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Specifies that other people cannot see or use this folder from
their computers. To share this folder with other people, click
Shared As.


Specifies that you want to share this folder with other people.
You need to specify the access information.


Specifies the name of the shared folder. You can use the
suggested name or type a new one. When someone wants to use this
folder, they will look for this name when they look at your
computer on the network.


Enables you to add a comment about the shared folder. Other
people can see this comment if they look at the Details view of
your computer on the network. You can use the comment to help
people locate information you have shared.


Specifies the type of access you want others to have to this
folder. To enable other people to open and copy documents, but
not to modify or remove any information, click Read-Only. To
enable other people to change, add, or remove files, click Full.
To allow different types of access for different people, click
Depends On Password.


Specifies the password other people must use to connect to your
shared folder. If you don't want to use a password, leave this
box blank. If you selected Depends On Password, then specify one
password for people to gain read-only access to the folder and a
different password for people who can have full access.


 Displays the list of people you have given access to this shared
folder or printer, and the type of access you've given them.
Only the people on this list will be able to view or use this
shared resource. You can specify different groups of people for
different folders or printers.


 Click this to give someone access to this shared folder or
printer.


Click this to remove someone from the list. The person you remove
will no longer have access to this shared folder or printer.

Click this to change the access settings for the selected person.


 Specifies that the person has read-only access to your shared
folder. This means the person can connect to and view (but not
change) your folder and its contents.


 Specifies that the person has full access to your shared folder.
The person will be able to do everything in the folder, including
opening, creating, changing, and deleting files.


 Specifies that you want to customize the kind of access you give
to the person. You can select as many of the options as you want.


 Enables the person to look at your shared folders and open the
files in them.


 Enables the person to make changes to the files in your shared
folder. This does not include creating new files.


 Enables the person to create new files in your shared folder.
The person will be able to copy files into the folder.


 Enables the person to display a list of the files in your shared
folder. 


 Enables the person to delete files from your shared folder.

 Enables the person to change the properties of files in your
shared folder. For example, if you have a file marked as
read-only, the person could change it so that it is not
read-only.


 Enables the person to change the access permissions.


 Adds the selected person to the list, giving him or her
read-only access to your shared folder. This means that the
person can open and view files in your shared folder but cannot
change them or add new ones.


 Adds the selected person to the list, giving him or her full
access to this shared folder or printer.


 Adds the selected person to the list, and enables you to specify
the exact kind of access you want the person to have.


 Specifies that although the folder itself may or may not be
shared, it is still indirectly shared and you can gain access to
it through a shared parent folder.


Specifies that other people cannot see or use this printer from
their computers. To share this printer with other people, click
Shared As.


Specifies that you want to share this printer with other people.
You also need to specify the sharename and password information.


Specifies the name of the shared printer. You can use the
suggested name or type a new one. When someone wants to use this
printer, they will look for this name when they look at your
computer on the network.

Provides a place for you to add a comment about the shared
printer. Other people can see this comment if they look at your
printer on the network, either through the printer properties or
in Details view. When you share a printer, use the comment to
identify the printer. For example, you might list the type of
printer and the location.


Specifies the password other people must use to connect to and
use your shared printer. If you don't want to use a password,
leave this box blank.


To connect to another computer on your network
If you installed networking when you set up Windows95, you can
easily connect to other computers on your  network (sometimes
referred to as a Local Area Network or LAN). Just double-click
the Network Neighborhood icon on your desktop, and then
double-click the computer you want. If you don't see the computer
you want, double-click the Entire Network icon.
If you don't have networking available (the Network Neighborhood
window is empty or the icon is missing), you need to set up
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 To assign (map) a drive letter to a network computer or folder
1    In My Computer or Network Neighborhood, click   on the
toolbar.
2    Click the Path box, and then type the path to the resource
you want. For example:
     \\computername\foldername
     If a password is required, Windows prompts you. 
Tips
     If the toolbar is not visible, click the View menu, and then
click Toolbar.
     You can also use the right mouse button to click My Computer
or Network Neighborhood, and then click Map Network Drive.
     To map to a computer or folder you've used recently, click
the arrow to the right of Path, and then click the one you want.

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To remove a drive-letter assignment
1    In My Computer or Network Neighborhood, click   on the
toolbar.
2    In the Drive box, click the resource whose drive-letter
assignment you want to remove.
Tips
     If the toolbar is not visible, click the View menu, and then
click Toolbar.
     You can also use the right mouse button to click My Computer
or Network Neighborhood, and then click Disconnect Network Drive.


To specify your computer and workgroup names
1    Click here   !EF(`netcpl.cpl',`Network,1')  to display
Network properties.
2    Click the Identification tab.
3    Type your computer name and workgroup name. The computer
name must be unique. You cannot use a name already in use on the
network.
Tip
     You can also type a description, if you want. This will be
visible to other people on the network when they look at a
listing of network computers.


The group of computers that your computer is in. A workgroup is
generally composed of the computers you are most likely to
communicate with, containing most of the network resources (such
as files and printers) you will want to use.


To see what network printers and folders are available to you
1    Double-click the Network Neighborhood icon. To see
additional printers and folders that are available, click Entire
Network.
2    Double-click the computer whose shared resources you want to
view.
Tips
     If you can't see a resource you're looking for, you might
not have access permission. Contact the person who shared the
resource.
     To see a hierarchical view of the network, click a computer
(or Entire Network), click File, and then click Explore.

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An item such as a folder, file, or printer that another computer
has made available for you to use on the network.

Sometimes known as a "tree", the hierarchical view shows which
files and folders are located in which folders.


