I've got 1 xp laptop and want to transfer files onto a new vista one. I need very precise details. thanks.

I have a crossover cable and have tried to follow links on the web but to no avail.|||wouldnt recommend it, burn your files and your always safe|||yeah its quite hard are you using a lan or a specific transfer cable,,,,,if its lan there could be alsorts of problems ie firewall etc the dedicated file cables,, come with software that does it all for you,,there around 10quid