NETBEUI Protocol - how can I tell if I'm using it?

[Allison C.]

I want to upgrade my home PC from Windows ME to Windows XP
Home Edition. The Upgrade Advisor says I won't be able to
use NETBEUI on XP, as it's not supported. I don't
understand enough about what NETBEUI is to know if that's
a showstopper for me. How can I tell if I'm even using
NETBEUI protocol.

When I go to Control Panel, Network, the Primary Network
Logon is Windows Logon. I'm not part of any network, and
access the internet through cable (is that pertinent?)

I'd appreciate any assistance. Thanks!

[Jerry]

Don't worry about it - you are not using NETBUI.

And, if you did, for some reason, the XP CD does have it as a separtae
installation.

"Allison C." > wrote in message
...
>I want to upgrade my home PC from Windows ME to Windows XP
> Home Edition. The Upgrade Advisor says I won't be able to
> use NETBEUI on XP, as it's not supported. I don't
> understand enough about what NETBEUI is to know if that's
> a showstopper for me. How can I tell if I'm even using
> NETBEUI protocol.
>
> When I go to Control Panel, Network, the Primary Network
> Logon is Windows Logon. I'm not part of any network, and
> access the internet through cable (is that pertinent?)
>
> I'd appreciate any assistance. Thanks!

[Allison C.]

Thanks so much.