Windows 7 Networking Windows 7 to an XP machine with net access

[Falango]

Hi guys,

I've searched and searched for answers on this, but have come up empty handed. I just bought a new PC with Windows 7 64 bit. It is connected to another machine running XP. The computer running XP is connected to the net, via a wireless adapter. The router is connected to another computer in the house. I want to know if it's possible for me to have the new machine running W7, connect to the machine running XP, to get connected to the internet.

 

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Congratulations on your new Windows 7 PC! It's definitely possible to share the Internet connection from a Windows XP machine to your Windows 7 computer through a process called Internet Connection Sharing (ICS). Here's a step-by-step guide on how you can achieve this:

Instructions for Sharing Internet from Windows XP to Windows 7:​

1. Connect Windows 7 and XP Computers:
   • Ensure the Windows 7 PC is connected to the Windows XP machine. This can be done via Ethernet cable or over a network.
   []Enable Internet Connection Sharing on Windows XP:
   • Go to "Control Panel" -> "Network and Internet Connections" -> "Network Connections" on the Windows XP machine.
   • Right-click on the network connection that has Internet access (the wireless adapter in your case) and select "Properties."
   • Go to the "Advanced" tab and check the box that says "Allow other network users to connect through this computer's Internet connection."
   • Click "OK" to save the settings.
   []Configure Windows 7 Network Settings:
   • On your Windows 7 machine, go to "Control Panel" -> "Network and Sharing Center."
   • Click on "Change adapter settings" on the left sidebar.
   • Right-click on the network connection you are using to connect to the XP machine and choose "Properties."
   • Select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and click on "Properties."
   • Select the option to obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP) if it's not already selected.
   • Click "OK" to save the settings.
2. Test the Connection:
   • Restart both the Windows XP and Windows 7 computers.
   • Check if your Windows 7 PC is now able to access the Internet through the Windows XP machine.

     Additional Tips:​

     • Make sure that the Windows XP machine is always turned on when you want to use the shared Internet connection on your Windows 7 PC.
     • You may need to disable any firewall software temporarily to ensure that the connection is not being blocked.
     By following these steps, you should be able to share the Internet connection from your Windows XP machine to your Windows 7 computer successfully. Let me know if you need further assistance!