Enable Windows XP Routing

There are many articles on how to enable Windows XP routing, but most of them miss out one little note - how to check that routing is working!

This article will do just that.

Steps

1. In the Run command type Regedit.exe and press Enter.
2. In the registry navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters
3. Select the "IPEnableRouter" entry (by default the value is 0 and change its value to 1.
4. Close Regedit.
5. Reboot.

Tips

• To check that IP routing is enabled run the command ipconfig/all in command prompt and make sure you see this line

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Sources and Citations

• This article is based on http://www.petri.co.il/configuring_routing_in_w2k_pro_xp_pro.htm

See also

• Uninstall Windows XP and Revert to a Previous Operating System
• Install the Recovery Console in Windows 2000 or XP
• Use Windows XP
• Remove Windows Messenger on Windows XP
• Restore Recycle Bin in Windows XP Pro
• Perform a Backup on Windows XP
• Change the Default Photo Display Program in Windows XP
• Un Hide Folders and Files on XP
• Make a Hidden Icon on Windows XP
• Disable File Indexing on Windows XP

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