Below are instructions on how to set up your ISP Doctor connection if your computer is running Windows XP. Please print this page and keep it in a safe place - if
you ever lose the connection on your machine this page will get you back online in minutes! Creating the connection: Windows XP |
Firstly, go to the 'Start' menu: |
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| Click on 'Control Panel' |
| If it says 'Switch to Classic View' in the top left hand corner, click it. |
| Double-click on 'Internet Options' |
| Click on 'Connections' |
| Click 'Setup' |
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This should load the Internet Connection Wizard. When the window appears: |
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| Put a dot next to 'Connect to the Internet' and click 'Next' |
| Put a dot next to 'Set up my connection manually' and click 'Next' |
| Put a dot next to 'Connect using a dial-up modem' and click 'Next' |
| Type the phone number in the field - 0198331627 - without any spaces or punctuation. Click 'Next' |
| Type 'ISPDR' in the Connection Name field. Click 'Next' |
| Type your username and password in the spaces provided. |
| Click 'Next' |
| Click 'Finish' |
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The last step is to tell the PC to prompt for a connection when you want to surf the web / check email etc. |
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| You should still be in Control Panel. Double-click Internet Options |
| Click on 'Connections' |
| In the centre of the screen, put the dot in 'Always Dial My Default Connection' |
| Click 'OK' |
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Your connection has been created! |
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