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To view a list of topics, click Help Topics.


Protecting your computer and network from Internet access
When you connect to the Internet, your computer is actually on
the Internet. This means it may be possible (though not easy) for
other Internet users to gain access to your computer, and through
your computer, your network.
If you have File and Printer Sharing enabled, connecting to the
Internet poses a risk for your network. The risk increases if you
have shared resources without passwords or with easy-to-guess
passwords. If you have File and Printer Sharing enabled when you
connect to the Internet, MSN reduces this risk by turning off
File and Printer Sharing for the Internet while leaving it
enabled for other networks you are on. You will see a System
Security Check message. To protect your network, click Yes.
Disabling File and Printer Sharing can help secure your system
but should not be considered complete Internet security. To
further reduce the chance of outsiders accessing your network,
disconnect any computer connected to the Internet from your
corporate network.


To explore the Internet
     On your desktop, double-click The Internet icon to start the
Internet Explorer.
Tips
     For more information about using Internet Explorer, click
the Help menu in Internet Explorer, and then click Help Topics.
     You can also go to the Internet Center or any MSN forum, and
then double-click an Internet shortcut.

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To go to a specific Internet site
1    On the Start button menu, click Run.
2    Type the Internet URL.
Tips
     You can decrease the time it takes to display a World Wide
Web page by hiding graphical images on the page. To do this, in
the Internet Explorer, click Options on the View menu, and then
clear the Show Pictures box.
     To explore the Internet, your computer must be configured to
access the Internet.

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To use an Internet shortcut
     Double-click the shortcut, and you'll go directly to the
Internet URL specified in the shortcut.
Tips
     To explore the Internet, your computer must be configured to
access the Internet.
     To display the URL a shortcut jumps to, use the right mouse
button to click it, and then click Properties.
     To get information on using the Internet Explorer, click the
Help menu in Internet Explorer, and then click Help Topics.
     You can drag a shortcut into a folder, e-mail message, MSN
bulletin board message, or document.

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MSN and the Internet: Overview
MSN provides full access to the Internet. MSN has an Internet
Center, which provides information to help you get the most from
the Internet.
You can:
     Send and receive Internet e-mail
     Use Internet newsgroups
     Browse the Internet
Note
     You can browse the Internet only if you choose the Internet
and The Microsoft Network service type.

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Browsing the Internet
MSN provides easy access to all the resources on the Internet.
The MSN Internet Center provides a variety of Internet shortcuts
to get you started, and you'll see shortcuts throughout forums in
MSN. If you know the URL  of an Internet site, you can go to it
directly.
You can also use the Internet Explorer to search the Internet.
The Internet Explorer starts with a home page that includes
background information about the Internet, a way to search for
information, and a sampling of places to start.

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 World Wide Web (WWW)
The multimedia portion of the Internet.
Information on the World Wide Web is organized in pages. Each
page can include photos, movie and video clips, sounds, and
hypertext links to other Internet sites.


Internet e-mail
Click E-mail in MSN Central to get have full access to Internet
e-mail.
Internet e-mail lets you send electronic mail to and receive it
from anyone who is connected to the Internet. For example, you
can send e-mail to your brother in college or a friend who works
in another country, as long as the addressee has access to the
Internet.
Internet e-mail messages cannot include colors, different fonts,
graphics, or attached files.

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Internet newsgroups
MSN provides access to Internet newsgroups. Look in the Internet
Center for the Internet newsgroups folder. 
Internet newsgroups are similar to MSN bulletin boards, except
that they can be read and responded to by anyone on the Internet,
and messages cannot include colors, different fonts, graphics or
attached files.

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Finding information on the Internet
The Internet is a constantly changing and growing collection of
information. There are many strategies you can use for finding
information:
     Double-click The Internet icon on your desktop, and then
click Search.
     Go to the Internet Center on MSN, and double-click icons
that look interesting.
     Go directly to an Internet site by clicking the Start
button, clicking Run, and typing the URL. (Friends and
publications are good sources of URLs.)
Once you find useful information, there are many ways you can
save it and share it with other people. Click Related Topics to
find out how.
Tip
     To explore the Internet, your computer must be configured to
have access to the Internet.

