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    Krazykat77 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 11, 2008, 09:11 AM
    Connecting laptop to desktop for internet
    I'm trying to connect my laptop to my desktop to use the internet through it. I have a new toshiba satellite, running system is vista. My Desktop is a hp, running system is xp. It says on my laptop I'm connected to local yet when I open a internet window it doesn't work?
    HELP!!
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    Oct 11, 2008, 07:38 PM

    How are your PC's connected together?

    Are you able to share folders and files between the 2?
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    Oct 13, 2008, 01:46 PM

    You will need to answer Seahwk83 questions to start. Are the computers able to communicate with each other?

    If you do not have a router for your home network, your desktop PC will have to be enabled for Internet Connection Sharing. In Windows XP, right-click on the My Network Places icon on your desktop and select Properties. Right-click your Local Area Network adapter that is connected to your Internet connection and select Properties. Go to the Advanced tab and select Internet Connection Sharing. The Learn More about section will provide more details for the setup.
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