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Q135900: Windows 95 CD-ROM Internet.txt File

Article: Q135900
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbsetup win95
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SUMMARY
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This article contains a copy of the information in the Internet.txt file from
the Windows 95 CD-ROM. Setup copies this file to the Windows folder.

MORE INFORMATION
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          Microsoft Windows 95 README for Internet connection
                             August 1995
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                (c) Copyright Microsoft Corporation, 1995

This document provides complementary or late-breaking information to
supplement the Microsoft Windows 95 documentation.

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How to Use This Document
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To view Internet.txt on screen in Notepad, maximize the Notepad
window.

To print Internet.txt, open it in Notepad, or another word processor,
and then use the Print command on the File menu.

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CONTENTS
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Why Is the Internet So Popular?
How Can I Connect to the Internet?
Notes
Online Services--Where You Can Get MSIE.exe

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Why is the Internet So Popular?
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The Internet is a rich source of online information, covering almost
any topic you can imagine. When you are connected to the Internet, you
can:
- Exchange messages with people all over the world.
- Get the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment information.
- Download software, including games, pictures, and programs.
- Join discussion groups, such as bulletin boards and newsgroups.

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How Can I Connect to the Internet?
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-- If you do not currently have an Internet account, sign up for The
Microsoft Network (MSN) by double-clicking the MSN icon on your
desktop and then following the instructions. The Microsoft Network
includes accessto the Internet as part of its service.

-- If you have an account with an online service (see list below),
or use bulletin board services (BBS) regularly, do one of the
following:
  a) Sign up for The Microsoft Network by double-clicking the
          MSN icon on your desktop.
  b) Download The Microsoft Internet Explorer files (MSIE.exe) from
          your online service (see full list of locations below).

-- If you already have an account with an Internet access provider,
you can download  Microsoft's browsing tool, Internet Explorer, from
http://www.microsoft.com. Besides being easy to use, Internet Explorer
enables you to create desktop shortcuts to your favorite Web sites.
Try it out!

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Notes
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If you do not see the MSN icon on your desktop, you can install it by
opening Control Panel and then double-clicking the Add/Remove Programs
icon. Then, click the Windows Setup tab.

If you have Microsoft Plus!, you already have Internet Explorer.

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Online Services--Where You Can Get MSIE.exe
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On the Internet
    (ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/PerOpSys/Win_News/ 

On the World Wide Web
    http://www.microsoft.com/ 

On The Microsoft Network
    From Main Menu:  Categories\Computers and Software\Software\ 
    Microsoft\Windows 95

On CompuServe
    type GO WINNEWS

On Prodigy
    JUMP WINNEWS

On America Online
    Use keyword WINNEWS

On GEnie
    MOVE TO PAGE 95

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Keywords          : kbsetup win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95
Issue type        : kbinfo

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