here's what i want to do...

to file transfer from one PC to another PC. both PCs are in different location and are connected to the internet via DSL using NAT.

email is not an option or yousendit.com, etc.

 

google yourself a "free FTP server", set it up on the source PC
use an FTP client on the target computer to receive the file

the temporary IP address allocated to you by your ISP will be fine, but realise its subject to change

updated: I corrected the terminology

 

will the PC's be manned at either end?

https://secure.logmein.com/products/...pn.asp?lang=en

worth a look

 

Windows live messenger and ICQ support file transfers. ICQ allows broken transfers to be resumed.

 

was using MSN file transfer but taking ages!!!

ah... good old hamachi. i did use hamachi.cc when it first came out.

i know how FTP works, but will it work with 2 PCs on NAT? will check it out.

 

UPnP routers at either end?

 

yes, I've done it - NAT isn't an issue

think I used this, but plenty on google
Serv-U Version Information

 

ok, got hamachi installed and using logmein.com to remote access the other PC. copying files now