Network bridge not working

dstrout

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Hi, I'm trying to bridge my wireless and wired network connections from my Win 7 machine to a fresh install of Windows XP on another machine. Upon setting up the bridge, I plugged in the cables and enabled the wired connection on the second machine. However, the connection just wouldn't work. I know this second machine can work with a bridged connection, as I tried connecting it to another bridged connection with another Win XP machine, and that worked. I need to know if anyone has any idea what I'm doing wrong, because this is very frustrating.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Compaq Presario SR5050NX
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Bit
CPU
Intel Pentium D Dual-Core 3 GHz
Motherboard
???
Memory
1GB (I know, miniscule, works well though)
Graphics Card(s)
???
Sound Card
???
Monitor(s) Displays
Old emachines monitor
Hard Drives
1x250GB WD
PSU
???
Case
???
Cooling
Regular 'ol fans
What exactly have you done, step by step? Are you following instructions? If so, please provide a link.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Lenovo IdeaCenter 450
OS
Windows 10 Pro X64
CPU
Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
Memory
16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Intel Integrated HD Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 22" LCD
Screen Resolution
1680 x 1050
Hard Drives
250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD
2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2
1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
Keyboard
Dell USB
Mouse
Lenovo USB
Internet Speed
Cable via Road Runner 3MB Upload, 30MB Download
Antivirus
Windows Defender, MBAM Pro, MBAE
Browser
Seamonkey
Other Info
UEFI/GPT
PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
I simply went to the network and sharing center, clicked "Change adapter settings" to get to the listing of network connections, enabled my wired connection, selected it and my wireless, right clicked, and clicked bridge connections. I wasn't following instructions, I've done this several times before, but on Windows XP.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Compaq Presario SR5050NX
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Bit
CPU
Intel Pentium D Dual-Core 3 GHz
Motherboard
???
Memory
1GB (I know, miniscule, works well though)
Graphics Card(s)
???
Sound Card
???
Monitor(s) Displays
Old emachines monitor
Hard Drives
1x250GB WD
PSU
???
Case
???
Cooling
Regular 'ol fans
A little help here?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Compaq Presario SR5050NX
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Bit
CPU
Intel Pentium D Dual-Core 3 GHz
Motherboard
???
Memory
1GB (I know, miniscule, works well though)
Graphics Card(s)
???
Sound Card
???
Monitor(s) Displays
Old emachines monitor
Hard Drives
1x250GB WD
PSU
???
Case
???
Cooling
Regular 'ol fans
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