Sync Files Between Computers Without Any Software
Want to keep files synchronized between two Windows computers on the same network without installing Dropbox, OneDrive, or any third-party app? Windows includes Sync Center and Offline Files — built-in features that automatically sync a shared network folder between two machines. In this complete guide I walk through sharing the folder, mapping it as a network drive, enabling offline availability, setting up an automatic sync schedule, and verifying bidirectional sync works correctly.
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⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 – Sync Files Between PCs Without Any Software
0:10 – How This Works — Sync Center and Offline Files
1:04 – Step 1: Enable Offline Files on Computer 1
1:45 – Step 2: Create and Share a Folder on Computer 2
3:35 – Step 3: Map the Network Drive on Computer 1
4:20 – Step 4: Enable Always Available Offline
5:10 – Step 5: Set Up an Automatic Sync Schedule
6:00 – Verify the Sync Works in Both Directions
6:50 – Managing the Offline File Cache Storage Limit
7:15 – Final Thoughts