Network and Internet Connections

The redesigned Windows XP Control Panel now contains a section called Network and Internet Connections, the second of the nine categories under Category View in Control Panel. The tip groupings below correspond to the Classic View in Windows XP. The final table below shows available feature access comparisons via the two Control Panel styles.

Internet Options
Cookie Knowledge	[Internet Explorer 5.0+] A Quick E-Mail from a Webpage	Use Internet Explorer Classic Search

Network Connections
Add Shared Network Drive Buttons to Toolbar	Blank Password Network Access	Increased DSL and Cable Modem Speed for XP
Install NetBEUI on Windows XP	Local Area Network Connection Status	Broadband Speed Increase Via QoS Manipulation
Running IIS and PWS on XP Home	Application Freezes When Using File Open Dialog Box	Quick Guide to Simple File Sharing

Feature Access Comparison Between Category and Classic Views

Network and Internet Connections
Category View	Classic View
Pick A Task Section -Set up or change internet connection -Create a connection to the network at your workplace -Set up or change your home or small office network	No Direct Link To Any Of These Tasks
Pick A Control Panel Icon -Internet Options -Network Connections	All Of The Icons Available In Classic View
'See Also' Section -My Network Places -Printers and Other hardware -Remote Desktop -Phone and Modem Options	No 'See Also' Section My Network Places Not Available Printers Available Via Printers Icon Remote Desktop Available Via System Icon Phone and Modem Available Via Icon
Troubleshooters -Home or Small Office Networking -Internet Explorer -Network Diagnostics	No Troubleshooter Access

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Slipstreamed XP/SP2 CD
How to create including
burning instructions for
Nero and Roxio

Slipstreamed XP/SP3 CD

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Vista and Windows 7

Service Pack 2
Articles Archive

Guide to Simple File Sharing
Share Folders, Files, and Printers in XP Home and Professional

Virtual Memory Paging File
Size - Optimize
Defragment - Monitor

Common Solutions

Consider A Donation

Basic How To Articles
for XP Newbies

- Managing Starting / Stopping XP
- Managing Desktop Components
- Managing Basic Hardware Settings
- Managing Folders and Files
- Managing Applications

System Services Guide

Troubleshooting Shutdown Issues

XP File Management
Tips to organize Quick Launch, Search, and Windows Explorer for easier, efficient use.

Protecting System and Data Via NTBackup
Backup w/ Wizard
Backup w/ Adv. Mode

Windows Update Catalog
Windows Update Catalog offers centralized XP and .NET Critical Updates, Service Pack, and Hardware Driver Downloads

Automatic Update

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Rate Card

XP Power Toys
Power Toys Download

Clean or Upgrade
XP Installation?
Which is better?

Consider A Donation

Bare Bones Troubleshooting
Tried everything and can't get XP to install? Take a look here.

The 'System Volume Information' Folder
What is it and why is it taking up room on your hard drive(s)?

Microsoft Management Console
A Guide to Understanding and Using This Often Overlooked but Useful XP Feature

Registry Tweaks and Edits

Backing Up and Restoring the XP Registry

Accessing The Different Methods of Repair Available in Windows XP

Generate File Listings from IE Context Menu

The "Send To" Menu Command
Add your own frequently accessed locations to make this context menu more useful.

Consider A Donation

Create A Personalized Boot Logo Screen

Using XP Disk Cleanup Utility

Using Disk Defragmenter Utility

Common Solutions

Tips and Solutions Arranged by XP Control Panel Groupings

- Reminder -

For many months now I've been posting a reminder about 'Patch Tuesday' or 'Second Tuesday' as it has come to be known when Microsoft releases the latest round of updates for Windows XP and other products.

If you're using a Microsoft operating system (and it's likely you are or you wouldn't be on this site) it's once again time to head for Windows Update for the latest round of Critical and Security updates.

As always, I strongly suggest you read about any update prior to installation, especially updates carrying a less than 'Critical' rating, and have a current system and data backup available in case it's necessary to restore the system to a pre-patch condition.

More info at Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification

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