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I/O (Input/Output) system, 104, 477

ICF (Internet Connection Firewall), 399-406

configuring, 403-406

how it works, 400-401

Internet connections and, 370

issues with default behavior, 402

overview of, 399-400

Remote Assistance and, 361

Remote Desktop and, 345, 532

as stateful firewall, 401

troubleshooting, 401

turning on, 387, 403

virus protection and, 401

ICMP tab, ICF properties, 406-407

icon options, View menu, 80

Icon size, Taskbar and Start Menu properties, 38

ICRA (Internet Content Rating Association), 420

ICS (Internet Connection Sharing), 370, 392-399

clients, 396-399, 521-522

host, changing, 399

host configuration, 395-396

host setup, 393-395

how it works, 392-393

ICF and, 402

operating systems supported, 392

overview of, 392

turning on, 387

IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), 278

IEEE 1394, 465

IIS (Internet Information Services), 355

image installation, unattended installation, 16

implicit/explicit consent, IE privacy options, 433

Import/Export Wizard, Internet Explorer, 439-440

importing files, Windows Movie Maker, 469

incremental backup, 213

Index option, Windows Help, 488-489

infrared devices, 479

infrared networks

connections, 307-308

creating infrared link, 307

overview of, 301-302

setting up, 304-307

input devices, 479. See also keyboard; mouse

installing/removing

applications, 139-142

device drivers, 108-109

Fax Console, 252-253

hardware, 98

Internet printers, 236-238

NICs, 262

printers, 228-232

scanners and digital cameras, 123-124, 442-443

USB devices, 133

installing XP Professional

application compatibility, 6-7

attended installation. See attended installation

backing up prior to, 6

hard disk configuration, 4-6

hardware requirements, 2-3

migrating files and settings, 26-30

network connections, 3-4

preparation, 2

service packs, 6

troubleshooting failed installations, 30-31

unattended installation. See unattended installation

upgrade installations, 7-8

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), 278, 465

Intel processors, 119

Internet Connection Firewall. See ICF (Internet Connection Firewall)

Internet Connection Sharing. See ICS (Internet Connection Sharing)

Internet connections, 369-389

corporate access, 371

creating, 372-375

dial-up properties, Advanced tab, 387

dial-up properties, dialing rules, 379-383

dial-up properties, General tab, 376-383

dial-up properties, Networking tab, 386-387

dial-up properties, Options tab, 384-385

dial-up properties, Security tab, 385-386

launching, 375-376

Remote Desktop and, 345

requirements, 370

troubleshooting, 388, 520-521

types of, 370-372

Internet Content Rating Association (ICRA), 420

Internet Explorer

Advanced tab, 425-427

AutoComplete, 423-424

configuration information, 481

Connections tab, 412-416

Content tab, 419-423

digital certificates, 423

Favorites, 438

General tab, 416-419

History options, 437-438

importing/exporting, 439-440

language support, 440

multimedia options, 427

preventing downloading of unsigned drivers, 528-529

privacy settings, 431-436

Programs tab, 424-425

Remote Desktop and, 354-358

security options, 427, 521

Security tab, 427-431

toolbar options, 436-437

troubleshooting automatic disconnects, 415

troubleshooting slow connections, 521

Internet Explorer Should Check to See Whether It Is the Default Browser check box, 424-425

Internet gateway, 396-398

Internet Information Services (IIS), 355

Internet Options, Control Panel, 52

Internet Options, Internet Explorer, 412-416

Internet printers

installing, 236-238

troubleshooting, 239

Internet Service Providers. See ISPs (Internet Service Providers)

Internet Settings category, System Information, 481

Interrupt Request Lines (IRQs), 104, 477

invitations, Remote Assistance (RA)

accepting, 366

overview of, 360, 363

saving as file, 365

IP addresses

APIPA vs. DHCP, 269-270

ICS hosts and, 393

manual IP addresses, 285

NAT and, 278

public IP address, 345

static IP addresses, 270-271

TCP/IP and, 268

XP Professional installation and, 4

IP Security (IPSec), 299

ipconfig tool, 274-275

IPSec (IP Security), 299

IrDA Setting tab, Device Manger, 306

IRQs (Interrupt Request Lines), 104, 477

ISPs (Internet Service Providers)

account setup and connection, 370

corporate accounts, 371

modems and, 130

Remote Desktop and, 345

slow connections and, 520-521