Thanks LotR.

Once you get the ethernet card hooked together with your cable.

Both Comps up and running. In WindowsXP you should have a file tranfer wizard let me go look. 1) start 2) all programs 3) accessories 4) system tools 5) files and settings tranfer wizard.

It should guide you through a step by step process for doing this.

I believe this can also be done through a modem connection using a regular telephone line hooked between the 2 comps.
Provided both comps have a modem.