Is it possible to transfer files directly from a Windows PC over USB?

[Semaphia]

I'm looking to move some files between my laptop & Deck without having to buy a card reader/an unofficial dock to use a USB stick with. When I tried a C to C cable the Deck was getting a bit of power from the laptop, but neither device showed up on the radar of the other.

I've tried some Google-fu, but can't find anything concrete. Anyone had any luck?

[V𝐢𝐧𝐢gas Ba𝗸𝗸 🫎]

Yes. But you can setup to transfer files over SSH. Install FileZilla on Windows. And setup SSH to your SteamDeck. Or you can setup SAMBA server, but if you fail to setup it correctly, you exposing files to hacks.

Transfering files over the USB wire is oldschool. There is other programs to transfer files over LAN too.

[Semaphia]

That all sounds a little too hectic for me - I think I'll just invest a lil into a card reader & transfer my ROMs that way instead.

Thanks for the feedback!

[drbob]

Originally posted by LTUV𝐢𝐧𝐢gas Ba𝗸𝗸:

Yes. But you can setup to transfer files over SSH.

There is a simpler way, take a look at this video tutorial:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sHdQT6kI6Q8
The apps used are Warpinator[flathub.org] on the deck and Winpinator[winpinator.swisz.cz] on Windows.

[V𝐢𝐧𝐢gas Ba𝗸𝗸 🫎]

Originally posted by Hopeless:

Originally posted by LTUV𝐢𝐧𝐢gas Ba𝗸𝗸:

Yes. But you can setup to transfer files over SSH. Install FileZilla on Windows. And setup SSH to your SteamDeck. Or you can setup SAMBA server, but if you fail to setup it correctly, you exposing files to hacks.

Transfering files over the USB wire is oldschool. There is other programs to transfer files over LAN too.

Transferring files over USB is old-school, but downloading random files from the internet that can lead to viruses is perfectly fine? I'd rather stick to a secure, USB connection.

It's only random for you because you are not professional. Most folks in IT industry know these names.

Also I would recommend downloading software from their according sources only, to avoid viruses. And don't use cracked software.

It's ok, I allow you to use USB-C. Wired connection is always superior to wireless. If not superior, then at least radio channel polution reduced for others.

[V𝐢𝐧𝐢gas Ba𝗸𝗸 🫎]

Originally posted by Hopeless:

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Try using 6 or 11 channels on 2.4GHz;

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USB is based on assumption that one device is always/periodically pushing request, and the other only answering them. You need mediator device, which may be integrated into cable itself, which would accept requests and sinchronize answers from both PCs and mediate their session.

https://www.quora.com/What-happens-if-I-connect-two-desktops-via-a-usb-cable/answer/Chad-Courtney-1

You will need special cable like this:

https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Transfer-Cable-Windows-transferring/dp/B019DI3RV8
https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Blukar-Adapter-Thunderbolt-Compatible-MacBook/dp/B08CRV8V7R

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Personally I would have usb-c to ethernet adapter (on both ends if needed) and connect ethernet cable between PCs. Then I can setup static /30 network and connect through IP address which is private to these PCs.

Or just connect both PCs to LAN (router or switch) and get automatic IPs through DHCP.

You get 1+Gbps speed between endpoints if every harware in this pipeline supports it, which is higher than WiFi. LAN means local wired+wireless.