When you install an operating system such as Windows Vista, some networking components you require may not be installed. If this is the case, it is relatively easy to add additional networking components.

Open the Programs option by clicking Start | Control Panel | Programs. Under Programs and Features, click Turn Windows features on or off. Place a check mark beside the components you want to install, such as Internet Information Services.

Once you’ve made the appropriate selections, Click OK to install the networking components. You can remove any optional network components using the same process only this time remove the check mark beside the components that are no longer required.

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