Yup, both services up and running, ICS still not working. Thanks for
interest.
Incidentally I have given up trying to fix this (even though it still bugs
me) and have installed a dsl gateway/wireless network router which is working
fine.



"r00" wrote:

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>
> "mrdhd" wrote:
>
> > Hi there
> > I have a home network with desktop as host connected to internet and laptop
> > connected as client. Initially worked all right but now for some reason:
> >
> > 1. I can see and ping the laptop but not vice-versa (the desktop is visible
> > on the "view workgroup computers" window but cannot access it (access denied)
> >
> > 2. Trying to run the network setup wizard doesn't help as (on the desktop)
> > it cannot complete
> >
> > 3. Windows firewall/internet connection sharing is disabled and cannot be
> > started (error 2: the system cannot find the file specified)
> >
> > Have been looking for solutions on several forums to no avail. System
> > Restore makes no difference.
> >
> > The only thing that has happened between the network working and not was the
> > installation of a Belkin bluetooth USB adaptor which I have uninstalled but
> > this has made no difference.
> >
> > Please help!
>
> Check in Services that 'DHCP' and 'TCPIP netbios helper' services are
> running. start them if they are not running and try enabling ICS again.