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Setting Up a Home and Office Network
(Windows XP Only)
Windows XP provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the
process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between
computers in a home or small office.
HINT: Selecting the
connection method This
computer connects
directly to the Internet
enables the integrated
firewall provided with
Windows XP.
1
Click the Start button, point to All Programs—>
Accessories—> Communications, and then click Network Setup
Wizard.
2 On the welcome screen, click Next.
3 Click checklist for creating a network.
4 Complete the checklist and required preparations, and then return to
the Network Setup Wizard.
5 Follow the instructions on the screen.
Turning Off the Computer
NOTICE: To prevent data loss, you must turn off your computer through the
Start menu rather than by pressing the power button.
HINT: If you are having
difficulty turning off your
computer, see "General
Program Problems" on
page 42.
Windows XP
1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.
2 Click the Start button and then click Turn off Computer.
3 Click Turn off.
The computer automatically turns off after the shutdown process
finishes.
4 Turn off your monitor and any other devices connected to power.
Windows 2000
1 Save and exit any programs and files you have open.
2 Click the Start button, and then click Shut Down.
3 Click the pull-down menu under What do you want the computer
to do?.