To find a computer on your network
1    Click the Start button, and then point to Find.
2    Click Computer.
3    If you know only the name of the computer you are looking
for, type it in the Named boxfor example, marketing.
     If you know the path to the shared folder you are searching
for, you can specify both the computer and folder namefor
example \\marketing\reports.
4    Click Find Now.
Tip
     You can also find a computer by double-clicking the Network
Neighborhood icon on the desktop. 

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To use a shared network printer
1    In Network Neighborhood, locate and double-click the
computer where the printer you want to use is located. (To see
which computers have shared printers attached, click the View
menu, click Details, and look for printer names or descriptions
in the Comment column of the Network Neighborhood window.)
2    Double-click the printer icon in the window that appears.
3    To set up the printer, follow the instructions on the
screen.
Tip
     After you have set up a network printer, you can use it as
if it were attached to your computer. For related topics, look up
"printing" in the Help Index.


A printer attached to another computer that has been made
available for you to use on the network. May also be called a
"network printer".


To put additional items in your Network Neighborhood folder
1    Double-click the Network Neighborhood icon.
2    Double-click Entire Network. 
3    When you find something you want in your Network
Neighborhood (for example, a computer, folder, printer, or file),
drag it to the Network Neighborhood folder. It will appear there
each time you open Network Neighborhood.

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To open a shared folder on another computer
1    Double-click the Network Neighborhood icon, and then
double-click the computer where the shared folder is located. To
see more computers, double-click Entire Network.
2    Double-click the folder you want to connect to.
Tip
     You may want to assign a drive letter for shared folders
that you connect to often. 

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A folder on another computer that has been made available for you
to use on the network.


To log off of the network
1    Click the Start button, and then click Shut Down.
2    Click Close All Programs And Log On As A Different User.
3    Click Yes.
4    In the Enter Network Password box, click Cancel. Windows
will restart without logging you on to the network.


To log on to the network
1    Click the Start button, and then click Shut Down.
2    Click Close All Programs And Log On As A Different User.
3    Click Yes.
4    In the Enter Network Password box, type your user name and
password.
Tip
     If you want to log on to Windows and the network at the same
time, you can do so by making your Windows and network passwords
the same. For information about changing your password, click
Related Topics below.

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A password that will be used each time you log on to Windows. It
is not necessary to use a Windows password, as you can log on to
Windows without one if you want.


A password you use to log on to a network. You can set this to be
the same as your Windows password, so you have only one password
to remember.


To change your password for a NetWare server
1    Connect to your preferred server
2    Click the Start button, and then point to Programs.
3    Click MS-DOS Prompt.
4    Change to the drive mapped to your preferred server. 
5    Change to the folder that contains the SETPASS utility. If
you do not know where it is, use the Find command on the Start
menu to locate it.
6    Type your old password.
7    Type your new password.
Note
     If your password has already expired, you cannot log on to
the network to change the password. In this case, contact your
network administrator. 


To change your network password
1    Click here   !EF(`password.cpl',`Passwords,1')  to display
Passwords properties.
2    Click Change Other Passwords.
3    Click the password you want to change, and then click
Change.
4    Type your old password.
5    Type your new password, and then type it again in the
Confirm New Password box.
Note
     If you are using a NetWare server, click Related Topics
below for information about changing your password.

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 Click Help Topics to return to the list of topics. 


Identifies your computer to other people on the network. Give
your computer a unique name of up to 15 characters. The name
cannot include blank spaces.


Identifies the group of computers that your computer is in. A
workgroup is generally composed of the computers you are most
likely to communicate with, containing most of the network
resources (such as files and printers) you will want to use.
You can type an existing workgroup name or create a new workgroup
by typing a new name that contains up to 15 characters. Check
with your system administrator before creating a new workgroup.


Specifies an optional comment that other people see when they
look at your computer on the network. Use it to describe your
computer (for example, your name, department, or location) or the
type of information on it that you're sharing.


 Lists the network clients, adapters, protocols, and services (if
any) that are installed on your computer. 
     Client software enables you to use files and printers shared
on other network computers.
     An adapter is the hardware device that physically connects
your computer to the network. 
     A protocol is the "language" a computer uses to communicate
over a network. Computers must use the same protocol to
communicate with each other.
     One type of service enables you to share your files and
printers with other people on the network. Examples of other
services are automatic system backup, remote registry, and
network monitor agent.

Click this to add a network component to your computer. 


Click this to remove a network component from your computer.


Click this to view or change settings for the selected network
component.


Click this to turn file sharing on or off. File sharing enables
people using other computers to read or modify files you share on
your computer. To share a specific folder, change its sharing
properties in My Computer or Windows Explorer.


Click this to turn printer sharing on or off. When you share your
printers, people using other computers can print their files on
your printers. To share a specific printer, change its sharing
properties in My Computer or Windows Explorer.


Click this to turn file and printer sharing on or off. To share a
specific folder or printer, change its sharing properties in My
Computer or Windows Explorer.


Shows which network will validate your logon, enabling you to use
the network. When you log on, Windows prompts you for a password,
and may ask for other information, such as a server or domain
name.
To select a different option for your primary network logon,
click one in this list. If you click Windows Logon, you will be
logged on to Windows95, but no message will be shown if you
cannot be connected to the network (for example, if your network
is down or you type an incorrect password). You might want to use
Windows Logon when you know your computer is not connected to a
network (for example, if you are currently using a portable
computer on the road).


Click this to select the manufacturer and model of the component
you want to install.


Lists the types of network components you can install: 
     An adapter is the hardware device that physically connects
your computer to the network. 
     A protocol is the "language" a computer uses to communicate
over a network. Computers must use the same protocol to
communicate with each other.
     Client software enables you to use files and printers shared
on other network computers.
     One type of service enables you to share your files and
printers with other people on the network. Examples of other
services are automatic system backup, remote registry, and
network monitor agent.

