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HOW TO: Save and Restore Dial-up Connections in Windows XP

I recently wiped out a laptop and needed to restore Verizon Wireless Broadband Access dialup account connections and discovered this method works that was outlined in Microsoft’s KB284269.
This step-by-step article describes how to use the Remote Access Phonebook (Rasphone.pbk) file to save and later restore dial-up connections, and to copy your computer’s connections More >

How To Get The ‘Security’ Tab in Windows XP Home

Method 1
The Security tab is visible in Windows XP Home only when Safe mode is used.

Start Windows XP Home in Safe Mode

Method 2
Download and install the Security Configuration Manager from Microsoft.

Click on this link, and save the download somewhere handy.
Run the downloaded file, which is a self extracting archive.
Choose a More >

Access Windows Vista Recovery Console

Insert your Windows Vista CD/DVD and reboot your computer.  Ensure you have set it up to boot from CD/DVD.
After rebooting, you’ll get a screen similar to below.

Once the files are loaded, you’re presented with language selection.  Select your language and click Next.