you don't have Resco there are a two free
program also, that will do this. Note that by adding a shared folder over
Wi-Fi that your device might appear to hang as some program scan the share
folder for any programs they can open.

--
David Hettel
Microsoft MVP Mobile Devices

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"TheOrange" <TheOrange@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:60BB0E0F-2236-4FAA-8A36-32040088ED4D@microsoft.com...
>I just ditched my Viewsonic V36 and went with an HP 3115 - great decision!
> Now I am faced with a new dillema. I am trying to play music from a
> shared
> mp3 directory on my pc (via wireless). I can see the directory and files
> within from my ppc, I just cant seem to get them to open up. Can't add
> them
> to a playlist either. Is there some sort of service I need to be running
> or
> do I need to change my file permissions or whatnot?
>
> Thanks
>
> -dave

 

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That is exactly the answer I was seeking! Thank you. I do have a copy of
Resco File Explorer - was installed on my V36, haven't put it on the HP yet.
You mentioned that the Wi-Fi share could be slow, is this type of share
available via bluetooth as well? If so is BT better/faster than Wi-Fi?

Thanks again for the help!

-dave

"David Hettel MS MVP - Mobile Devices" wrote:

> You might look on your CD that came with your HP 3115 for a program called
> Resco File Explorer this program will enable you to do what you want, play
> files on a shared drive. If you don't have Resco there are a two free
> program also, that will do this. Note that by adding a shared folder over
> Wi-Fi that your device might appear to hang as some program scan the share
> folder for any programs they can open.
>
> --
> David Hettel
> Microsoft MVP Mobile Devices
>
> This posting is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
> You assume all risks for your use.
>
> Handhelds, mobile: http/www.geekzone.co.nz
> Bluetooth guides: http/www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=449
>
> "TheOrange" <TheOrange@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:60BB0E0F-2236-4FAA-8A36-32040088ED4D@microsoft.com...
> >I just ditched my Viewsonic V36 and went with an HP 3115 - great decision!
> > Now I am faced with a new dillema. I am trying to play music from a
> > shared
> > mp3 directory on my pc (via wireless). I can see the directory and files
> > within from my ppc, I just cant seem to get them to open up. Can't add
> > them
> > to a playlist either. Is there some sort of service I need to be running
> > or
> > do I need to change my file permissions or whatnot?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > -dave
>
>
>