Lists the items that can use this component.


Lists additional settings for the component.


Specifies the current value for the setting selected in the list
on the left.


Click this to specify a value for the setting selected on the
left.


Click this if you don't want to specify a value for the setting
selected on the left.


Specifies that the selected protocol is used by default (when no
other protocol is specified).


Click this to assign a password to each shared file or printer.
Other network users will need to know the password you assign
before they can use a file or printer you have shared.


Click this to specify which people can have access to each file
or printer you share. These people are listed on a master list,
and do not need a password to use resources you have shared.


Specifies the network domain or computer where the master list of
users is stored. 

Specifies whether you want to use the IPX/SPX protocol to run
programs that normally require NetBIOS. (IPX/SPX stands for
Internetwork Packet Exchange/Sequential Packet Exchange; NetBIOS
stands for Network Basic Input/Output System.)


Click this to connect to the Windows NT domain specified below
when you log on to Windows.


Lists the name of the Windows NT domain or the individual server
you will be logged on to. A domain is a set of computers on a
network that have been assigned a group name. A domain might
contain two or more workgroups. When you log on to the network,
your logon information is verified with the domain or server
listed here.


Click this to save time when you start Windows. When you log on
to the network, your previous network connections are available
(the mapped drive letters are listed), but Windows makes a
connection only as you use the drive.


 Click this if you want all your network connections restored
when you start Windows. This increases the time that startup
takes, but you know right away if a network server you were
connected to is not available.


Specifies the NetWare server that you will connect to when you
log on.


Specifies the drive letter that will be assigned to your first
network connection.


Specifies how you want Windows to search for files used by
NetWare utilities.


Specifies whether you want your logon script to run when you log
on to the network. The logon script automatically sets options
for your system that have been specified by your system
administrator.

Click the network device driver that this network adapter will
use. If you don't know, use the one that Windows selected by
default. 
     Enhanced mode (32-bit and 16-bit) NDIS driver
     Real mode (16-bit) NDIS driver
     Real mode (16-bit) ODI driver


Click this if you want to skip this step of specifying settings
for this network adapter and continue with setup. Note that the
adapter will not work until you complete this configuration step.


Shows the configuration for the settings that are shown. To
change to another configuration, click one in the list. To change
settings, click Basic Configuration 0, change the settings you
want, and then click OK.


Specifies which interrupt request line (IRQ) is used to send
signals between your network adapter and your computer's central
processing unit.


Specifies the address through which data is transferred between
your network adapter and your computer's central processing unit.
Use the default setting, if possible. Otherwise, check the
documentation that came with your computer and other devices to
see what addresses are already in use.


Automatically assigns an Internet Protocol (IP) address to your
computer from a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server
or a Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) Dialup Router.


Click this to specify the Internet Protocol (IP) address assigned
to your computer.


Type the Internet Protocol (IP) address obtained from your
network administrator. An IP address is four numbers from 0 to
255, separated by periods.


Type the Subnet Mask number obtained from your network
administrator. This number combined with the IP address
identifies which network your computer is on.

Type the number for the gateway you want to add. The value in
each field must be a number between 0 and 255. A gateway is a
connection or interchange point that connects two networks that
would otherwise be incompatible. For example, a local area
network (LAN) may need a gateway to connect it to a wide area
network (WAN) or to the Internet.


Lists the gateways your computer can use. A gateway is a
connection or interchange point that connects two networks that
would otherwise be incompatible. For example, a local area
network (LAN) may need a gateway to connect it to a wide area
network (WAN) or to the Internet.


Adds a gateway to your computer.


Removes the selected gateway from your computer.


Click this if you do not want to use the Domain Name System (DNS)
to identify your computer on the network. DNS is a hierarchical
naming system that uses a combination of text names separated by
periods to create a unique name. For example, if George
Washington could have connected to the Internet, his
identification (address) might have been
"georgewa.whitehouse.gov".


Click this if you want to use the Domain Name System (DNS) to
identify your computer on the network. DNS is a hierarchical
naming system that uses a combination of text names separated by
periods to create a unique name. For example, if George
Washington could have connected to the Internet, his
identification (address) might have been
"georgewa.whitehouse.gov".


Provides a place to type the host name for your computer. This
might be a name you use to identify your computer on a smaller,
local network, such as the one in your company (for example,
"JanA"). The host name is combined with a domain name or suffix
to create your Internet address.


Provides a place to type the name of the domain your computer
belongs to. Domain refers to a set of computers on a network that
have been assigned a group name. For example, a company's domain
name on the Internet might be something like "thiscompany.com". A
domain might contain two or more workgroups.


Type the number for the DNS server where information about your
computer is stored. This information enables your computer to
connect to the network. See your network administrator or contact
your network provider for the number(s).
(The DNS server contains a database that converts the name
assigned to your computer into a number that enables the computer
to connect to the network.)

 Adds a new DNS server to the list of servers that Windows will
search for the name assigned to a computer.


Removes the selected server from the list that Windows will 
search for the name assigned to a computer.


Lists the DNS servers that contain a database that Windows will
search for the name assigned to your computer. Servers will be
searched in the order listed.


Provides a space to type a name such as "yourcompany.com" that
helps identify your computer on the Internet. Your host name
combines with this domain suffix to create your computer's
Internet address.
You can have multiple domain suffixes. When searching for your
name in its database, a DNS server searches first for your host
name alone, and then for your host name combined with each
suffix.


Lists the available domain suffixes. A domain suffix is a name
such as "yourcompany.com" that helps identify your computer on
the Internet. Your host name combines with the domain suffix to
create your computer's Internet address. When searching for your
name in the database, a DNS server searches first for your host
name alone, and then for your host name combined with each
suffix.


