MS XP, ME compatability

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I am operating a laptop with MS ME and use Broadband to
connect to the Web and am considering the purchase of a
new desktop computer. Telstra tell me that I can set the
computers up with a local area network so that both
computers can be on line at once.

As the laptop operates on ME and a new computer will have
XP installed, my question is; will the new desktop
operating on XP be compatable with the laptop operating on
ME?
 
"Monte" said:
I am operating a laptop with MS ME and use Broadband to
connect to the Web and am considering the purchase of a
new desktop computer. Telstra tell me that I can set the
computers up with a local area network so that both
computers can be on line at once.

As the laptop operates on ME and a new computer will have
XP installed, my question is; will the new desktop
operating on XP be compatable with the laptop operating on
ME?
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Yes, all versions of Windows can network with each other.
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Yes, all versions of Windows can network with each other.
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Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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Sorry to dissappoint..but. I tried to use ME as the host
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on a broadband connection with Xp as the client, after a
lot of searching found out on MS site it WILL NOT work
that way. it will only work when Xp is the host..
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"Nigel" said:
Sorry to dissappoint..but. I tried to use ME as the host
on a broadband connection with Xp as the client, after a
lot of searching found out on MS site it WILL NOT work
that way. it will only work when Xp is the host..
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What exactly did you find on the MS site, Nigel? Please post a link
to it. I've occasionally seen wrong information from MS, and I think
that this is another case, because I've used ME as a host for XP
clients many times.

After reading your message, I decided that I'd better make sure that
it works. I've just configured ICS on a Win ME computer to share its
cable modem connection with a Win XP client. Internet access is
working fine on the XP client: web browsing, news groups, E-mail, etc.

I don't know why it won't work for you. I've written some web pages
that should help you get it working:

ICS Installation [WinMe]
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/ics/icsmeinstall.htm

XP ICS - Client Setup Using the Network Setup Wizard
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/clientwiz.htm
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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