how to connect 2 pc with direct ethernet cable

[nfsworldpinoy]

i want to transfer files, remote desktop, lan gaming....actualy lan gaming works fine without doing anything just connecting the cable

but how do i transfer files and remote desktop....what software do i need??????

note:
pc1 windows 7
pc2 windows xp

 

[AddRAM]

Easy Transfer.

Are they connected to a router or switch ? Do you have a homegroup setup.

You should be able to see each pc from the other and pull off each, whatever you want.

 

[nfsworldpinoy]

Easy Transfer.

Are they connected to a router or switch ? Do you have a homegroup setup.

You should be able to see each pc from the other and pull off each, whatever you want.

i dont have a router but i have a switch but i think its not working well cause it cant see each other pc
and i setup my homegroup correct like the same workgroup name