How can I network two Windows Vista computers to share files and printers?

I have a PC connected directly (by wire) to a wireless router (which is connected to the modem/internet fine andworking) I also a PC connected to the wireless router, both computers connect to the internet just fine, how I'm going about setting up a home network to share files and printers. What kind should I I put in place and how.

Hello

Setting up a network home
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/setting-up-a-home-network

Home network, wireless network and computer networking Made Easy
http://www.home-network-help.com/

Windows Vista tip: How to install and connect to a wireless network
http://www.watchingthenet.com/Windows-Vista-tip-how-to-Setup-and-connect-to-a-wireless-network.html

Networking tutorial home
http://www.tehnomagazin.com/computer/home-networking-tutorial.htm
Practically networked - everything you could possibly want to know.
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/

I hope this helps.

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