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README file for AltaVista Free Access CD-ROM

The CD includes the following software:

    1. AltaVista Free Access -- Internet access software
    2. Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 -- Internet browser
    3. Microsoft Dial Up Networking 1.3 -- Internet dialing software
    4. Microsoft Windows Media Player 6.4 -- Multimedia software
    5. Macromedia Shockwave 7.0.3 -- Multimedia software

During installation you will be prompted to choose the components that you wish to install.
Choosing AltaVista Free Access will launch the standard installation process
for only the Free Access software. Choosing Internet Explorer, Microsoft Dial Up Networking,
Microsoft Windows Media Player, or Macromedia Shockwave will launch the appropriate
Microsoft installation programs.


1. System Requirements for AltaVista Free Access

    Processor: 486/66
    RAM: 16 MB
    Additional resources: Mouse, Modem or Internet Connection Device, CD-ROM Drive (for installation from CD)
    Operating System: Windows 95, Windows98 or Windows NT
    Disk Space Required: 800 KB (Free Access only - See items 4 & 5 for Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft Dial-up networking requirements)
    Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 4.0 or higher) Note: You may surf the web with any browser.
    Microsoft Dial-up Networking, version 1.3 or higher
    Remote Access Services and Service Pack 5 (Windows NT users only--see item 6)


2. Installation Instructions

To Install from CD-ROM:

    1. Turn computer power on
    2. Close all programs
    3. Insert CD-ROM in drive. Close drive.
    4. If installation process does not start automatically in a few seconds, click "My Computer."
    5. Double-click on the CD-ROM Drive (typically D: Drive).
    6. Double-click "setup.exe"
    7. Follow the simple installation instructions.
    8. Once the installation is complete, you can connect to the Internet by clicking on the AltaVista Free Access desktop icon.


3. Un-installation instructions

    1. Click "Start" Button
    2. Highlight "Settings."
    3. Select "Control Panel"
    4. Double click "Add/Remove Programs"
    5. Select either "AltaVista FreeAccess," "Microsoft Internet Explorer," or "Microsoft Dial-Up Networking"
    Note: You will have to un-install each piece of software individually.


4. Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0

Disk Space Required for Installation: 49MB for browser-only installation, 89MB for typical
installation, 142MB for full installation

Disk Space Required to Run Internet Explorer (once it has been installed): 27MB for browser-only, 55MB for typical
installation, 78MB for full installation


5. Microsoft Dial Up Networking 1.3

Windows Dial-Up Networking 1.3 Performance and Security Upgrade for Windows 95:

Preparing Your System: During the installation process, you will be asked to restart your machine.
For this reason, make sure you save your work and exit from all applications (except Internet Explorer)
before beginning the installation process. If you installed Windows 95 from a CD, you will
need to have the Windows 95 CD ready before you begin the installation process.

During the Installation: Setup will ask you to restart the machine twice. After each restart,
the installer will rebuild your driver configuration twice: once for Dial-Up-Networking and
once to enable virtual private networking. This is normal behavior. Setup may notify you of a
version conflict and ask if you want to keep an original newer file. If this happens, click Yes.
(Always save the newer file)

Uninstalling Dial-up Networking 1.3: Always use the "Add/Remove Programs" icon in the setup folder
to add or delete Dial-Up Networking from your system. Do not add or remove individual Dial-Up Adapter
or Virtual Private Networking Adapter components via the Network Control Panel applet or from the
Device Manager tab of the System applet.

Important: An uninstall of the Dial-Up Networking 1.3 Update will completely remove Dial-Up Networking
from your system, including any features that depend on it. This may also disable any applications dependent
on DUN (change to Dial-up Networking). For example, an uninstall of DUN would remove Direct Cable Connection and Virtual Private Networking
in addition to the ability to dial out over modems or ISDN devices. If you have installed an ISDN device, removing
Dial-Up Networking will logically remove the device and any information that you entered for it.
This information will not be restored when you re-install Dial-Up Networking. For this reason,
it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with current configuration settings and dependencies
to ensure a smooth reinstallation of these components.

128 Bit Encryption: If you are located within the US or Canada and require 128-bit encryption,
a separate utility is available which will modify an MSDUN 1.3 installation to enable use of 128-bit
encryption. This utility can be obtained from the web site below.

http://support.microsoft.com/Support/NTServer/128Downloads.asp.

Please download the 40 bit upgrade first followed by the 128-bit encryption utility.


6. Microsoft Windows Media Player 6.4

Windows Media Player 6.4 should NOT be installed on computers running Microsoft«
Windows« 2000.  Computers running Microsoft« Windows« 2000 already come with this or
a higher version of Windows Media Player, so the AltaVista Free Access install program
would not have checked this program for download.

For Windows Media Player questions, free support is available by calling one of the
following numbers: Windows NT: [phone] Windows98: [phone]
Windows95: [phone].
Or http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/en/support/faq.asp


7. Macromedia Shockwave 7.0.3

To uninstall, go to Start, Setting, Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs, and select
Shockwave 7.0.3.  For further support,
visit http://www.macromedia.com/support/shockwave/installation/


8. Software necessary for Windows NT users (Remote Access Services and Service Pack 5)

Follow these instructions below to find out if Remote Access Services is installed on your computer:

Click the "Start" button. Highlight "Settings." Highlight "Control Panel." Double-click the "Network" icon,
and select the "Services" tab. You'll see a list of all of the networking services that are currently installed
on your system. If you have a  "Remote Access Service" entry, you should be able to connect to the software
by clicking on the icon on your desktop.

If you don't see a "Remote Access Services" entry, you'll need to use your Windows NT install disks to install it,
following the instructions below:

Highlight "Remote Access Service" and click the "Properties" button below. Click "Add" in the window entitled "Remote Access
Setup." Select the modem you wish to use below the "RAS Capable Devices" heading. Click the "Configure" button and
select "Dial out Only" under the "Port Usage" heading. Click "Ok" and then click on "Network." Put a check mark
beside "TCP/IP" and remove all other check marks. Click "OK" and then "Continue." Click "OK" to close the
"Network Services" window. Now install or reinstall the software. Remember that you must connect to the
Internet by clicking on the AltaVista Free Access desktop icon.

Go to http://www.microsoft.com/ntserver/nts/downloads/recommended/sp5/allsp5.asp to download and
install Windows NT Service Pack 5. Select the correct version for your computer and follow the
download instructions to install the service onto your system.


9. Getting Help and Contacting Us

You will find help files for AltaVista Free Access by clicking on the help button in the lower left
corner of the connection window or you can also find extensive help pages at http://microav.com/help.

Customer Support for Free Access available by calling toll free 877-584-5551 between 8am and 1am Eastern
time, seven days a week or via email at [e-mail].






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