20 Setting Up
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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.
1Click the Start button, point to All Programs—>
Accessories—> Communications, and then click Network Setup
Wizard.
2On the welcome screen, click Next.
3Click checklist for creating a network.
HINT: Selecting the
connection method This
computer connects
directly to the Internet
enables the integrated
firewall provided with
Windows XP.
4Complete the checklist and required preparations, and then return to
the Network Setup Wizard.
5Follow the instructions on the screen.
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
page43.
Windows XP
1Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.
2Click the Start button and then click Turn off Computer.
3Click Turn of f.
The computer automatically turns off after the shutdown process
finishes.
4Turn off your monitor and any other devices connected to power.