Windows 95 Installation Instructions

PLEASE PRINT THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND READ THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION

The Global Internet software contains the Internet Explorer 4 (IE4) web browser with the Outlook Express e-mail and newsreader for Windows 95 users. We have tried to make it as simple as possible to open an account on-line using the software. These installation instructions are separated into two parts:

Section 1 - Issues to be aware of before you install the software.

Section 2 - Detailed instructions on how to install the software and create an Internet account with Global Internet.


Section 1- Prior to installation
Before installing the software, you should ensure that you have dealt with the following issues:

Is your computer powerful enough to run Internet Explorer 4?
To run IE4, your computer needs to meet certain system requirements. Microsoft have published their recommended system requirements for IE4 (see table below). We have found that while IE4 will work on older and less powerful machines, it can cause the system to run at a slower speed than would normally be acceptable. We therefore publish separate recommended system requirements:

Installation 

Microsoft Specification

 Global Internet Specifications
  Processor Memory Processor Memory
IE4 Only 486/66Mhz 8Mb P100Mhz 16Mb
IE4 & Outlook Express 486/66Mhz 16Mb P100Mhz 16Mb

Disk Space Required to Run Internet Explorer

Disk Space Required for Installation:

The Active Set-up Wizard should determine whether you have enough memory before installation begins

If your computer falls between Microsoft's and Global Internet's system specifications then we leave it at your discretion as to whether or not you install it. It should be noted that extra memory is relatively inexpensive to buy and will improve the performance of all of the software on your PC, including IE4.

Have you backed up all your system data?
Before proceeding to install IE4, it is essential that you have backed up all files on your system.

Have you uninstalled any previous versions of IE4?
If you have installed any of the "Beta" or "Platform Preview" versions of IE4, please ensure that these have been uninstalled before you install the Global Internet software. To do this, go to the Control Panel and Click Add/Remove Programs. Select Internet Explorer 4.0 from the list and then click the Add/Remove button. You should not uninstall Internet Explorer 3.0 or any earlier version of IE.

Have you closed all programs?
Before you install any software, you should make sure that all programs other than your operating system are closed. This includes programs that run in the background such as the Microsoft Office toolbar and anti-virus
software.


Section 2- Installing the Software

  1. After you have read these instructions return to the installation screen by closing your browser, click on the "Install Software" button. This will run the Active Set-up Wizard that will guide you through the installation process.

  2. You will be asked to accept Microsoft's Terms and Conditions for using IE4. To proceed you should click on Next.

  3. You will now be asked whether or not you wish to install the Windows Desktop Update. This feature of IE4 changes the way that your Windows Desktop works. We strongly recommend that you select "No" and click Next to proceed as this could cause system problems, especially for users with Compaq or Packard Bell machines.

  4. You will now be given the option to select in which directory IE4 will install on your hard disc. We recommend that you leave this set to

    c:\Program Files\Internet Explorer

    and click Next. IE4 will now install. Click OK and IE4 will finish configuring your system. This may take a few minutes.

  5. After IE4 has finished installing, double-click on the "Internet Explorer" icon on your desktop. This will open a page in IE4 in full screen mode. If Dial-Up Networking is not installed on your computer Windows 95 will begin installing it automatically. You may be asked to insert your Windows 95 CD-ROM. Once Dial-Up Networking is installed, you will be asked to re-start your machine.

  6. To create a new account using your credit or debit card please click "Sign-up to Global Internet Now" Your modem will now dial in to our sign-up server. If for any reason you have trouble connecting to our sign-up server click the "Help" button. If you have re-installed the software click on the "Configure existing account" button to avoid registering again.

  7. After connecting to the sign-up server please follow the on-screen prompts that will guide you through the sign-up process. You will have an opportunity at the end to check that you are satisfied that the information you have typed is correct. Click "submit" to open your account. Your e-mail address,   username and password will now be displayed, please make a note of this as you will need them to retrieve your e-mail.

  8. Your Global Internet account will now be set-up on our system and the following Windows message will appear:

    "You are now ready to connect to the Internet. To continue double click the Internet Explorer icon on your desktop".

    This is confirmation that your account has been set-up successfully. Please wait 10 minutes before attempting to access the Internet to allow time for your username to be distributed between all of our servers.

  9. When you want to disconnect from the Internet, please close Internet Explorer or Outlook Express and you will be asked if you want to close the Global Internet connection.

For further technical information and other resources please refer to our website www.global.net.uk/home or contact the technical support team by phone on 0870 909 8181 or fax 0870 909 8282.

AFTER PRINTING OUT THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND READING THEM CAREFULLY, CLOSE YOUR BROWSER AND RETURN TO THE INSTALLATION SCREEN.

Global Internet Ltd | 113-123 Upper Richmond Road | London SW15 2TL
Phone: 0870 909 8000 | Fax: 0870 909 8282 | e-mail: info@global.net.uk