I have two PC's with the following specifications and would like to network them together as follows: - One PC with Windows Vista Home Premium (SP1) - The other has Windows XP Professional (SP2) - I will connect using a single network cable (no router/wireless) - There will be no internet connection - I want to be able to freely share files between the PC's (no passwords) Can someone please tell me the proper step-by-step method on how to achieve this? Note: I posted this question in both the Windows Vista and XP forums.1 person got this answerI do too

How To Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/kb/305621 I know you said you have 1 vista... but at least you're half way there...

I found my answer in the Vista version of this question. http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistanetworking/thread/596b27e8-8314-42dc-a95e-800b62404fbd