Windows 95, 98, ME or 2000

1. Click on the Start button, go to Programs, and then go to Accessories.
2. Go to Internet Tools. (If you do not have Internet Tools, go to Communications)
3. Click on the Internet Connection Wizard.
4. Click on the button that reads, "I want to set up my Internet connection manually...." Click on Next.
5. Click on the button that reads, "I connect through a phone line and a modem." Click on Next.
6. Type the local access modem phone number (XXX-9638) in the Telephone number box.
7. Uncheck the box that reads, "Dial using the area code and country code." Click on Next.
8. Type your username (the part of your e-mail address before the @ sign) into the Username box.
9. Type your password (i.e., ABC12d) into the Password box. Click on Next.
10. Type "Mid Rivers Internet" into the box that is labeled Connection name. Click on Next.
11. Click on Yes (I want to set up an Internet Mail account now). Click on Next.
12. Win ME and 2000: Click on "Create a new Internet mail account." Click on Next.
13. Type your real name into the box that reads, "Display Name." Click on Next.
14. Type your e-mail address (i.e., commando@midrivers.com) into the E-mail address box. Click on Next.
15. Type mail.midrivers.com into the box that reads, "Incoming mail server."
16. Type smtp.midrivers.com into the box that reads "Outgoing mail server." Click on Next.
17. Type your username into the Account name box.
18. Type your password (i.e., ABC12d) into the Password box.
19. Put a check in the box that reads "Remember password." Click on Next.
20. Click on Finish.

Windows XP

1. Click on the Start button, go to Control Panel and "Network and Internet Connections."
2. Click on Internet Options.
3. Click on the Connections tab.
4. Click on the Setup button.
5. Click Next.
6. Select "Connect to the Internet." Click Next.
7. Choose "Set up my connection manually." Click Next.
8. Select "Connect using a dial-up modem." Click Next.
9. In the ISP Name box, type "Mid-Rivers Internet." Click Next.
10. The Phone number should be XXX-9638. Click Next. In the User name box, type your username (the part of your e-mail address before the @ sign).
11. Your password (i.e., ABC12d) should be typed in the Password box.
12. Retype your password (i.e., ABC12d) in the Confirm password box. All three small boxes in this window should be checked. Click Next.
13. Check "Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop."
14. Click Finish.

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