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Laptop problem........unusual xp pro edition

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konaUK

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Jun 30, 2004
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Hello,

Someone I know works for Boots and has a laptop with xp pro, but the version has been cut back to a minimum so not to allow any installations of any kind or to change any settings.

It currently uses a 56k modem to dial up onto the net to allow communication to work/office.

They now have BT broadband in the home and they have been advised to setup the net connection on another pc/laptop then simply connect the 'Boots' laptop to allow a connection to broadband.

I have done this, but still we can’t get a net connection, network properties are not available to view or change.

It is one of those crap BT voyager modem/routers. Would it resolve the problem if I installed a modem/4 port router so that I could connect my laptop, then also connect the 'Boots' laptop?

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

Kona
 
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