Adds a domain suffix, which is a name such as "yourcompany.com"
that helps identify your computer on the Internet.


Removes a domain suffix from the list.


Click this if you don't want to use Windows Internet Naming
Service (WINS) resolution. WINS enables you to use programs that
require NetBIOS protocol.


Click this if you want to use Windows Internet Naming Service
(WINS) resolution. WINS enables you to use programs that require
NetBIOS protocol.

Type the number identifying a Windows Internet Naming Service
(WINS) server. The primary WINS server is required. If you
specify a secondary server, your computer attempts to access the
primary server first.


Provides a space to type the number identifying an additional
WINS server. If you specify a secondary server, your computer
attempts to access the primary server first.


Provides a space to type the Scope ID number. The Scope ID
defines a group of computers that recognize a registered NetBIOS
name. Computers with the same Scope ID will be able to hear each
other's NetBIOS "traffic" or messages.


Click this to use Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to
supply the information needed to set up your Windows Internet
Naming Service (WINS) configuration. DHCP obtains the information
from a server.


Specifies the name of the computer for which properties are
listed.


Specifies a description or other comment about the computer.


Specifies the name of the workgroup of computers this computer
belongs to. A workgroup is generally composed of the computers
you are most likely to communicate with, containing most of the
network resources (such as files and printers) you will want to
use.


Specifies the type of network or service this computer is using,
such as File And Printer Sharing For Microsoft Networks.


Specifies the name of the person who logged on to the network
using this computer.

Specifies the domain this computer belongs to. Domain refers to a
set of computers on a network that have been assigned a group
name. For example, a company's domain name on the Internet might
be something like "thiscompany.com". A domain might contain two
or more workgroups.


Click this to look at information about connections to this
computer.


Click this to see who is connected to this computer and to see
how system resources such as processing time are being used.


Click this to enable you or an administrator to change settings
on this computer remotely (without going directly to the computer
to change them).


A gateway is a connection or interchange point that connects two
networks that would otherwise be incompatible. For example, a
local area network (LAN) may need a gateway to connect it to a
wide area network (WAN) or to the Internet.


 Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) enables you to use
programs that require NetBIOS protocol.


You can choose to have an Internet Protocol (IP) address assigned
to this computer by a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
server or a Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) Dialup Router. Or you
can obtain an IP address from your network administrator and type
it in the space provided.


A gateway is a connection or interchange point that connects two
networks that would otherwise be incompatible. For example, a
local area network (LAN) may need a gateway to connect it to a
wide area network (WAN) or to the Internet.


Provides a place to type the path of the folder you want to
share.

Click this to browse for the folder you want to share.


Displays the name of the computer for which information is shown.


 Displays the name of the company that produces the networking
software this server is using.


 Displays the version of networking software this server is
using.


 Displays the date the networking software was last updated.


 Displays the copyright information for the networking software.


 Displays the number of computers that are currently connected to
this server.


 Displays the maximum number of connections that can be made to
this server.


 Displays the name of the workgroup that this server is part of.

 Displays a comment about this server.


 Displays the names of servers this computer is currently
connected to, along with other information such as the user name
being used for the connections.


 Provides the list of users and groups used for specifying who is
allowed to access shared resources. This server also validates
users and groups accessing these shared resources.

Click this to look at information about connections to this
computer.


Click this to see who is connected to this computer and to see
how system resources such as processing time are being used.


Click this to enable you or an administrator to change settings
on this computer remotely (without going directly to the computer
to change them).


Specifies the drive letter that will be used to connect to the
network computer. This is known as "mapping to a network drive."
Windows automatically selects the next available drive letter. To
specify a different drive letter, type the letter or click one in
the list.


Specifies the path of the shared folder you want to connect to. 
In most cases, type the path in the following format: 
\\computername\foldername 
To select a shared folder that you connected to recently, click
one in the list.


Specifies whether to connect to this shared folder every time you
start Windows.
If you don't use this folder often, make sure this box is not
checked. This speeds up Windows startup.

Specifies whether to connect to this shared folder as the root of
the drive. If this box is checked, when you switch to the drive
letter, you are automatically connected to the shared folder and
you won't have access to higher-level folders from this drive.
For example, if you use drive X to connect to
\\server\volume\folder\subfolder, when you switch to X:\, you are
connected to \subfolder, and you cannot move to \folder by using
drive X.
Clearing this check box may cause some programs to have trouble
running over the network.


 Click this If you need to browse for a drive on a 16-bit
network. A 16-bit network is an older model network written to
work with Windows version 3.1. The default setting when you are
browsing through the Network Neighborhood does not show 16-bit
network resources.


Click this to be able to browse for a printer on a 16-bit
network. A 16-bit network is an older model network written to
work with Windows version 3.1. The default setting when you are
browsing through the Network Neighborhood does not show printers
connected to a 16-bit network.


Displays the network computers you are currently connected to.
Click the one you want to disconnect from, and then click OK. To
select more than one computer, press and hold down CTRL while you
click the computers.


Specifies the port to connect the network printer to.
Windows automatically selects the next available port. To select
a different port, click one in the list.


Specifies the path of the printer you want to connect to.
In most cases, type the path in the following format: 
\\computername\printername


Reconnects your computer to this printer each time you start your
computer or Windows.
If you don't use this printer often, make sure this box is not
checked. This speeds up Windows startup.


Displays the ports that are currently being used. 
To select one port, click it. To select more than one, press and
hold down CTRL while you click the ports.


Lists the NetWare servers that your computer is currently
connected to or that are available for your computer to connect
to.

Displays the name of the server, printer, or folder you are
trying to connect to. 


Provides a space for you to type a password that will be used
when you make this connection.


Specifies whether to save the password so that you don't have to
retype it the next time you make this connection.