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Returning to and sharing information you find on the Internet
Once you find information, it is easy to return to it:
     Create an Internet shortcut on your desktop by clicking the
File menu, and then clicking Create Shortcut, or by dragging an
item onto your desktop.
     Put it in your Favorites folder in Internet Explorer by
clicking the Favorites menu, and then clicking Add to Favorites.
Sharing the information is just as easy:
     Use e-mail to mail a message containing a shortcut.
     Post a message to an MSN bulletin board that contains a
shortcut.
     Drag the shortcut into a folder or document.

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To get help with the Internet
     In MSN Central, click Categories, and then double-click The
Internet Center. 
Tips
     The Internet Center provides information on how to get
started using the Internet, how to find information, and a
sampling of the many resources available on the Internet.
     Additional information on the Internet is available by
clicking the Internet icon on your desktop.

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Before you use Internet newsgroups
There are a few things to keep in mind before you use Internet
newsgroups.
     Read newsgroup messages for a while before posting messages.
Some newsgroups have assumptions about the tone or content of
their messages that may become apparent only after you read some
of their postings. Many newsgroups also post FAQs
(frequently-asked questions) for new users. 
     Many newsgroups are unmoderated (that is, free from any
censorship or control). If you find one that offends you, move on
to another newsgroup and avoid the offensive one in the future.
     Be aware that you may be "flamed" (that is, sent derogatory
or insulting e-mail) if you post a controversial message. 
     Follow the rules of Netiquette (network etiquette) and the
guidelines for communicating online. See the information on
Netiquette in the Internet Center for details.

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To find Internet newsgroups
1    In MSN Central, click Categories.
2    Double-click the Internet Center folder.
Tips
     If an MSN forum has a folder named Related Internet
Newsgroups, double-click the folder, and then double-click a
newsgroup.
     Put any newsgroups you want to read regularly in Favorite
Places.

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Restricting access to information on the Internet
Information on the Internet is not censored. The Internet is
designed to be open, which means there is no way to restrict what
is posted, or who has access to it. 
If you're a parent, you may want to restrict your children's
access to the Internet. You can do this by choosing The Microsoft
Network service type. See Related Topics for how to limit access
to MSN services.

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Restricting access to information on MSN
MSN contains explicitly adult services that require special
"adult" permissions to access. You may also see information that
you consider adult that isn't designated as such, or other
information you find objectionable. 
If you're a parent, you may want to restrict your children's
access. Since new accounts are set up without permission to view
adult-only areas, you do not have to do anything to prevent
access to explicitly adult services. If there are other forums
that you don't want your children to access, you can send e-mail
to the forum manager requesting that your account be excluded
from that forum.

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To request access to adult-only areas
1    Double-click the service you would like to open.
2    Follow the directions and complete the e-form requesting
access.
Note
     By default, new accounts do not have access to adult-only
areas.

Frequently asked questions about the Internet 
To see the answer to a question, click a button.
     How do I connect to the Internet?       
     What can I do on the Internet?          
     How can I find things on the Internet?       
     How do I copy things I find on the Internet to my computer? 
     
     What is my Internet e-mail address, and how do I address
Internet e-mail?         
     How can I speed up connections to the Internet         
     What's the difference between Favorite Places on MSN and
Favorites in the Internet Explorer?          
     What is the difference between the World-Wide Web, Gopher,
FTP and Telnet?          


How do I connect to the Internet?
When you sign on to MSN, you can select the Internet And The
Microsoft Network service type. Then, you have full access to the
Internet.
There are many ways you can use the Internet:
     Connect to MSN, and click an Internet shortcut.
     Double-click The Internet icon on your desktop, even if
you're not connected to MSN.
     Click an Internet shortcut anywhere you see one - in an
e-mail message, on your desktop, or in a document.

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How do I copy things I find on the Internet to my computer?
To copy a file, click the hypertext link to it. If the file type
is recognized, it will be downloaded to your computer and opened.
Then, on the File menu, click Save As. If the file type isn't
recognized, click Save File To Disk.
To create a shortcut to the information, click the icon for the
hypertext link, and drag it to your desktop. To display it later,
double-click the shortcut. Even if you're not connected to MSN,
you'll be able to jump right to that location on the Internet.


