Everything I've read so far seems to indicate that I would need to be running Win2k or server in order to set up a VPN. Is this the case ? Or is there a way around this ? Both machines are running WinXP Pro by the way Perhaps someone can suggest a better option.... ???? I want to be able to create a connection so I can share files with my brother over the internet, using our broadband cable connections. Even if I can just set up a (privately !) shared drive on 1 of the PCs' that would help... I realise there are the implications of not having static IP addresses, but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it, as a temporary "direct" connection will do for now. Thanx in advance