9x Configuration Help These pages guide you through configuring a Windows 9x computer, when the Domain name has been changed. These pages will also walk you through correctly configuring the use of DHCP on a Windows 9x workstation. Network traffic can be reduced by disabling sharing, and here is how. Configure Windows 95 after a Domain name change Configure TCP/IP correctly using DHCP Eliminate Network Traffic by Disabling Sharing http://www.dcsd.k12.co.us/district/its/tech/helpme/win95/ [7/16/2001 5:51:18 PM]
Workstation Configure (Domain Workgroup) Reconfiguring a Workstation after a Workgroup/Domain has been changed. Overview: 1. Domain Logon Check 2. Workgroup Check Step-by-Step Configuration (Picture Mode) Step-by-Step Configuration (Text Mode) Go To The Beginning http://www.dcsd.k12.co.us/district/its/tech/helpme/win95/workgroup/index.html [7/16/2001 5:51:20 PM]
DCSD - Win95 - Workgroup Change - 5 - Step-by-Step Configuration (Picture Mode) Place a check mark in the "Log on to Windows NT domain" box. Type in your appropriate workgroup/domain name in the "Windows NT domain:" text box and press the "OK" button. Go Back Go To The Beginning http://www.dcsd.k12.co.us/district/its/tech/helpme/win95/workgroup/pictures/page5.html [7/16/2001 5:51:40 PM]
DCSD - Win95 - Workgroup Change - 6 - Step-by-Step Configuration (Picture Mode) Click on the "Identification" tab. Modify the "Workgroup:" item to say your appropriate workgroup/domain name. Modify the "Computer name:" so it begins with your workgroup/domain name and click "OK". (i.e. Computer name = WILCOX-STEPHEN & Workgroup = WILCOX) Note: You only have 15 characters for the computer name. Go Back Go To The Beginning http://www.dcsd.k12.co.us/district/its/tech/helpme/win95/workgroup/pictures/page6.html [7/16/2001 5:51:59 PM]
DCSD - Win95 - Workgroup Change - 7 - Step-by-Step Configuration (Picture Mode) Select "Ok" to complete process. Notes: The Windows 95 CD may be needed to install additional files. Most likely, Windows 95 will need to be restarted. Workgroup configuration is complete! Configure TCP/IP - Disable Sharing http://www.dcsd.k12.co.us/district/its/tech/helpme/win95/workgroup/pictures/page7.html [7/16/2001 5:52:00 PM]
Workstation Configure (DHCP TCP/IP Configure) Overview: 1. IP Settings 2. 3. 4. WINS Settings Gateway (Router) Settings DNS Settings Step-by-Step Configuration (Picture Mode) Step-by-Step Configuration (Text Mode) Reconfiguring a Workstation to use DHCP. Go To The Beginning http://www.dcsd.k12.co.us/district/its/tech/helpme/win95/tcp-ip/index.html [7/16/2001 5:52:02 PM]
DCSD - Win95 - DHCP Configure - 5 - Step-by-Step Configuration (Picture Mode) Confirm that the "IP Address" tab is selected. Select "Obtain an IP Address automatically" Go Back Go To The Beginning http://www.dcsd.k12.co.us/district/its/tech/helpme/win95/tcp-ip/picture/page5.html [7/16/2001 5:52:13 PM]
DCSD - Win95 - DHCP Configure - 6 - Step-by-Step Configuration (Picture Mode) Select the "WINS Configuration" tab, and select "Use DHCP for WINS resolution" Go Back Go To The Beginning http://www.dcsd.k12.co.us/district/its/tech/helpme/win95/tcp-ip/picture/page6.html [7/16/2001 5:52:39 PM]
DCSD - Win95 - DHCP Configure - 7 - Step-by-Step Configuration (Picture Mode) Select the "Gateway" tab, and highlight any "Installed gateways:" and click "Remove". The list of "Installed gateways:" should be clear of any entries. Go Back Go To The Beginning http://www.dcsd.k12.co.us/district/its/tech/helpme/win95/tcp-ip/picture/page7.html [7/16/2001 5:52:48 PM]
DCSD - Win95 - DHCP Configure - 8 - Step-by-Step Configuration (Picture Mode) Select the "DNS Configuration" tab, and select "Disable DNS" Go Back Go To The Beginning http://www.dcsd.k12.co.us/district/its/tech/helpme/win95/tcp-ip/picture/page8.html [7/16/2001 5:53:01 PM]
