LAN Share

Computers connected to the same network in a work environment benefit from a lot of collaboration methods. One specific action of interest is file sharing, which can be accomplished through Windows default features, but you can also use specialized applications like LAN Share for more efficiency.

Before you get to enjoy all the application has to offer it’s a good idea to make sure that Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package is installed on your computer. What’s more, you need to setup the program on all computers you want to benefit from this easy method of transferring files.

The interface of the application relies on a classic window frame, fitted with modern icons. It’s intuitive overall, with a split view showing uploads and downloads. The two sections are fitted with column headers for peer, file path, size, status, as well as progress. Items can be managed through functions in the context menu.

On the bright side of things, the application is good to go as soon as the installer is over, without the need to restart your computer or manage any other configurations. In other words, two computers which just installed this program can start sharing files right away.

There are two methods of sharing, namely for files and folders. Selection is done through a regular browse dialog, after which the destination needs to be picked. A list shows up with all detected computers, but there’s no option to forcefully attempt to send items to a particular address, even if on LAN.

The application can quietly sit in the tray area during the entire time. The settings panel shows your regular details, with options to set a computer name, as well as a default download location. Unfortunately, there are no alerts on transfers, so you might want to keep an eye on the destination folder or the application window to view transferred files, including incoming ones.

Taking everything into consideration, we can state that LAN Share is a reliable file transfer application overall. Although you can’t set up filters, permissions, alerts, or prompts for incoming files, it ensures a quick, seamless transfer mode between multiple files connected to the same network.