networking 2 pc's

[taffio]

Hi, Can anyone help plz ?
The problem is i have 2 pc's networked both can access the internet but i can't seem to play games on the LAN nor can i find any files on my network places( both pc's) i have set up to share the Hard drives but it does'nt seem to find them.
If i try to make another network connection i can share the files on both pc's but then i can't access the internet on the second pc.
so basically i get one or the other, but i want both.
i have had it set up before but had my pc setup again and now i can't seem to get it to share internet connection and the files.
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Hopefully i will sound like a real noob and someone will put me in the right direction.

cheers

[Luci]

do you click on "set up home or small office network"??on "My computer"??

[DABhand]

Well it has to be a crossed RJ45 cable if your networking PC's

Connecting upto other devices like Routers etc, then you can use Straight Through RJ45 cables.


Your taking a risk sharing your net connection that way, you are best using a router for that so your not left wide open on the net.

[taffio]

Thx for the replys.
yes i did use the setup home or office connection and i'm already using the rj45 crossover cable.
The weird thing is i have had internet and file sharing on this setup before

[Luci]

wtf then?you gotta do this on both pcs

[taffio]

Thats the problem i have done this on both pc's but it just lets me share internet connection and not files ?