PC ACTIVE - FAQ [Frequently Asked Questions]

AUTOSTART
What is Autostart and how do I turn it on/off?

JAVASCRIPT
Why does my browser tell me I need Javascript? Where is it and how do I turn it on?

ACCESSING THE CD CONTENTS
How can I manually browse the CD contents without having it Autostart?

INSTALLING SOFTWARE
Is there a correct procedure for installing software?

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AUTOSTART
What is Autostart and how do I turn it on/off?

AutoStart is afunction that is built into the Windows operating system in order to allow CD-ROMs and audio CDs to start automatically upon insertion. This is turned on by default. To change these settings follow the steps below.

-Click START and go to Settings>Control Panels
-Open the System control panel by double-clicking it.
-Click the Device Manager tab.
-Click the + syMBol next to CDROM and then click the CD drive that opens under it. (If you have more than one CD drive you will need to select the one the CD is in.)
-Click the Properties button to open the property window.
-Click the Settings tab.
-Check/Uncheck the option that says "Auto insert notification" by clicking in the box next to it.
-Click OK to close the window.
-Click CLOSE to close the System control Panel. NB: You will need to restart your computer for the change to take effect.


JAVASCRIPT
Why does my browser tell me I need Javascript? Where is it and how do I turn it on?

Javascript is s scripting language for the Internet which allows Web developers to bring far more functionality and interactivity to Web pages. It should be on by default but, if you've inadvertently turned it off you can change the settings by following the instructions below.

Microsoft Internet Explorer users.
-Open Internet Explorer and, from the menu bar at the top of your screen, go to TOOLS/INTERNET OPTIONS.
-Click on the ADVANCED tab and scroll down the list until you see JavaVM.
-You only need to select the second option - Java JIT Compiler Enabled.
-If this is already checked then close the window and leave everything as it is.

If you are still getting Javascript errors then you are probably affected by the Curtango Bug and Frame Spoof hole. Don't worry, it's nothing serious, just a bug in the 'untrusted scripted paste' reader. Microsoft have released a MSHTML Security patch which resolves all these problems. See the next step.

-Quit your Web browser.
-Locate the correct patch for your version of Internet Explorer on the CD [BROWSERS\IE\PATCHES\] and run it.

When you restart the browser your Javascript problems should be over. If not, check Microsoft's Web site for the latest patches for Internet Explorer - http://www.microsoft.com/windows/Ie/security/mshtml.asp 

Netscape users.
Both Java and Javascript can be enabled in your Browser Preferences. There are no known Javascript issues with Netscape Communicator or Navigator 4.08 and higher.


ACCESSING THE CD CONTENTS

How can I manually browse the CD contents without having it Autostart?

Because the CD is set to use the Windows Autostart feature you cannot access the contents manually in the usual way. Certain executable files on the CD cannot be run directly from the browser interface. Follow the simple steps below to gain access to individual files and programs.

-Double-click My Computer on your PC's Desktop.
-Locate your CD-ROM drive from the list, usually labelled (D:) and followed by the name of the CD eg. PCA_01.
-Right-click the your CD-ROM drive and select Open from the pop-up menu.

You can now navigate the directories as usual to locate individual files.


INSTALLING SOFTWARE

Is there a correct procedure for installing software?

Yes there is. Installing software correctly is very imprtant. If it's not done right you may find that at best the installation was unsuccessful and, at worse, (and more than likely) your computer may refuse to restart. This can lead to a complete reinstallation of

Users that have Microsoft Internet Explorer installed have the option to "Run this program from its current location" when clicking a download link. This option, however, is not recommended because many programs install drivers which may conflict with those already active on your system. Please follow the steps below for correct installation of any software on your system.

-In the browser interface, note the File Name of the program you wish to install.
-If you are concerned about viruses scan the CD or the application to be installed. If the file(s) are not infected disable your anti-virus software before proceeding. Some anti-virus software cannot be disabled in the usual manner and may require that you restart your computer. Please consult the documentation that came with the software for more detailed instructions.
-Quit all open applications, including your browser and any anti-virus software, terminate any Internet or server connections by logging off.
-Locate the file to be installed from the CD. (For information on how to browse the CD's contents please refer to "Accessing the CD Contents" above.