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Internet Connection Sharing Down

May 23, 2005 10:29PM PDT

I installed Skype 1st and Shareaza 2nd and can connect to the internet with my host machine but both client laptops on my home network can no longer connect to the internet.
When I ping all the computers they respond.
The shared files are visible. It is Internet Explorer that is not working on the laptops. Everything else is fine.
I checked IP Config, Network Properties, Internet Connections and they appear correct.
I am using a Newlink Ethernet Switch.
The host is 98SE.
Laptop a is ME.
Laptop b ic XP.
Cannot be sure that Skype is causing the problem.Have removed both from Start Up and stopped them running.
Still no connection on laptops.
Wondered if anyone else had had a similar problem.
Any ideas out there.
Thanks.

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Not 98se but a GATEWAY 98se?
May 24, 2005 12:59AM PDT

I think you've posted such in other places, but leaving out this small detail will cause much confusion.

Try an ICS replacement like Sygate or other.

Bob

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Problem Solved
May 25, 2005 2:45AM PDT

I think I might take your advice. Trouble is I've got the uninstall and Re- Install down to fifteen minutes now as I have all the required files and an too used to doing it. I will look at Sygate though.
Well, didn't I get it wrong.
Skype and Shareaza are not to blame.
My wife installed ICQ on her laptop before I did a reboot on my Desktop for my two installs.
It is well known not to go near ICQ when you have ICS.
The problem is that ICQ when trying to get out through my computer adjusts settings.
Don't ask me how but it is a common problem with ICQ.
In the end we uninstalled ICQ, Skype, Shareaza and The Internet Connection Sharing (ICS). I rebooted and re-installed ICS.
Rebooted and installed Skype and Shareaza.
Rebooted and all is Hunky Dory.
Thanks for all your interest.
I hope at least this might help anyone else as far as ICQ is concerned.
I will look into how to install ICQ for my wife.
But that is for another day as my brain is knackered.

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In case you miss it.
May 25, 2005 3:01AM PDT

Here's a nod to GAIM if you must IM.