Specifies whether to log on to the server as a guest. This
enables you to log on to a server even though your user name is
not on the list of those that have been given access to the
server. When you log on as a guest, you generally do not need to
type a password, and you will probably have limited access
permissions. For example, you may be able to see files but not
change them.


Provides a space for you to type a user name. Depending on the
network you are using, this might be some variation of your own
name (for example "Fredb") that you use to log on to Windows. Or
it might be an account name or some other name that was assigned
by a network administrator.


Provides a space for you to type a domain name. A domain is a set
of computers on a network that have been assigned a group name. A
domain might contain two or more workgroups. When you log on to
the network, your logon information is verified with the domain.


Provides a space for you to type a domain name. A domain is a set
of computers on a network that have been assigned a group name. A
domain might contain two or more workgroups. When you log on to
the network, your logon information is verified with the domain.


Provides a space for you to type a user name, which is used for
logging on to Windows.


Provides a space for you to type a password that will be used
when you log on to Windows. It is not necessary to type a
password, as you can log on to Windows without one if you want.

Provides a space for you to type a Windows password. You can set
other passwords,  such as your password to log on to a network,
to be the same as your Windows password. That way, you have only
one password to remember.


Provides a space for you to confirm the password you typed. 


Provides a space for you to type the name of the shared computer
you want to findfor example, marketing. Windows will list all
the shared folders that it finds on that computer.
If you know the path to the shared folder you are searching for,
you can specify both the computer and folder namefor example
\\marketing\reports.


Provides a space for you to specify the name of the user you want
to add.


Displays the name of the server that contains the list of users.
 You cannot change this setting here. To specify a different
server, double-click the Network icon in Control Panel, and then
click the Access Control tab.


Displays the names you want to add to the list.


 Provides the list of names from the server specified above.
Select the names you want to add permissions for, and then click
the permissions you want to add.



 Network Troubleshooter
This troubleshooter will help you identify and solve problems
with your computer's network. Just click to answer the questions,
and then try the suggested steps to fix the problem.
What's wrong?
     I can't log on to the network. 
     I can't see other computers in Network Neighborhood.
     I can't connect to a specific computer. 
     I can't share a folder or printer on my computer. 
     People on my network can't connect to my shared resources. 
     I can't set up a network adapter.


Can people on the network see your computer in the Network
Neighborhood?
     Yes. 
     No. 

When people view your computer, do they see the correct shares?
     Yes, but they can't connect to them.
     No. 


Make sure sharing is enabled on your computer
     Click here   !EF(`netcpl.cpl',`Network,0')  to display
Network properties.
Is the File And Print Sharing button available? 
     Yes. 
     No.


Make sure that file and print sharing are enabled
     Click File And Print Sharing, and then make sure both boxes
are checked.
Did this fix the problem?
     Yes. I can share my files now. Close the
troubleshooter.%!CW(`proc4')
     No, I'm still having trouble. What else could be wrong?


Next steps
Either your network does not support file sharing, or your
network administrator has not enabled this feature. For more
information, contact your network administrator.
     Return to the beginning of the troubleshooter.
     Close the troubleshooter.%!CW(`proc4')


Have you set up new hardware on your computer recently?
     Yes.
     No.


Did Device Manager report any conflicts?
     Yes.
     No.


Install your new network adapter card
     Click here  !EF(`sysdm.cpl',`Add New Hardware,1') to start
the Add New Hardware wizard.
     Return to the beginning of the troubleshooter.
     Close the troubleshooter.%!CW(`proc4')


Resolve hardware conflicts
The Hardware Conflict Troubleshooter helps you identify and
resolve hardware conflicts. 
     Start the Hardware Conflict Troubleshooter.
     Return to the beginning of the Network Troubleshooter.
     Close the Network Troubleshooter.%!CW(`proc4')


Is the network card already installed in your computer?
     Yes.
     No.
     I don't know.

Install your network card
You need to install your network card. Turn off and unplug your
computer, and install the network card, following the
instructions that came with it. Then use the Add New Hardware
wizard in Control Panel to set up the network card. 
     Return to the beginning of the troubleshooter.
     Close the troubleshooter.%!CW(`proc4')


Check to see which network card is installed in your computer
1    Click here   !EF(`netcpl.cpl',`Network,0')  to display
Network properties.
2    Look at the list to see whether a network adapter is
installed. A network adapter has a   icon beside it. 
Did you find a network card?
     Yes.
     No.


Check the network card and slot
1    For reference, you might want to print this procedure by
clicking Options and then clicking Print Topic.
2    Shut down Windows. 
3    Turn off your computer and unplug it. 
4    Following the instructions in your computer's manual, remove
the cover of your computer. 
5    Locate your network card, and make sure it is properly
seated in the slot. 
     If it is properly seated, the slot could be faulty. Try
moving the network card to another slot in your computer. For
instructions, see the documentation for your network card.
6    If moving it to another slot does not solve the problem, the
network card probably needs to be replaced. 
     Return to the beginning of the troubleshooter.
     Close the troubleshooter.%!CW(`proc4')


Can you see any computers in Network Neighborhood?
     I can see some but not all of them.
     I see only my computer.
     I can't see any computers on the network. 


Do you see the Entire Network icon in Network Neighborhood?
     Yes. 
     No. 


View the Entire Network
     Double-click the Entire Network icon.
Can you view other computers on the network?
     Yes. 
     No. 


Have you switched to a different workgroup?
When you open Network Neighborhood, it displays computers in the
workgroup that contains your computer. If your computer has been
moved to a different workgroup, you won't see them right away. 
     How do I specify a different workgroup?
     I still can't find it. What else could be wrong?


What problem occurred?
     I can't find the computer on the network.
     I can find the computer on the network, but I can't view the
shared resources.
     I can view the shared resources, but I can't connect to
them.
     A different problem occurred.


