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How to Start an Internet-Based Program Using MSN
Last reviewed: October 6, 1997
Article ID: Q174737
The information in this article applies to:
- The Microsoft Network, versions 1.3, 2.0, 2.5
SUMMARY
This article describes how to start an Internet-based program using MSN, The Microsoft Network, to connect to the Internet.
MORE INFORMATION
To start an Internet-based program using MSN to connect to the Internet, use the following steps:
- Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Dial-Up Networking.
- Double-click the MSN connection.
- In the User Name box, type "MSN/<member_ID>" (without quotation marks), where <member_ID> is your MSN member identification.
- In the Password box, type your MSN password, and then click Connect.
- Close the Dial-Up Networking window.
- After you are connected to MSN, start the Internet-based program you want to use.
NOTE: When you connect to MSN using these steps, MSN does not disconnect from the Internet automatically. To disconnect from the Internet, either double-click the Dial-Up Networking icon on the taskbar or click the Connected To <Your ISP> button on the taskbar, and then click Disconnect.
Additional query words: 1.30 2.00 2.50 Last reviewed: October 6, 1997 |