Setting up LAN – PC to Notebook

So, I just got a UTP network crossover cable today, hooked it up and I have no idea what to do now. I’m trying to connect a PC (32 bit XP) with a lap top (64 bit Vista Ultimate) for fast file transferring. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Answer #1
Networking Two Computers Using a Crossover Cable.
http://www.5starsupport.com/tutorial/networking-crossover-cable.htm
Hope this helps.
Euro.