Is the computer on the network?
1    Click the Start button, and then point to Find. 
2    Click Computer.
3    Type the name of the computer you're looking for, and then
click Find Now.
Did you find the computer?
     Yes. 
     No. 

Try to view the shares on the computer
     Double-click the computer name in the list of found
computers.
Can you view the shares on the computer?
     Yes. 
     No. 


Contact the computer's administrator
The computer may have a problem, or it may be disconnected from
the network. Contact the computer's administrator for more
information.
     Close the troubleshooter.%!CW(`proc4')


 Contact the computer's administrator
The computer may not currently have any shared resources
available. Contact the computer's administrator for more
information.
     Close the troubleshooter.%!CW(`proc4')


Contact the computer's administrator
You may not have permission to use the resources on that
computer. Contact the computer's administrator for access rights.
     Close the troubleshooter.%!CW(`proc4')


Make sure the network cable is connected properly
     Make sure the cable is connected securely to the network
adapter. Also, if your network adapter is a PC card (PCMCIA),
make sure it is fully inserted in your computer. Then try to view
the computers again.
Did this fix the problem?
     Yes. The computers are available now. Close the
troubleshooter.%!CW(`proc4')
     No, I'm still having trouble. What else could be wrong?


Make sure the network cable is connected properly
     Make sure the cable is connected securely to the network
adapter. Also, if your network adapter is a PC card (PCMCIA),
make sure it is fully inserted in your computer. Then try to set
it up again.
Did this fix the problem?
     Yes. Close the troubleshooter.%!CW(`proc4')
     No, I'm still having trouble. What else could be wrong?


Check the settings for the network adapter
1    For reference, you might want to print this procedure by
clicking Options and then clicking Print Topic.
2    Click here   !EF(`netcpl.cpl',`Network,0')  to display
Network properties.
3    Click your network adapter, click Properties, and then click
Advanced.
4    If the setting labeled Transceiver Type is available in the
Property list, click it. Make sure the value is set to match the
type of network cable you are using. 
     If you don't know what type of cable your network uses,
contact your network administrator.
5    Click the Resources tab.
6    Make sure the hardware settings match the settings for your
network adapter. If you don't know what your network adapter's
settings are, click Configuration Type, and then click Detected
Config, if it appears in the list. 
     If Detected Config does not appear in the list, see the
documentation for your network adapter for information on
determining the settings.
Tip
     For Help on an item, click   at the top of the dialog box,
and then click the item.
Did this fix the problem?
     Yes. Close the troubleshooter.%!CW(`proc4')
     No, I'm still having trouble. What else could be wrong?


Check the network protocol you are using
1    Click here   !EF(`netcpl.cpl',`Network,0')  to display
Network properties.
2    Make sure the name of your network adapter appears in the
list. A network adapter has a   icon beside it. 
3    Make sure at least one network protocol is in the list. A
protocol has a   icon beside it. 
4    Click your network adapter, and then click Properties.
5    Click the Bindings tab.
6    Make sure the box next to the name of your network protocol
is checked. 
Tip
     Make sure your protocol is the same one that other computers
on your network are using. If it is not, you will be unable to
see other computers on your network. If you don't know what
protocol you should be using, contact your network administrator.
Did this fix the problem?
     Yes. Close the troubleshooter.%!CW(`proc4')
     No, I'm still having trouble. What else could be wrong?


Check the network protocol you are using
1    Click here   !EF(`netcpl.cpl',`Network,0')  to display
Network properties.
2    Look at the list to see what protocols your computer uses. A
protocol has a   icon beside it. Make sure that you are using the
correct protocols. If you don't know what protocol you should be
using, contact your network administrator.
Is the correct protocol listed?
     No. How do I install another protocol?
     Yes, but I'm still having trouble. What else could be wrong?
     I don't want to do this now. Close the
troubleshooter.%!CW(`proc4')

Which network client are you using?
1    Click here   !EF(`netcpl.cpl',`Network,0')  to display
Network properties.
2    Look at the list to see what clients your computer uses. A
client has a   icon beside it. Make sure that you are using the
correct client for your network. If you don't know what client
you should be using, contact your network administrator.
Is the correct client listed?
     No. How do I install another client?
     Yes, but I'm still having trouble. What else could be wrong?
     I don't want to do this now. Close the
troubleshooter.%!CW(`proc4')


What network are you using?
     I am using the Client for Microsoft Networks.
     I am using Novell NetWare.
     I am using a different network.
     I don't know. How do I find out?


Check the network client you are using
1    Click here   !EF(`netcpl.cpl',`Network,0')  to display
Network properties.
2    Look at the list to see what clients your computer uses. A
client has a   icon beside it. 
What network are you using?
     I am using the Client for Microsoft Networks.
     I am using the Client for NetWare Networks.
     I am using a different network.


No network is installed
The problems you have mentioned indicate that no network software
is installed on your computer. 
     View instructions on installing network software.
     Return to the beginning of the troubleshooter.
     Close the troubleshooter.%!CW(`proc4')


What problem occurred?
     No domain server could validate my password.
     A duplicate computer name exists on the network.
     I forgot my network password.
     A different problem occurred.