DCSD - Win95 - DHCP Configure - 1 - Step-by-Step Configuration (Picture Mode) Is the system powered/turned on? Yes No http://www.dcsd.k12.co.us/district/its/tech/helpme/win95/tcp-ip/picture/index.html [7/16/2001 5:53:02 PM]
DCSD - Win95 - DHCP TCP/IP Configure - Step-by-Step Configuration (Text Mode) 1) Is the system powered/turned on? 1.1) If not: Turn System On. 1.2) Choose "Cancel", or press the "Esc" key to skip logon screen. 2) Right mouse click "Network Neighborhood", and Choose "Properties" with the left mouse button 3) Highlight "TCP/IP" and Click "Properties" 4) Confirm that the "IP Address" tab is selected. Select "Obtain an IP Address automatically" 5) Select the "WINS Configuration" tab, and select "Use DHCP for WINS resolution" 6) Select the "Gateway" tab, and highlight any "Installed gateways:" and click "Remove". The list of "Installed gateways:" should be clear of any entries. 7) Select the "DNS Configuration" tab, and select "Disable DNS" 8) Select "Ok" to complete process. 8.1) Notes: The Windows 95 CD may be needed to install additional files. Most likely, Windows 95 will need to be restarted. 9) DHCP configuration is complete! Workgroup Configuration - Disable Sharing Go To The Beginning http://www.dcsd.k12.co.us/district/its/tech/helpme/win95/tcp-ip/text/index.html [7/16/2001 5:53:05 PM]
Sharing Configure (Eliminating Network Traffic) Overview: 1. Disabling Sharing Disabling Sharing (Eliminating network traffic). Step-by-Step Configuration (Picture Mode) Step-by-Step Configuration (Text Mode) Go To The Beginning http://www.dcsd.k12.co.us/district/its/tech/helpme/win95/sharing/index.html [7/16/2001 5:53:13 PM]
DCSD - Win95 - Sharing Configure - 5 - Step-by-Step Configuration (Picture Mode) Un-Check-Mark both options, and Click "OK". Go Back Go To The Beginning http://www.dcsd.k12.co.us/district/its/tech/helpme/win95/sharing/picture/page5.html [7/16/2001 5:53:25 PM]
DCSD - Win95 - Sharing Configure - 1 - Step-by-Step Configuration (Picture Mode) Is the system powered/turned on? Yes No http://www.dcsd.k12.co.us/district/its/tech/helpme/win95/sharing/picture/index.html [7/16/2001 5:53:28 PM]
DCSD - Win95 - Sharing Configure - Step-by-Step Configuration (Text Mode) 1) Is the system powered/turned on? 1.1) If not: Turn System On. 1.2) Choose "Cancel", or press the "Esc" key to skip logon screen. 2) Right mouse click "Network Neighborhood", and Choose "Properties" with the left mouse button 3) Click "File and Print Sharing" button. 4) Un-Check-Mark both options, and Click "OK". 5) Select "Ok" to complete process. 5.1) Notes: The Windows 95 CD may be needed to install additional files. Most likely, Windows 95 will need to be restarted. 6) Sharing is now disabled! Configure TCP/IP - Workgroup Configure Go To The Beginning http://www.dcsd.k12.co.us/district/its/tech/helpme/win95/sharing/text/index.html [7/16/2001 5:53:32 PM]
DCSD - Win95 - Workgroup Change - 4 - Step-by-Step Configuration (Picture Mode) Highlight "Client for Microsoft Networks" and Click "Properties" http://www.dcsd.k12.co.us/district/its/tech/helpme/win95/workgroup/pictures/page4.html [7/16/2001 5:53:51 PM]
DCSD - Win95 - Workgroup Change - 3 - Step-by-Step Configuration (Picture Mode) Right mouse click "Network Neighborhood", and Choose "Properties" with the left mouse button http://www.dcsd.k12.co.us/district/its/tech/helpme/win95/workgroup/pictures/page3.html [7/16/2001 5:54:02 PM]
DCSD - Win95 - Workgroup Change - 1 - Step-by-Step Configuration (Picture Mode) Is the system powered/turned on? Yes No http://www.dcsd.k12.co.us/district/its/tech/helpme/win95/workgroup/pictures/index.html [7/16/2001 5:54:05 PM]
