Setting up PPTP access under Windows XP.
The following instructions go step by step through the creation process.
1. Open Network Connections
First, open the 'Network Connections' folder by going to the Start Menu and selecting Settings->Network Connections. It may also be located in Settings->Control Panel->Network Connections
4. Connect to Workplace
Select 'Connect to the network at my workplace' and click the 'Next' button.
6. Name
Enter the company name on this screen, type 'VPNUK' for the Company Name and click the 'Next' button.
9. Add Shortcut
Click to select the 'Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop' check box and click 'Finish'.
10. Open Connection
Now return to your desktop and 'double click' on the VPNUK connection shortcut we created in part 9
11. Login Details
Enter your login details in the 'User Name' and 'Password' box. Optionally, click 'Save Password', then click 'Properties'
12. IP Address
Ensure the VPNUK 'IP Address' is correct, this should be the same as the one we sent you in the 'Welcome to VPNUK' email, then click 'Options'.
14. Type of VPN
Next click the popup menu and change the 'Type of VPN' from 'Automatic' to 'PPTP VPN'.
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