networking xp to win2000

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how can i connect my laptop(win2000) with my home computer (xp) have hub unable to get throught to internet. able to see all file on home computer and laptop but unable to get on the internet using laptop. I am able to get on the internet using xp home computer. Can some body please tell what i am doing wron
 
On the Windows XP machine open up the network connection and enable Internet
Connection Sharing. Enable this and set your laptop to accept DHCP
addressed and you will be able to connect to the internet through this
connection.

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jay said:
how can i connect my laptop(win2000) with my home computer (xp) have hub
unable to get throught to internet. able to see all file on home computer
and laptop but unable to get on the internet using laptop. I am able to
get on the internet using xp home computer. Can some body please tell what
i am doing wrong
 

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