This page contains a description of the software package and the step-by-step instructions for installing the software. You should print this page in order to use it as a reference when installing your software.

Software Description

• A Setup wizard that walks you through the installation process
• Internet Explorer, Version 3.0, a web browser that enables you to view HTML documents on the World Wide Web
• Security software that enables you to make transactions over the internet
• A mail client that lets you send and receive electronic mail
• A news client so you can read and post to newsgroups
• A TCP/IP stack to access the internet
• A dialer which will dial into Au Fait Communications.
• A wizard that helps you detect and configure your modem.

System Requirements

These are the minimum requirements necessary to run this software.

• 386 processor
• Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT
• 4 MB of memory
• VGA monitor
• Mouse
• Modem with a speed of at least 9600 or higher.

Installation Instructions

1. Download the software onto your computer.
2. Create a temporary directory on your computer.
3. Download the file. (file size is 6.6 Megabytes)
4. Read and print the following procedure.
5. Call us at (301) 665-1178 or fill out the online signup form to setup your account.
6. Install the software.
   1. Find the file you had downloaded. (msie30.exe)
   2. Double click on it.
   3. Read the License Agreement and accept it. (This is a fully licensed version of Internet Explorer. It is not shareware or crippleware. It does not cost you anything.)
   4. After the software installs, you will be asked if you want to restart the computer. Click on the OK button to allow your computer to restart.
   5. After the computer restarts, a sign-up window will appear. Click on INSTALL
7. Configure the Dialer
   1. Double click on the Internet Icon
   2. Enter your User name. Make sure it is all lower case.
   3. Delete the password and enter your password.
   4. Click on the CONNECT button.
8. You are now logged into Au Fait Communications.
9. Configure your Mail Software.
   1. Click on the Mail Icon at the top of the screen. This will drop down a menu.
   2. Click on 'Read mail'.
   3. A new window will appear. Click on the word 'mail' at the top of the screen. This will cause another menu to appear.
   4. On this menu, click on the word 'Options'. This will open up the Options Window.
   5. On this window, click on the Server Tab.
   6. In the 'Name' box, you can enter your name or a handle. This name will appear in all outgoing email.
   7. In the 'Email Address' box, change 'user@aufait.net' to <login_name>@aufait.net. Make sure that all the letters are in lower case.
   8. In the 'POP3 Account' box, put in your login name in lower case letters.
   9. In the 'Password' box, enter your password.
   10. The following configuration steps are optional.
       1. Click on the signature tab.
       2. Click on the text button.
       3. Enter a message in the box next to the text button. (Internet etiquette requires that this message be four lines or less.)
       4. This message will automatically be attached to the end of every email that you send.
   11. Click on the 'Apply' button.
   12. Click on the 'OK' button.
   13. Click on the Send & Receive icon
10. You are now ready to send and receive email.