Windows XP comes with everything you need to get connected, including a web browser and an Internet email client. No additional software is required to use the Internet, but feel free to use whatever Internet applications you're most comfortable with.

Requirements

• Windows XP Home Edition pre-installed on your computer
• 14,400 bps modem (28,800 bps or faster recommended)
• TwinCitizen Online user information
• Administrator privileges on the Windows XP machine.

1. Select "Start" -> "Settings" -> "Control Panel". When the Control Panel opens, click on "Network and Internet Connections". When the Network and Internet Connections window opens, click on "Setup or Change your Internet Connections". When the Internet Properties window opens, select the "Connections" tab, and click on the "Setup..." button to start the Internet Connection Wizard.

2. When the Welcome screen opens, click 'Next' to continue.

3. Select 'Connect to the Internet' and click 'Next'.

4. Select 'Set up my connection manually' and click 'Next' to continue.

5. Select 'Connect using a dial-up modem' and click 'Next' to continue.

6. Enter 'TwinCitizen Online' for the ISP Name and click 'Next' to continue.

7. For the 'Phone number:' enter 612-746-0299. Click 'Next'.

8. Enter your user name and password (password text is not shown). Remember that your user name includes the '@twincitizen.net' and should be in all lowercase.

Check the "Use this account name and password" and "Make this the default Internet connection" boxes, and make sure the "Turn on Internet Connection Firewall" box is not checked. Click "Next" to continue.

9. Check the "Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop' box. Click 'Finish'.