Here's our Windows 95/98 Tip for.. October 23, 2002
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Transferring Dial-Up Information
Entering all your Dial-Up Networking settings for your Internet connection takes a while, and repeating the same information on more than one computer is a waste of time. If you regularly use more than one computer to connect to the Internet, you should know that you don't have to enter all the information twice. You can transfer the Dial-Up Networking (DUN) settings stored in your Dial-Up Networking folder to another computer. (To access the Dial-Up Networking folder, go to Start, Programs, Accessories, Communications, Dial-Up Networking.)

Simply drag the icon for the setting you wish to transfer to a floppy disk, or, if your computers are networked, drop it onto the other computer's desktop. You'll need to do two things to make sure this works: First, you'll need to re-enter your user name and password information on the other computer. (Make sure you have the opportunity to do this by enabling the prompt for user name and password. Go to Start, Programs, Accessories, Communications, Dial-Up Networking. Then go to Connections, Settings and check the Prompt For Information Before Dialing box.) Second, you'll need to select the other computer's modem for the connection by right-clicking the connection, selecting Properties, and then selecting the modem from the Connect Using drop-down menu.