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Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components

To install or verify the necessary components for IP networking:

On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
Double-click the Network icon.

The Network window opens and displays a list of installed components.

Make sure that the following components are installed:
Client for Microsoft Networks
Ethernet Adapter
TCP/IP
The Primary Network Logon should be set to Client for Microsoft Networks.
If any of these items needs to be installed, follow the steps below.

Note: It is not necessary to remove any other network components shown in the Network window in order to install the adapter, TCP/IP, or the Client for Microsoft Networks.

Installing a New Adapter

If you need to install a new adapter, follow these steps:

Click the Add button.
Select Adapter, and then click Add.
Select the manufacturer and model of your Ethernet adapter, and then click OK.

Installing TCP/IP

If you need TCP/IP:

Click the Add button.
Select Protocol, and then click Add.
Select Microsoft.
Select TCP/IP, and then click OK.

Installing the Client for Microsoft Networks

If you need the Client for Microsoft Networks:

Click the Add button.
Select Client, and then click Add.
Select Microsoft.
Select Client for Microsoft Networks, and then click OK.
Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.