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Q110739: How to Re-Create the Network Group and Its Program Icons

Article: Q110739
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 3.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 09-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11 
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SUMMARY
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If a program icon in the Network group or the Network group itself is deleted
from Program Manager, you can restore the icons and group by reinstalling the
network software.

MORE INFORMATION
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To do so:

1. From the Main group, run Windows Setup.

2. From the Options menu, choose Change Network Settings, and then choose the
  Networks button.

3. Note the current selections in this dialog box, and then choose "No Windows
  support for networks." Choose the OK button three times, then choose the
  Continue button.

4. From the Options menu, choose Change Network Settings, and then choose the
  Networks button.

5. Choose Install Microsoft Windows Network (or use the settings you noted in
  step 4) and then choose OK.

6. Configure your Network Settings in the Network Setup dialog box and then
  choose OK.

  NOTE: If you previously chose to share your files or printers with others, you
  must choose the Sharing button and reset these options to enable sharing.

7. Configure Windows for Workgroups for your network card and then choose OK. If
  you don't know what card to select, choose the Detect button.

8. Ensure the User Name, Workgroup, and Computer Name are correct and then
  choose OK.

9. Choose No until Windows Setup indicates your AUTOEXEC.BAT, SYSTEM.INI, and
  PROTOCOL.INI files have been updated, then choose OK.

10. Choose Restart Computer.

Additional query words: 3.11

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbWFWSearch kbWFW311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.11

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