5 Click Compaq Connections again. Compaq Connections displays.
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If Compaq Connectionshas been activated on your system, click View
messages to view a list of previously received messages. To read a
message, double-click the message title in the window. You can exit this
window, and Compaq Connections remains active.
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If Compaq Connections has not been activated on your system, the screen
contains an Activate button to activate the service. Click Activate to start
the service and view a list of previously received messages.
Turning off messages
You cannot receive Compaq Connections messages, including important
NOTE:
Support messages that may be critical to the operation of your PC, while the service
is off.
To turn off the Compaq Connections Service:
1 Click Start on the taskbar.
2 Choose All Programs.
3 Choose PC Help & Tools.
4 Choose Compaq Connections.
5 Click Compaq Connections again. Compaq Connections displays.
6 Click Choose preferences and then Deactivate to deactivate the service.
The service is turned off until you reactivate it.
Reactivating messages
When you reactivate the Compaq Connections service, the service runs whenever
you are connected to the Internet, and you automatically receive messages as they
become available.
To turn on the service:
1 Click Start on the taskbar.
2 Choose All Programs.
3 Choose PC Help & Tools.
4 Choose Compaq Connections.
5 Click Compaq Connections again. Compaq Connections displays.
6 Click Activate to reactivate the service.
Using PC Help & Tools
The PC Help & Tools folder (select models only) in the All Programs menu contains
special utilities for PC owners such as support information and programs.
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