[Closed] Remotely access files on a Windows 7 computer?

I would recommend a freeware software called freeFTPd, which basically is an SSH implementation with only file transfer (SFTP) support (i.e. no shell logins). It is simple to set up, it is freeware and it supports Windows 7.

I do not recommend using the traditional FTP protocol. Not only is it highly insecure, it is also quite hard to make it work optimally behind a NAT router (which is the most typical case for home users today). Using a secure SFTP server (such as freeFTPd) is a much preferred solution, for many reasons.

The procedure can be outlined as such:

1. Download and install freeFTPd.
2. Configure it with the folders you want to share and the users to whom you wish to grant access.
3. On your router, forward port 22 (TCP) to the computer.
4. On the client computer (where you'll connect from), install an SFTP client, such as WinSCP (which is a free and open source SFTP client for Windows).

This is what I consider to be the simplest solution for the scenario you described. Setting up a VPN is indeed also an option, as Cry Havok described. What solution you should ultimately choose comes down to your needs, how much time you're willing to spend, and your existing level of knowledge.

Another alternative would be HFS. http://www.rejetto.com/hfs/
It works on 32-bit systems, not sure about 64-bit.

easy choice!

Apache 2.2 get that started after you have your free dydndns name (upon setup of apache it asks for the credentials) so first you do JUST the dyndns-prefix.prefix you chose then the yourname.dyndns-prefix.prefix in the next box after that enter your REAL EMAIL

then go google: FileZilla download client for you laptop, and Server edition for you desktop (the one you want to connect to.) [also: with server version just use default settings {127.0.0.1: port - 14147} add the exeption in windows firewall]

In filezilla server open the user account section, create a user name, and password enter in your dyndns address to it. viola the server for FTP is up

next go to your laptop with client. if you are on the local connection then right up top (quick connect) type in the boxes: 127.0.0.1, then your dyndns login name, and password, and finally 14147 as the port. thats for local only though.

so when you are mobile you have to click the little icon in the top left that looks like a computer and globe and do "New Site" host is yourname.dyndns-prefix.prefix port 21 (remember to set up port forarding w/ you router, most now adays are straight forward and have the option for "FTP" as a service you just need to choose the IP address of the one hosting the Filezilla Server (should be like 192.168.1.3 and not 87.168.215.12 your entering LOCAL IP and you should on the server machine have firewall unblock port 21 & 22 [22 for sftp])

now back to it you entered in port 21 and have chosen "FTP server type", your login type will be "normal" remember i told you to setup a user name and password in Server? heres were you enter that info. on the tabs on the top make sure that on the ones that ask the mode you set everything to "ACTIVE" go through all options in the options menu to and make sure it try's "active" mode first and falls back on "passive"

Devon -XDEV newest Dyn-DNS site

Windows Live Sync - https://sync.live.com

1) foldershare.com (Microsoft's Live Sync) is a nice option

also

2) Hamachi VPN (free for non-commercial use). <-- I like this option because it works great behind firewalls/NATs routers, etc... It's VERY simple and easy... just register for a free account and install the service on the PCs.