Step 1: Configure Windows 95 for use with your modem

If you are sure your modem drivers have been installed correctly but have never had Internet access before, proceed to Step 2.

 

If you have had Internet access on you computer before, go to Step 4.

To see if Windows 95 already knows about your modem, follow this sequence:

     -> -> .

If Windows 95 already knows about your modem, you will see it listed in the Modems Properties dialog box. If not, you will immediately be taken into the Install a New Modem wizard, which will step you through configuring Windows 95 for use with your modem. Make sure your modem is turned on and connected before using the wizard.

 

Step 2: Install Dial-up Networking

You may already have installed this option during setup, particularly if you installed Windows 95 on a laptop.

To see if you already have Dial-up Networking installed, simply double-click the icon on your desktop. If you see a folder called in the window that opens (see below), the option is already installed and you are ready to move on to Step 3.

To install Dial-up Networking if it's not already present:

1. Click -> ->.

   The Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box will appear (see below).

   

2. Click the Windows Setup tab to bring it forward.
3. In the list of Components that appears, select Communications; then click the Details... button. Make sure the Communications checkbox is checked before you click Details...

   A Communications dialog box will appear (see below).

   

4. On the list of Components that appears, check the Dial-up Networking checkbox. Then click OK.
5. Click the OK button in the previous dialog box.
6. Insert the requested floppy disk or CD-ROM. Windows 95 will install the appropriate files.