How can I speed up connections to the Internet?
Internet connections can be slow due to the computer you are
connecting to, the Internet itself, the speed of your modem, and
the size of any pictures you are downloading. You can't do
anything about the computer you're connecting to or the Internet,
but you can do the following:
     Decrease the time it takes to download Internet pages by not
downloading pictures. In the Internet Explorer, click the View
menu, and then click Options. On the Appearance tab, clear the
Show Pictures box. To see a particular picture, double-click the
picture icon.
     If your modem does not support 28.8 bps, you may want to
purchase a faster modem.
Note the modem indicator in the taskbar. If the lights are green,
you're getting the information as fast as possible. If the lights
are red, look in the status bar of the Internet Explorer for
information on what is causing the delay.


What's the difference between Favorite Places on MSN, and
Favorites in the Internet Explorer?
Favorite Places on MSN is a place to store shortcuts to MSN
forums or services.
Favorites in the Internet Explorer is a place to store the names
(URLs) of Internet sites.


What is my Internet mail address, and how do I send Internet
mail?
People who send you mail over the Internet must specify your
address as 
     memberID@msn.com.
To send Internet e-mail, type the person's Internet address in
the To box.

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What is the difference between the World-Wide Web, Gopher, FTP,
and Telnet?
Each of these is a means of creating, organizing, and
distributing information over the Internet. 
The World Wide Web provides graphical information, with photos,
movie and video clips, sounds, and hypertext jumps to other
sites.
Gopher typically provides text-based information.
FTP typically provides files for downloading to your computer.
Telnet provides interactive services on the Internet, such as the
ability to reserve books from a library or order from a catalog.
Telnet is a text-based interface.
You can have access to all of these through the Internet Explorer
and through Internet shortcuts. When you click Search in the
Internet Explorer, you are searching through all types of sites.


To read or send ROT13-encoded Internet newsgroup messages
     In the Compose Message window, click the Tools menu, and
then click ROT13 Encode/Decode.
Note
     ROT13 is typically used when posting information that people
might find offensive.

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To add Internet access
1    Connect to MSN.
2    On the Tools menu, click Connection Settings.
3    Click Access Numbers.
4    Select the Internet and The Microsoft Network service type.
5    Select a primary and backup phone number.
The next time you connect, you will have Internet access.
Tips
     If you select an Internet phone number and there is no local
number, if you want Internet access, choose the closest number. 
     To choose a different MSN subscription plan, on the Tools
menu, point to Billing, and then click Subscriptions.

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To remove Internet access
1    If you are already connected to MSN, disconnect.
2    Double-click the MSN icon on your desktop, and then click
Settings.
3    Click Access Numbers.
4    Select The Microsoft Network service type.
5    Select a primary and backup phone number.

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service type
Your service type determines whether or not you have full
Internet access. Depending on which service type you choose, a
different set of phone numbers will be available.
The Microsoft Network service type provides access to all MSN
services, as well as Internet newsgroups and Internet e-mail.
The Internet and The Microsoft Network service type provides
access to all MSN services, as well as to the entire Internet,
including the World-Wide Web.
The ISDN access to Internet and MSN service type provides ISDN
high-speed access. You must have an ISDN modem and phone line to
use this service type.


To change MSN access numbers
1    If you are already connected to MSN, disconnect.
2    Double-click the MSN icon on your desktop, and then click
Settings.
3    Click Access Numbers.
4    Click Change for the access number you want to change.
5    Select a new access number.
Tips
     Click Dialing Properties to change information about the
location you're dialing from.
     For Help on an item in a dialog box, click   in the
upper-right corner, and then click the item.

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 To get the latest access numbers
1    Double-click the MSN icon on your desktop, and connect to
MSN.
2    Click the Tools menu, and then click Connection Settings.
3    Click Access Numbers.
     New phone numbers are added regularly. If new numbers are
available, they will be downloaded automatically.

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What you can do on MSN
Following is a list of what you can do on MSN. New features and
services are added regularly. 
     Explore MSN Central
     Chat with other members
     Exchange electronic mail
     Read and write to bulletin
boards
     Transfer files
     Use the Internet

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Explore MSN Central
MSN Central is the main MSN window that appears immediately after
you sign in. From here you can get to all the services on MSN,
including forums on many topics, a listing of current events,
electronic mail, and member assistance.

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Chat with other members
You can converse with other MSN members by sending and receiving
messages. When you find a chat room with a discussion you're
interested in, you can sit back and observe the conversation, or
you can send a question, answer, or comment that other members
will see immediately.

