How do I transfer files...

[hugoharding]

Can I transfer files from my desktop to my laptop using the LAN lead?

If so, how do I do this?

Cheers,
Hugo.

[bigdawgfoxx]

Just connect both computers through an ethernet cable and you should have a network...I believe.

If you have them both pluged in under one router then go to Network Connections and it should be there.

[hugoharding]

How do I transfer files once I have a network?

[tesco]

Make both computer on the same workgroup, with differen computer names, then riht click folders\drives you want to share and go to sharing, name it, then on the other computer go to my network places\network neighborhood and u can see the folders.

[Galloform]

Rossco has got it... but you will need a crossover LAN wire if is going to work without a hub.

[Virtualbody1234]

Rossco has got it... but you will need a crossover LAN wire if is going to work without a hub.
Or a router.

[SingaBoiy]

Or a router.
Or a switch.

[tesco]

Or a switch.
or a...

wireless router. :D