Help on setting up a network

[John]

I am trying to set up network between me and friend to
share files with xp and we can't figure out how do so

 

[Seth]

A quick google search for home networking beginners turns
up plenty of links on step-by-step howtos. Here's a fine
example:

http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1427

I'm sure the MS knowledge base has plenty of walkthroughs
as well. Have fun and good luck.