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Q319056: How To Set MSN.com As The Default Home And Search Page In Macint

Article: Q319056
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Last Modified: 12-APR-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- MSN Internet Access for Macintosh, version 1.0 
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SUMMARY
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This article describes how to configure Macintosh OS 9.x to use
http://www.msn.com as the Default Home Page.

Note: MSN.com is best viewed with Microsoft Internet Explorer.

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The minimum requirements for Macintosh Internet Explorer 5.x are as follows:

- Macintosh Operating System 7.6.1 or later

- 8 MB or RAM with virtual memory enabled

- 12 MB of available hard disk space for Internet Explorer

- QuickTime version 3.0 or later

- Open Transport 1.2 or later (for dial up connections)

- OT Point to Point Protocol (PPP) or similar PPP connection software (control
  panel) with PPP (extension)

- 28.8 kbps modem or higher

- Access to the Internet through an Internet service provider (ISP) or the
  network to which your computer is connected

To set http://www.msn.com as the Default Home Page in Macintosh OS 8.6 or 9.x

1. On the Apple menu, point to Control Panels, and then click Internet.

2. Verify that the Active Set and Edit Set match.

3. Click the Web tab.

4. To the right of Home Page:, click the radio button.

5. In the Home Page box, type: http://www.msn.com.

6. To the right of Search Page:, click the radio button.

7. In the Search Page box, type: http://www.msn.com.

8. Close the Internet window.

9. When prompted to Save, click Save.

To set http://www.msn.com as the Default Home Page in Macintosh OS X

1. On the Apple menu, click System Preferences.

2. Under the heading Internet and Network, click Internet.

3. Click the Web tab.

4. In the Home Page box, type: http://www.msn.com.

5. In the Search Page box, type: http://www.msn.com.

6. Close the Internet window.

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