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Exchange electronic mail
You can send and receive private electronic mail to and from
millions of other computer users worldwide. This includes other
MSN members, members of other online services, and anyone using
the Internet.

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Read and write to bulletin boards
You can read and post messages on electronic bulletin boards. 
You can ask or answer questions and ask for or give opinions
about topics that interest you, such as sports, politics, current
events, investing, history, or hobbies. 
MSN has its own bulletin boards, and also provides access to
Internet newsgroups.

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What can I do on the Internet?
From MSN forums, you can connect to Internet sites anywhere in
the world by clicking on an Internet shortcut. The MSN Internet
Center provides a variety of shortcuts to get you started, and
you'll see shortcuts throughout forums in MSN.
You can also use the Internet Explorer to search the Internet or
to go to specific Internet sites whose URL you know.
You can read and post messages on Internet newsgroups and send
and receive e-mail to and from anyone using the Internet.

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Transfer files
Within MSN bulletin boards or on the Internet, you'll find files
that you can copy (download) to your computer. You can also copy
(upload) files to MSN bulletin boards or Internet newsgroups if
you'd like to share them with others.
If there is a fee for downloading a file from MSN, you'll be
notified in advance.

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To manage windows while using MSN
1    On the View menu, click Options.
2    Click the Folder tab.
Tips
     These settings control what happens only as you browse MSN.
     You can quickly go to MSN Central, Favorite Places, or a
specific service. Just use your right mouse button to click the
MSN icon that appears on the taskbar next to the time.


To get a new password if you forget yours
     Call the Customer Service number for your area.

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Displays the service type you have selected. Your service type
determines whether or not you have full Internet access. A
different set of phone numbers is used for each service type. 


Displays the location of the phone number, and the range of modem
speeds that can be used over this phone line.

Specifies that you want access to the full Internet, as well as
The Microsoft Network. This option also allows you to connect at
speeds of up to 28.8 bps.


Specifies that you want access only to The Microsoft Network, and
not the full Internet. This option includes access to Internet
newsgroups and Internet e-mail, but not to the World-Wide Web,
Gopher, FTP, or Telnet.


Click this to see a full description of the differences between
the available services. 

Click this to connect to MSN and complete the signup process.


Click this to choose another phone number if you are having
problems connecting with the number that MSN chose for you.


Click this start a troubleshooter that will help you resolve
problems you may be having connecting to MSN.


Click this to finish the signup process. When you're done, click
the MSN icon on your desktop to connect to MSN.


Lists the services types available. 
Depending on which service type you choose, a different set of
phone numbers will be available.
The Microsoft Network service type provides access to all MSN
services, as well as Internet newsgroups and Internet e-mail.
The Internet and The Microsoft Network service type provides
access to all MSN services, as well as to the entire Internet,
including the World-Wide Web.
The ISDN access to Internet and MSN service type provides ISDN
high-speed access. You must have an ISDN modem and phone line to
use this service type.


Click this if you've signed up for MSN and already have a member
ID and password. If you're not yet a member, this check box
should be cleared.


Provides a space for you to type the first three digits of the
phone number your computer is currently dialing from.
Signup uses this information to determine which local phone
numbers are available in your area for connecting to MSN.


Provides a space for you to type your area code or city code.
Signup uses this information to determine which local phone
numbers are available in your area for connecting to MSN.


 Displays the country from which you are registering Windows or
connecting to MSN. If this information is incorrect, click the
setting you want.

Displays the state or region from which you are registering
Windows or connecting to MSN. If this information is incorrect,
click the setting you want.


Lists the numbers in your state or region that you can use to
register Windows, sign up to become an MSN member, or connect to
MSN after you've completed the signup process. 
There is one set of numbers available for each service type. 
If there is no local number for you to use, you can try a
different service type to see if one is available.


Click this to choose phone numbers that your computer will dial
to connect to MSN.


Click this to specify the location you are dialing from, dialing
options, and whether it is a long distance call.


Click this to set properties for your modem, such as the port it
is connected to, its speed, and connection preferences.


Lists the modems installed on your computer. Select the one you
want to use to connect to MSN.


Closes the dialog box and attempts to reconnect to MSN by using
the new settings.


Click this to provide mailing information necessary for setting
up your MSN account.


