Connecting Two PCs Using a USB-USB Cable

Hi Gang
I have got the correct cable for connecting two PCs using a USB-USB cable.
I want to be able to transfer files, and rig a network to share internet connection using the cable.
BUT the POS software that came with it wants at least one PC on Vista, both of my PCs are XP.
SO, I need a file transfer program, and a networking program.
Please direct me to some programs in here at Major Geeks that I can use.
tnx

 

You dont need Program
XP has this feature built in
Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools/File and Settings Transfer wizard

:dancerRun the Wizard :dancer

 

NOTE: you CANNOT use a standard male-male A/A USB cable!!! This can potentially damage your hardware!!! You need a cable designed specifically for this purpose. They're called "link" cables or data transfer cables (duh) or data migration cables. Here's a couple of links:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2573060&CatId=445
http://www.cablesunlimited.com/products/Prod_Individual3.aspx?groupcode=I3600
http://labnol.blogspot.com/2007/01/transfer-files-from-one-windows.html

EDIT: I just re-read your post.... I guess you already have the cable My bad... maybe the last link I posted will help

 

The cable I have is "Vista USB Link Adapter", I get the feeling this cable wont work unless at least one PC is Vista.
I tried File and Settings Transfer wizard, in "Set up your serial connection","serial port" it says COM1 & COM3, so I chose "blank" & clicked autodetect. Nothing was detected. I looks like File and Settings Transfer wizard is looking for a serial cable, and will not look for a USB cable.
Help??

 

I am just curious, but why do you want to use a USB? Why not a CAT5? I guess the USB link may be cheaper than using a router/switch/hub and CAT5 but there are less problems going with a network type scenerio.

 

OIC
now can you tell me what the hell is a CAT5 ???? :confused

 

Ethernet Cable (ie Cross-over, Straight, UTP). http://www.lanshack.com/cat5e-tutorial.aspx
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1162568&CatId=1167

 

Oh Ok......
Why didnt xratedsoldier say so? I guess he's kinda dumb.

Yup, I have crossover cable on order.

 

He did. Cat-5 is Networking cable. Just a geek term.

 

Ok tnx brownizs.
Im justs not geekie enough yet to know all the geek terms, however, I am thinking about investing in a pocket protector tho.....

 

haha, sorry I was just curious, was offline for a couple of days.