B Shirley
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Q: I want to screen/file share from my Macbook Pro to IMac. I can't see it when I open the Shared folder.

From my macbook..I have a few times seen the IMac listed on the devices list. I don't know what I did to make it appear but I was able to

file share..etc. Now ...when I open Sharing folder from laptop..I see "IMac" as Computer name. Should this be changed? Screen Sharing:On..Allow access for all users is checked. I don't know how to launch my Imac screen again. Please advise. Thanks!

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Aug 27, 2011 1:50 PM

by rkaufmann87,Solvedanswer
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If screen share it turned on with both computers there are several ways to then screen share. First ensure Screen Sharing is selected on each computer in System Preferences - Sharing. Once this is done then open a Finder Window on the Left you will see Shared on the left side, then click the computer you want to share and you will see a screen like the following. From there click where it says Screen Share.

Screen Shot 2011-08-27 at 1.55.14 PM.jpg

Posted on Aug 27, 2011 2:02 PM

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B Shirley

Q: I want to screen/file share from my Macbook Pro to IMac. I can't see it when I open the Shared folder.

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  • by rkaufmann87,Solvedanswer

    rkaufmann87 rkaufmann87 Aug 27, 2011 2:02 PM in response to B Shirley
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    Aug 27, 2011 2:02 PM in response to B Shirley

    If screen share it turned on with both computers there are several ways to then screen share. First ensure Screen Sharing is selected on each computer in System Preferences - Sharing. Once this is done then open a Finder Window on the Left you will see Shared on the left side, then click the computer you want to share and you will see a screen like the following. From there click where it says Screen Share.

    Screen Shot 2011-08-27 at 1.55.14 PM.jpg

  • by Dah•veed,Helpful

    Dah•veed Dah•veed Aug 27, 2011 2:07 PM in response to B Shirley
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    Aug 27, 2011 2:07 PM in response to B Shirley

    You need to activate Screen Sharing on the iMac in the System Prefs/Sharing pane.

    Sys Prefs.jpg

    In a Finder window's Sidebar on the MacBook highlight the iMac and select Share Screen.

    Screen Share.jpg

  • by B Shirley,

    B Shirley B Shirley Sep 22, 2011 7:36 PM in response to B Shirley
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    Sep 22, 2011 7:36 PM in response to B Shirley

    Ok..I seem to again not see my shared computer from my laptop. It seem sporadic and I can't seem to initiate the other computer as I once did...duh. Both computers have sharing on and I once was able to see my other computer in the column of finder window but I can't seem to see it now. Then I was able to transfer and use files on that other computer (IMac) Please advise..thanks. Do I need to restart them both?

  • by Dah•veed,Helpful

    Dah•veed Dah•veed Sep 22, 2011 7:48 PM in response to B Shirley
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    Sep 22, 2011 7:48 PM in response to B Shirley

    Yes, restart them both.