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**barman58** · 10-15-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by nigelmercier

I know this has been asked before, but I can't find a solution. I want to set
up an ad-hoc network on my online PC so I can share its Internet connection.

The set up proceeds for a while, then I get an error message "Windows could
not set up <name of network>".

I've tried different security details, I get the same message.

Hi, NigelMercier,

Is this vista to vista, wired or wireless, if you can provide more details will enable more specific help

10-15-2008	#4 (permalink)
barman58 Windows 7 RC x64 Vista HP x86 1,683 posts	Re: Creating an Ad-Hoc Network? Quote: Originally Posted by nigelmercier I know this has been asked before, but I can't find a solution. I want to set up an ad-hoc network on my online PC so I can share its Internet connection. The set up proceeds for a while, then I get an error message "Windows could not set up <name of network>". I've tried different security details, I get the same message. Hi, NigelMercier, Is this vista to vista, wired or wireless, if you can provide more details will enable more specific help
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