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Connecting to internet via X over cable??

Last answer on May 28, 2009 4:40:26 pm BST lennie23, on Jul 17, 2008 10:49:44 am BST 
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Hello,
Hello, i have recently bought a laptop, and i would like to connect via crossover cable to my desktop , to connect to the internet?

the laptop is running vista home and the desktop is running XP home. i have tried diagnostics, 2 cables, but still says on local connection only!!

i have been told that i can't connect due to using xp home?

any help is much appreciated!

many thanks!:):)

Configuration: Windows XP
Firefox 2.0.0.16

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svistak, on Nov 16, 2008 6:15:52 pm GMT
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On your desktop:
start->settings->network connections
right click on your internet connection, choose preferences and go to advanced tab
select internet connection sharing

   
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 ans, on May 28, 2009 4:40:26 pm BST

Hello can nebdy help..............
i can connect to my modem through internet but not through usb cable...........
i hav a laptop using windows xp

   
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