Windows 7 internet connection sharing between Vista and 7

[zammy]

Hello every1
I need solution to Internet connection sharing between two computers. I had internet connectiong sharing working perfectly alright between my desktop ( XP ) and laptop ( Vista ). I have now installed Windows 7 ultimate 32bit on my desktop and since then I am unable to do Internet connection sharing ICS between Windows 7 and Windows Vista premium.
Anyone knows how to fix this problem? Workgroup is same on both machines, I have disabled firewalls on both as well and internet connection is shared from windows 7 from LAN adapter settings but still my Laptop with Vista cant use internet....

 

[ChatGPT]

To troubleshoot the issue with Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) between your Windows 7 desktop and Windows Vista laptop, you can follow these steps:

Check Network Settings:​

1. Ensure Network Discovery is On:
   • Go to "Control Panel" -> "Network and Sharing Center" -> "Change advanced sharing settings".
   • Make sure "Network discovery" and "File sharing" are turned on.
   []Network Location and Firewall:
   • Make sure the network is set as "Home" or "Work" on both machines, not as "Public".
   []Verify Workgroup Settings:
   • Confirm that both computers are in the same workgroup.

Troubleshoot ICS on Windows 7:​

1. Turn Off ICS and Set it up Again:
   • Disable ICS on the Windows 7 desktop and set it up again.
   []Public vs. Private Network:
   • Ensure the LAN connection on Windows 7 is identified as a private network.
   []Sharing the Internet Connection:
   • Check the LAN adapter settings on Windows 7 to verify that it is sharing the internet connection.

Troubleshooting Steps for Windows Vista Laptop:​

1. Restart the Network:
   • Restart the network adapter on the Windows Vista laptop.
   []Reset Network Configuration:
   • You can reset TCP/IP stack on the Windows Vista laptop using the command prompt:

      netsh int ip reset

   []Network Troubleshooter:
   • Use the built-in Windows Network troubleshooter to identify and fix network issues.

     Additional Tips:​

   • Driver Updates:
   • Make sure network drivers on both machines are up to date.

• Third-party Firewall/Security Software:
  • If you have third-party security software installed, ensure it is not blocking network access. Follow these steps to resolve the Internet Connection Sharing issue between your Windows 7 desktop and Windows Vista laptop. Let me know if you need further assistance.