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Why can't I bridge my network connections?

OK I'm trying to use connect my Xbox 360 to live through my laptop. I believe I'm doing everything correct I am selecting the LAN connection which is my ethernet cable plugged into my xbox 360 from my laptop while also selecting wireless network connection.

When I go to bridge networks it says "I must select two LAN or high speed internet connections that are not being used by Internet Connection Sharing"

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    Try this:

    1) Connect ethernet cable to PC/Laptop and xbox console.

    2) Open Network Connections

    3) Right click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties.

    4) Click the Sharing tab and make sure the top box is UNCHECKED!

    5) When finished, repeat steps 3 and 4 for Local Area Connection. If there is no Sharing tab, don't worry!!

    6) Highlight both Wireless Network Connection and Local Area Connection, right click, and Create Bridge. You should then notice your Wireless Network Connection drops down with the new Bridge Connection

    7) The most important part now is to right click Local Area Connection and Add To Bridge.

    You should now be able to connect to Xbox Live.

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