Contact your network administrator
     Contact your network administrator and ask to have your
password changed.
     Return to the beginning of the troubleshooter.
     Close the troubleshooter.%!CW(`proc4')


Change your computer name
1    Click here   !EF(`netcpl.cpl',`Network,2')  to display
Network properties.
2    Click the Identification tab. 
3    Type a different computer name. Or add a number or letter to
the computer name to make it unique.
     Return to the beginning of the troubleshooter.
     Close the troubleshooter.%!CW(`proc4')


Check your network domain
1    Click here   !EF(`netcpl.cpl',`Network,0')  to display
Network properties.
2    Click Client For Microsoft Networks, and then click
Properties.
3    Make sure that Log On To Windows NT Domain is checked, and
that the correct Windows NT domain is listed. If you do not know
which domain is correct, contact your network administrator. 
     If the correct domain is listed, contact your network
administrator to make sure you have an account in that domain.
Did this fix the problem?
     Yes. I can log on now. Close the
troubleshooter.%!CW(`proc4')
     No. What else could be wrong?


What problem occurred?
     I see the message "Server name is not valid or server is not
available."
     The network processed a logon script when it shouldn't have.
     The network didn't process a logon script when it should
have.
     I forgot my network password.
     A different problem occurred.

Check your preferred server
1    Click here   !EF(`netcpl.cpl',`Network,0')  to display
Network properties.
2    Click Client For NetWare Networks, and then click
Properties.
3    Make sure that the correct preferred server is listed. If
you do not know which server is correct, contact your network
administrator. 
     If the correct preferred server is listed, contact your
network administrator to make sure you have an account on that
server. If you know you have an account on the server, contact
your network administrator to determine whether the server is
working properly.
     Return to the beginning of the troubleshooter.
     Close the troubleshooter.%!CW(`proc4')


Make sure logon script processing is turned on
1    Click here   !EF(`netcpl.cpl',`Network,0')  to display
Network properties.
2    Click Client For NetWare Networks, and then click
Properties.
3    Make sure Enable Logon Script Processing is checked. 
Did this fix the problem?
     Yes. I can log on now. Close the
troubleshooter.%!CW(`proc4')
     No. What else could be wrong?


Next steps
You've encountered a networking problem that the Network
Troubleshooter can't help you solve. Here are some more steps you
can try:
     Make sure that the network cable is connected to your
network card and to the network. 
     Make sure the network card is installed and set up
correctly. For more information, see the documentation for your
network card.
     Find out whether the network is working correctly.
For more information to help you solve the problem, contact your
network administrator, or try looking in the documentation for
your network card or software.
     Return to the beginning of the troubleshooter.
     Close the troubleshooter.%!CW(`proc4')



To install the automatic backup feature on your computer
1    Click here   !EF(`netcpl.cpl',`Network,1') to display
Network properties.
2    Click Add. 
3    Click Service, and then click Add.
4    In the Manufacturers list, click the backup agent that your
network administrator has set up on the server: either Cheyenne
(ARCserve) or Arcada (Backup Exec). Then click OK. For Backup
Exec Agent, you also need to click the Protocol tab and then
select a protocol.
Tip
     After installing the backup agent, you need to enable
automatic backup in order for a backup to be performed. For
information, click Related Topics below.

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Topics%!AL("A_BUAGENT_ENABLE")


To disable automatic backup on your computer
1    Click here   !EF(`netcpl.cpl',`Network,1') to display
Network properties.
2    Click the backup agent that your network administrator has
set up on the server (either ARCserve or Backup Exec), and then
click Properties. 
3    Click Disable Network Backup.


To enable automatic backup on your computer
1    Click here   !EF(`netcpl.cpl',`Network,1') to display
Network properties.
2     Click the backup agent that your network administrator has
set up on the server (either ARCserve or Backup Exec), and then
click Properties. 
3    Click Enable Network Backup, and then complete the rest of
the dialog box.
Tip
     Before enabling automatic backup, you need to install the
backup agent on your computer. For information, click Related
Topics below.

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Topics%!AL("A_BKAGENT_INSTALL")


To have files restored over a network
     See your network administrator to request that files be
restored to your computer.


 To specify whether or not to restore your registry
1    Click here   !EF(`netcpl.cpl',`Network,1') to display
Network properties.
2     Click the backup agent that your network administrator has
set up on the server (either ARCserve or Backup Exec), and then
click Properties. 
3    Click the check box to specify whether you want the registry
restored when you have your whole system restored.
Note
     Before you can restore your system using a backup agent, you
will need to reinstall Windows95 on your computer. Then follow
the above procedure to specify the Registry option.


To exclude folders from ARCserve Agent backup
1    Click here   !EF(`netcpl.cpl',`Network,1') to display
Network properties.
2    In the network components list, click ARCserve Agent, and
then click Properties.
3    Click Add, click the folders you want to exclude when a
backup is done, and then click OK.
4    Click OK.
Tip
     To delete a folder from the list, click the folder, and then
click Remove.

To select folders to include in Backup Exec Agent backup
1    Click here   !EF(`netcpl.cpl',`Network,1') to display
Network properties.
2    In the network components list, click Backup Exec Agent, and
then click Properties.
3    Click Add, click a folder you want to include when a backup
is done, and then click OK.
4    Type a password if you want to assign one, and then click
OK.
5    If you want to add another folder to the list, click Add; if
not, click OK.
Tips
     To delete a folder from the list, click the folder, and then
click Remove.
     To change access control (password) information about a
folder, click the folder, and then click Details.
     If you want to back up your entire hard disk, make sure the
Published Folders section lists the drive and root (for example,
C:\).


To back up your files to a NetWare or Windows NT server
You can have files on your hard disk automatically backed up to a
network server by using a network service called a backup agent.
You need to use the backup agent that your network administrator
has set up on the server: either ARCserve or Backup Exec. 
Your network administrator specifies how often backups are done.
You specify which files should be backed up.
For more information about setting up a backup agent service or
changing settings such as which folders are backed up, click
Related Topics below.

