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Can I safely connect my XP Pro machine to my home network via Ethernet if I stay off the internet ?

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Is that even possible, or does the simple fact that it is on the same network automatically connect it to the internet? Accessing my network storage (NAS) is my reason to connect.
I'm not as concerned about the old XP Pro machine becoming infected or otherwise compromised, but the possibility of that connection allowing the other machines to be compromised. Or my NAS being accessed.

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