How do I share information between 2 computers in our home.?

How do I get 2 computers linked so I can share information? Do I need a type of file sharing program? If so , how do I do this?

How do I share information between 2 computers in our home.?antivirus

If you have both computer connected through a router, then you must verify that both have the same workgroup (verify it in My PC properties, computer name), and then you have to share folders, to do it, you must right click the folder to share, and select Share/Security. Open Network places and there you'll see the folders on each computer.

If you don't have a router or a network, then you have to create one: Get a crossover cable (you can get it in Best Buy or CompUSA) and connect both computers through the RJ45 connection. Right click My PC and select properties, assign a workgroup for both computers (must be the same) and a different computer name.

Open network connections in control panel, right click the LAN icon (Local Area Network) and select properties. Double click "TCP/IP" and select "Use the following IP address", in one PC type 192.168.1.1, gateway 255.255.255.0, the second PC IP: 192.168.1.2, gateway 255.255.255.0

There is no need to assign DNS or other configurations.

To share files between computers, follow the first steps as if you have a router.

That should work.

With these confugurations, you will be able to share files