Creating a new connection in Dial-Up Networking

Windows 95/98/ME

If you just want to create a new connection without setting up an email account follow these steps. Creating a new connection can also be useful as a troubleshooting step if you are having problems connecting.


  • Double click My Computer



  • For Windows 95/98 double click Dial-Up Networking. For Windows ME double click Control Panel and then Dial-Up Networking.



  • Double click Make New Connection.



  • Enter name for connection. Volcano or something similar is fine.

  • Click Next.


  • Enter dial up phone number for your location. Click here find a local number for your area.

  • Click Next


  • Click Finish.


For Windows 95/98 follow the additional steps below. If your computer has Windows ME you do not need to take these steps.

  • Right click the new connection. Select Properties.



  • Click on the Server Types tab. Uncheck "Log on to Network", "IPX/SPX", "NETBEUI".

  • Click OK.



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