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Setting Up The Microsoft Network on a Second Computer
Last reviewed: October 7, 1997
Article ID: Q131245
The information in this article applies to:
  • The Microsoft Network versions 1.0, 1.05, 1.2, 1.3, 2.0, 2.5

SUMMARY

This article describes how to set up MSN, The Microsoft Network, on a second computer if you are already an MSN member.

MORE INFORMATION

MSN 1.x

Run the Sign-up program by clicking the The Microsoft Network icon on the desktop.

If this opens the Sign-In screen instead of starting the Sign-up program, follow these steps:

  1. Click Cancel.

  2. Click Start, and then click Run.

  3. In the Open box, type "signup.exe" (without quotation marks), and then click OK.

MSN 2.0 and 2.5

  1. Press and hold down the SHIFT key while you insert the MSN CD-ROM.

  2. Click Start, and then click Run.

  3. In the Open box, type "msnstart.exe" (without quotation marks), and then click OK.

  4. Click Go To MSN Setup to install all the MSN components.

  5. After all components are installed, you are prompted whether you need to set up a new account. Click "No, I already have an MSN account."

Additional query words: 1.00 1.20 1.30 2.00 2.50
Keywords : msnsetup kbsetup kbsetup
Version : 1.0 1.05 1.2 1.3 2.0 2.5
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbhowto

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Last reviewed: October 7, 1997
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