Show-Me Net

Windows Vista Setup Instructions

Setting up a computer to connect with Windows Vista is easier than you might think.
  • Click the “Windows Flag” in the lower left corner of the screen.
  • Click “Network”
  • Click “Network and Sharing Center” on the top of the screen.
  • Click “Set up a connection or network” on the left side of the screen.
  • Select “Set up a dial-up connection”
  • Click “Next”
  • Enter information from your Members Information Sheet.  Remember to pick a local phone number.
      Jackson  204-0040
    Benton  545-3922
    Perryville   517-0400
    Marble Hill  238-1414
    Patton  866-0026
    Advance  722-3422
    Pocahontas  833-6030
    Oran  262-8820
    Ste. Genevieve  535-2020
  • Enter “Show-Me Net” for the name of the connection.
  • MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR PHONE LINE PLUGGED IN!!!
  • Click “Connect”

Troubleshooting: 

My computer does not dial.
In Internet Explorer, click on: Tools, Internet Options, and the Connections tab. Click the dot next to “Always dial my default connection”.

I get a error when connecting
1. Try re-entering the correct password. Remember that passwords are case sensitive.
2. Check your user name. A common mistake is that members enter their e-mail address here. You should enter only your user name without the "@showme.net".
3. If you still can’t connect, try dialing in 3 or 4 times and then call the Help Desk, 204-1097. We might see error messages showing the cause of the failure.

This page last updated February 16, 2007

www.showme.net/helpdesk/Vista.htm