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,AL("A_BKAGENT_INSTALL;A_BUAGENT_EXCLUDE_FLDRS;A_BUAGENT_PUBLISHE
D_FLDRS;A_BACKUP")} Related
Topics%!AL("A_BKAGENT_INSTALL;A_BUAGENT_EXCLUDE_FLDRS;A_BUAGENT_P
UBLISHED_FLDRS;A_BACKUP")


A place in a computer's memory that stores settings for the
computer (for example the default colors and patterns that appear
on the screen). Often the registry also stores settings for
programs installed on the computer, such as a word processing or
spreadsheet program.


Click this to turn off the backup agent. When backup is disabled,
the system backup specified by your network administrator will
not be performed.


Click this to turn on the backup agent. When backup is enabled,
your system will be automatically backed up to a network server,
according to the schedule specified by your network
administrator.


Lists the IPX address of your system. (IPX refers to Internetwork
Packet Exchange). The IPX protocol is used for local area network
(LAN) servers.


Provides a space to type a password so only those who know the
password can perform a backup on your system.


Provides a space to confirm the password you typed.


Click this if you do not want to have your system's registry
settings restored when your system is restored. The registry
defines settings such as which programs are installed on your
computer, which network connections you want to re-establish at
startup, and desktop settings such as wallpaper and colors.

Click this if you want to display status information while a
backup is being performed.


Displays the names of folders you have specified that you don't
want backed up. For example, to save time and space, you might
decide not to back up a temporary folder such as Temp.


Click this to delete the selected folder from the list of those
you don't want backed up. This has the effect of including the
folder in a backup.


Click this to add a folder to the list of those you don't want
backed up.


Click this to turn off the backup agent. When backup is disabled,
the system backup specified by your network administrator will
not be performed.


Click this to turn on the backup agent. When backup is enabled,
your system will be automatically backed up to a network server,
according to the schedule specified by your network
administrator.


Displays the name that identifies your computer on the network.


Click this to type a password that the network administrator must
enter in order to perform a backup on your system.


Tells you whether the Backup Exec Agent is running. If it's not
running, no backup can be performed on your system.

Click this if you want to have your system's registry settings
backed up. The registry defines settings such as which programs
are installed on your system, which network connections you want
to re-establish at startup, and desktop settings such as
wallpaper and colors.


Lists the folders you have specified to be backed up. If you want
to back up your entire hard disk, make sure this section lists
the drive and root (for example, C:\).


Click this if you want to change any information about the folder
selected in the Published Folders list.


 Click this to remove the selected folder from the list of
folders you have specified to be backed up.


Click this if you want to add a folder to the list of folders you
have specified to be backed up.


Displays the name of the folder whose contents are currently
displayed in the box below.


Displays the folders contained in the selected folder.
Double-click a folder to display its contents.


Click this to connect to a shared network resource by using a
drive letter on your computer.


Displays the selected drive. Click the arrow to display more
drives you can select.

Displays the path of the selected folder.


Click this to select a different folder to include in your
backup.


Displays the name of the folder you selected to include in your
backup.


Click this if you want to specify a password to control access to
this folder. Then type the password.


Click this if you want people connecting to this folder to be
able to read the contents but not modify them.


Click this to specify that backups be done using the
IPX/SPX-compatible protocol. (IPX/SPX refers to Internetwork
Packet Exchange/Sequential Packet Exchange.) Click this option if
you are backing up to a Novell NetWare server, or to a Windows NT
server that is running IPX/SPX.

Click this to specify that backups be done using the TCP/IP
protocol. TCP/IP is a protocol used to connect to the Internet
and wide-area networks. Click this option if you are backing up
to a Windows NT server that is running TCP/IP.


Displays the servers that are available to back up your system.
Servers are listed by either their host name or their IP
(Internet Protocol) address. The host name is a name that
identifies the computer on the local network (for example,
"ADMIN"). See your network administrator for the information you
need.


Click this to remove a server from the list of those that can be
used to back up your system.

Click this to add a server to the list of those that can be used
to back up your system. Ask your system administrator for
information about available servers.


Type the name or the IP (Internet Protocol) address of the server
where your backup will be done. See your network administrator
for the information you need.


Help is available for each item in this group. Click   at the top
of the dialog box, and then click the specific item you want
information about.


Click this to capture a port (map it to a network drive).


Click this to release a port (remove the mapping to a network
drive).


Specifies how much time (in seconds) Windows will wait for the
printer to come online before reporting an error.


Determines whether files that have already been sent to the
printer will still be printed even if the port is disconnected
from the printer (for example, if the printer is disconnected
from the network). If this box is checked, the files will still
be printed. 


Help is available for each item in this group. Click   at the top
of the dialog box, and then click the specific item you want
information about.


 Specifies the form type (page dimensions) that you want to use.
To use the default form, type a zero in this box, and make sure
the Name box is empty.

Provides a space for you to type the name of the form you want to
use. Type the name exactly as it appears on your NetWare server. 
To use the default form, type a zero in the Type box, and make
sure the this box is empty.


Help is available for each item in this group. Click   at the top
of the dialog box, and then click the specific item you want
information about.


Inserts a banner page (separator page) between each document
printed. A banner page is useful if many people use your printer
or if you print multiple documents at once. To customize the
banner page, type the text you want.
Note  If you are using a PostScript printer, make sure this box
is not checked, unless your network administrator has configured
your printer to provide a PostScript banner page.


Specifies the number of copies you want printed.
This setting applies to all documents you print on this printer.
Sometimes you can also specify the number of copies you want to
print from within a program. If you change this setting in your
program, the change will affect only the document you print from
that program. It is recommended that you do not change the
setting in both places. 


For files printed from MS-DOSbased programs, specifies whether
to convert tabs to spaces and how many spaces to substitute for
each tab. 


Specifies whether a form-feed command is sent to the printer
after your file is printed. Check this box only if your
MS-DOSbased program does not automatically do this.