26) Network Settings Dialog:
The Network Settings Dialog is next. Under usual circumstances, the Typical settings are fine, but I never choose them so I can poke around under the hood. I selected Custom settings here.
Choose your method and select the Next button.
27) Custom settings:
In the Custom settings, many options are abound. I cannot go into all of them here, but I will hit on the high points.
With this configuration, I will not be using Network Load Balancing, so I left it in the default position of unchecked.
28) File and Print Sharing:
File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks has several options not available with Windows XP Home or Professional.
For this system, I will leave it at the default of Maximize data throughput for file sharing.
29) TCP/IP Properties:
TCP/IP Properties contains the standard options. Adjust them for your particular needs as required. For now, I kept the default settings. Basically, it is using DHCP to configure TCP/IP. If you are using a static IP address, enter in the proper information here.
Select the Advanced button to further configure your TCP/IP options.
30) Workgroup or Computer Domain:
Workgroup or Computer Domain, that is the question. I am not going to set up this system as a domain controller, so I will place it as a member of a workgroup.
Please, change "WORKGROUP" to something else. I hate defaults. :)
Select the Next button after making your choice.
31) Install screen:
Every Microsoft OS states in the install screen that it is "the best ever." It is a big subject of debate whether it could get any worse.
The system will reboot after all files have been copied over to the install partition. Now may be a good time to take a break. It may be awhile.
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