The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

 IMPORTANT : This article contains information about editing the registry. Before you edit the registry, make sure you understand how to restore it if a problem occurs. For information about how to do this, view the "Restoring the Registry" Help topic in Regedit.exe or the "Restoring a Registry Key" Help topic in Regedt32.exe.

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This article describes how to troubleshoot problems with Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) on Windows 98 Second Edition-based computer.

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WARNING : Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the incorrect use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

For information about how to edit the registry, view the "Changing Keys and Values" Help topic in Registry Editor (Regedit.exe) or the "Add and Delete Information in the Registry" and "Edit Registry Data" Help topics in Regedt32.exe. Note that you should back up the registry before you edit it. If you are running Windows NT or Windows 2000, you should also update your Emergency Repair Disk (ERD).

When you use ICS, you can share one Internet connection between two or more computers. Before you install or use ICS, you should contact your Internet service provider (ISP) or read your ISP's Terms and Conditions of use policy to determine if you are permitted to share your connection.