Click this to select the method you'll use to pay for the MSN
monthly membership fee and other charges you may incur while
using MSN. You can change the payment method later if necessary.

Click this to read the MSN membership rules. To become a member,
you must acknowledge that you agree to the rules.


Click this to see the MSN pricing plan for your specified
country. 


Click this to see a current list of services and information
available through MSN.


Click this to send your account information and complete the
signup process.


Describes the MSN services and information available to date.
To open and print this information, double-click My Computer,
double-click the Program Files folder, double-click The Microsoft
Network folder, and double-click Prodinfo.rtf. Click the File
menu, and then click Print. 


Explains the pricing plan for the country indicated above. If you
change your location, the pricing plan may vary. 


Provides a space for you to type the first name that will appear
on your MSN account. This information is required for credit
validation.


Provides a space for you to type the last name that will appear
on your MSN account. This information is required for credit
validation.


Provides a space for you to type the name of the company to which
this version of Windows is licensed (if applicable).

Provides a space for you to type your street address. This
information is required for credit validation.


Provides an extra line for you to continue your street address.


Provides a space for you to type your city. This information is
required for credit validation.


Provides a space for you to type your state.


 Provides a space for you to type your postal code.


Specifies whether you will receive promotions for Microsoft and
Microsoft-affiliated products. If checked, you will still receive
information about events on MSN.


Click your country in the list.


Provides a space for you to type the area code for your home
phone number. 


Provides a space for you to type your home phone number. This is
the number Microsoft will use if you need to be contacted. 

Click this if you are unable to comply with the MSN membership
rules. You cannot become a member unless you agree to them,
however.


Click this to acknowledge for our files that you have read and
agree with the membership rules.


Explains the rules to which you must agree in order to become an
MSN member.
To open and print this information, double-click My Computer,
double-click the Program Files folder, double-click The Microsoft
Network folder, and double-click Legalagr.rtf. Click the File
menu, and then click Print.


Select your payment method from the list. You can change the
payment method later if necessary.


Provides a space for you to type the bank name that appears on
your credit card.


Provides a space for you to type the number that appears on the
front of your credit card.


Provides a space for you to type the month your credit card
expires.


Provides a space for you to type the year your credit card
expires.


Provides a space for you to type the name of the credit card
holder as it's printed on the front of the card.

Provides a space for you to type the name as it appears on the
checking account.


Displays the number that your computer will dial first to connect
to MSN.
MSN determines the closest number to you based on the area code
and phone number your computer is dialing from. If your computer
can't connect to MSN using the primary number, it will
automatically try to connect by dialing the backup number, if one
is indicated. If you need to change an access number, click
Change to see the list of numbers.


Displays the number your computer will dial if it can't connect
to MSN by using the primary number.
If your computer can't connect to MSN using the primary number,
it will automatically try to connect by dialing the backup
number, if one is indicated. MSN determines the closest number to
you based on the area code and phone number your computer is
dialing from. If you need to pick or change an access number,
click Change to see the list of numbers.


Click this to select the phone number you want your computer to
dial to connect to MSN from now on. You can change the access
number later if necessary. 


Provides a space for you to type the member ID you'd like to use
and be known by each time you sign in to MSN.
This is the ID other MSN members will see when you send e-mail,
participate in a chat room, or post a message to a bulletin board
service. MSN will verify that your ID doesn't match another MSN
member's ID. If it does, you'll need to create a different one.


Provides a space for you to type the password you'll use when
signing in to MSN.
You should keep this password secret to ensure that no one else
can sign in as you and charge services to your account. You might
want to note the password and keep it in a secure location in
case you forget it. You can change your password at any time by
clicking the Tools menu, and then clicking Password.


Click this to have your member ID and password filled in
automatically each time you sign in to MSN.
For security reasons, if you do not use a password to start
Windows 95, this option is not available. To set a Windows
password, on the Start menu, point to Settings, click Control
Panel, and then double-click Passwords.

Presents a Calendar of Events listing the latest happenings on
MSN.
To open the document with this information, double-click My
Computer, double-click the Program Files folder, double-click The
Microsoft Network folder, and double-click Newtips.rtf. To print
the information, click the File menu, and then click Print.


Closes this dialog box, using the information you entered.

 Closes this dialog box without saving any information you
entered.


Dials MSN and retrieves information.


Provides an opportunity for you to type your member ID and
password again.