Well first thing is you want a wired connection between the 2. Other wise it will take forever. So you want both computers wired to any port other then the WAN port (most likely the one different from the others) . To set the work group (in Win XP) Control Panel ->Sytem ->Computer name ->Click the change button, then change the workgroup name. For vista its probably something similar. after they have the same workgroup see post above.

Ok thanks a lot guys!! transferred all my needed files via a network between the 2 computers. i appreciate all the help.

Woo Hoo! Your porn is safe for another while.

lol, i deleted it all actually. i just transferred some pics and videos. mostly top gear with a few 5th gear reviews. my old pc had way too much clutter.

;-) Sure you did..... ;-)

true story, i do not need to fill my harddrive up with old junk when there are so many free websites out there updated daily.;-);-);-);-)