[jamestks]

> laptop doesn't seem to know what to do
The quick fix is to install ActiveSync which gives you the right driver for your laptop.

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Comm\InternetSharing]
Extension=""
(change the value to a blank string.)

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Comm\InternetSharing\settings]
ForceCellConnection="Sprint"
(Change value "Sprint" not "Sprint PCS")

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Comm\InternetSharing]
MaxCMCon=0
(Add this new entry with the right value)