Can't see my other computer

I have a home network set up (2 computers) and i can connect to the internet with both but I can't transfer files from one to the other. I don't see the other computer at all. they are both in the same workgroup. one has vista, the other xp professional. what am i missing?
thanks
B

have you added the computers to each network place respectively, i had to add my computers when i installed a new router, that might be the thing you have to do, just a thought
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