How to Set Up a Computer-to-Computer (ad Hoc) Network in Windows Vista

1. Go to your Start Menu and Click on the Network link to the right of the Start Menu. A window will open.

2. There is a menu at the top of the Network Window. Click on Network and Sharing Center link. This opens a separate window.

3. On the left of the Network and Sharing Center window is a list of options under Task, to the upper left of the screen. Click on Connect to a Network. Another window will open.

4. Two options are given in the bottom left corner of the Connect to a Network Window. Click on Set up a Connection or Network.

5. Click Set up an ad hoc (computer-to-computer) network. Click Next. Here you follow the steps (read carefully) in the wizard and you will shortly be on your way to sharing files between two computers on one home network.

Further information is available through the web. You can also use the Help and Support link in your Start Menu to further investigate the different options available on your computer.