DCSD - Win95 - Workgroup Change - Step-by-Step Configuration (Text Mode) 1) Is the system powered/turned on? 1.1) If not: Turn System On. 1.2) Choose "Cancel", or press the "Esc" key to skip logon screen. 2) Right mouse click "Network Neighborhood", and Choose "Properties" with the left mouse button 3) Highlight "Client for Microsoft Networks" and Click "Properties" 4) Place a check mark in the "Log on to Windows NT domain" box. Type in your appropriate workgroup/domain name in the "Windows NT domain:" text box and press the "OK" button. 5) Click on the "Identification" tab. Modify the "Workgroup:" item to say your appropriate workgroup/domain name. Modify the "Computer name:" so it begins with your workgroup/domain name and click "OK". (i.e. Computer name = WILCOX-STEPHEN & Workgroup = WILCOX) Note: You only have 15 characters for the computer name. 6) Select "Ok" to complete process. 6.1) Notes: The Windows 95 CD may be needed to install additional files. Most likely, Windows 95 will need to be restarted. 7) Workgroup configuration is complete! Configure TCP/IP - Disable Sharing Go To The Beginning http://www.dcsd.k12.co.us/district/its/tech/helpme/win95/workgroup/text/index.html [7/16/2001 5:54:07 PM]
DCSD - Win95 - Workgroup Change - 2 - Step-by-Step Configuration (Picture Mode) Step #1: Turn System On. Step #2: Choose "Cancel", or press the "Esc" key to skip logon screen. http://www.dcsd.k12.co.us/district/its/tech/helpme/win95/workgroup/pictures/page2.html [7/16/2001 5:54:08 PM]
DCSD - Win95 - DHCP Configure - 4 - Step-by-Step Configuration (Picture Mode) Highlight "TCP/IP" and Click "Properties" http://www.dcsd.k12.co.us/district/its/tech/helpme/win95/tcp-ip/picture/page4.html [7/16/2001 5:54:36 PM]
DCSD - Win95 - DCHP Configure - 9 - Step-by-Step Configuration (Picture Mode) Select "Ok" to complete process. Notes: The Windows 95 CD may be needed to install additional files. Most likely, Windows 95 will need to be restarted. DHCP configuration is complete! Workgroup Configure - Disable Sharing http://www.dcsd.k12.co.us/district/its/tech/helpme/win95/tcp-ip/picture/page9.html [7/16/2001 5:54:39 PM]
DCSD - Win95 - DHCP Configure - 3 - Step-by-Step Configuration (Picture Mode) Right mouse click "Network Neighborhood", and Choose "Properties" with the left mouse button http://www.dcsd.k12.co.us/district/its/tech/helpme/win95/tcp-ip/picture/page3.html [7/16/2001 5:54:43 PM]
DCSD - Win95 - DHCP Configure - 2 - Step-by-Step Configuration (Picture Mode) Step #1: Turn System On. Step #2: Choose "Cancel", or press the "Esc" key to skip logon screen. http://www.dcsd.k12.co.us/district/its/tech/helpme/win95/tcp-ip/picture/page2.html [7/16/2001 5:54:46 PM]
DCSD - Win95 - Sharing Configure - 6 - Step-by-Step Configuration (Picture Mode) Select "Ok" to complete process. Notes: The Windows 95 CD may be needed to install additional files. Most likely, Windows 95 will need to be restarted. Sharing is now disabled! Workgroup Configure - DHCP Configure http://www.dcsd.k12.co.us/district/its/tech/helpme/win95/sharing/picture/page6.html [7/16/2001 5:54:51 PM]
DCSD - Win95 - Sharing Configure - 4 - Step-by-Step Configuration (Picture Mode) Click "File and Print Sharing" button. http://www.dcsd.k12.co.us/district/its/tech/helpme/win95/sharing/picture/page4.html [7/16/2001 5:55:12 PM]
DCSD - Win95 - Sharing Configure - 3 - Step-by-Step Configuration (Picture Mode) Right mouse click "Network Neighborhood", and Choose "Properties" with the left mouse button http://www.dcsd.k12.co.us/district/its/tech/helpme/win95/sharing/picture/page3.html [7/16/2001 5:55:14 PM]
DCSD - Win95 - Sharing Configure - 2 - Step-by-Step Configuration (Picture Mode) Step #1: Turn System On. Step #2: Choose "Cancel", or press the "Esc" key to skip logon screen. http://www.dcsd.k12.co.us/district/its/tech/helpme/win95/sharing/picture/page2.html [7/16/2001 5:55:15 PM]