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Connecting XP using the PPTP protocol
Follow these simple steps to install VPNReactor on your computer using the PPTP protocol.
(This instruction applies to the operative system Microsoft Windows XP).
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Choose Start > Connect To > Show All Connections
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Click on "Create a new connection" on the left hand side
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Choose "Connect to the network at my workplace" and click "Next".
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Choose "Virtual Private Network connection" and click "Next"
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Enter a name for the VPN connection (e.g. "VPNReactor") and click "Next".
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If you don't need to dial up to the Internet before you can connect to VPNReactor, Choose "Do not dial the initial connection".
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Enter "vpn.vpnreactor.com" as the VPN server host name and click "Next".
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Check "Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop" if desired, then click "Finish".
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You should now disable "File and Printer Sharing" as it can pose as a security issue. Open the newly created VPNReactor connection and click "Properties". Click on the "Networking" tab, uncheck the "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" and Click Ok.
- To use VPNReactor, Enter your VPNReactor user name and password and click "Connect".
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