Getting internet for desktop from laptop

[surferboy2888]

is it possible for my desktop to get internet by hooking a cord from laptop to desktop tower?

I dont know if you need computer specs but here are some that might help

Laptop:
Dell Vostro 1400
Windows Vista Home
1 Year Old

Desktop:
Compaq Presario S4200NX
Windows Xp Home Edition
5 Years Old

oh and also the laptop is using a router to have internet. and cant buy 20 foot ethernet cable right now so this is like a quick fix it kinda thing

 

[TerryNet]

Yes. If neither port is auto-sensing (MDI/MDIX) the "cord" needs to be a cross-over ethernet cable.

Vista ICS

 

[JohnWill]

Actually, if the laptop is connecting to your router, you may be happier with a bridged connection between the two network cards and not using ICS.

 

[TerryNet]

Actually, I agree! Had that link on my mind because I had recently found it for somebody (who had a modem only) who needed it.

 

[JohnWill]

Actually, I agree!

I thought you might when you thought of it.