• Windows XP
• Windows ME
• Windows 2000 Pro
• Windows 98 SE

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Windows 98 Second Edition

For Windows 98 SE, you must install ICS software from the installation disc before setting up Internet sharing.

Installing ICS

1. From the Start menu, choose Settings>Control Panel.
   
2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs and click Windows Setup tab.
   
3. On the list of programs, select Internet Tools and click Details.
   
4. Select Internet Connection Sharing and click OK.
   
5. When prompted, insert the Installation disc.
   The Internet Connection Sharing Wizard appears.

Enabling ICS

1. Click Next and select the Network adapter you want for your Internet connection.
   
2. Click Next. When the "Insert Disk" dialog box appears, click Cancel.
   This Client configuration disk is not necessary for the Xbox network connection.
   
3. Click Cancel and then click Finish.
   
4. Restart your computer.

Verifying ICS

1. Choose Start>Settings.
   
2. Right-click Network Neighborhood.
   Internet Connection Sharing is listed several times.
   
3. Select TCP/IP (Home) and click Properties.
   The IP address 192.168.0.1 should be automatically entered.