Re: Access Internet on Vista via ICS enabled Windows XP

"ronnyfpatel" <> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> Windows Vista Ultimate does not connect Internet through ICS enabled
> Windows XP machine. Earlier, I could do it, when I had windows xp
> installed.
>
> After installing Vista Ultimate, I did necessary settings and could
> access other Computers and files on LAN. (Not WiFi).
>
> We have a main Computer which has broadband connection and ICS enabled.
> Every Computer with Windows XP can connect on Internet through it.
>
> Vista Ultimate even shows Internet Connected icon on task bar (Earth
> Icon on Network Connected Icon next to time). In Network options the
> Network Map is also complete. The Internet icon is visible there also.
> Even the main ICS enabled Computer is pinged and vice versa. But no Web
> Pages can be opened. I even tried turning Firewall off and safety off
> but no chance so far.
>
> Please help.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Ronny
>
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Assuming you are using Windows XP's built-in firewall, go to the Firewall
Setting (Control Panel -> Security) and on the Exceptions tab make sure ICS
(Internet Connection Sharing) is checked.