Groove Installation

Follow the instructions in this section to install the Groove application. Before beginning the installation procedure, please read the Top Issues and Known Issues sections of the Readme file to verify compatibility between your system and the Groove application.

Installation Note

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Web Installation Procedure

The following procedure describes how to install Groove from our Web site. First, you'll have to register, then download the installation program. Finally, you'll be able to install Groove and create your Groove account. Before beginning the installation, make sure your Internet connection is active, and close all open applications.

1. Use your Web browser to go to the Groove Installation page (http://www.groove.net/downloads/groove).
2. You'll be prompted to register with Groove Networks' Web site. Complete all fields and click continue.
3. Once you're registered, you'll see important information related to installing Groove, such as late-breaking news and system requirements. Click continue to go to the Download Groove page and proceed with the installation.
4. Click Download self-extracting EXE to download the installation program. If you're using Microsoft Internet Explorer or America Online, you'll be asked if you wish to run or save the installation file. Choose Save this program to disk, then click OK.
5. You'll be asked to specify a location on your computer to save the GrooveSetup.exe file. Navigate to the desired location and click Save.
6. When the download has completed, double-click the GrooveSetup.exe file. You'll be asked a series of questions, such as where to install the application and which components to install. Click Next each time to install Groove with the most common options.
7. When the installation is complete, make sure that View the README file and Launch Groove are selected, then click Finish. If you're asked to reboot your computer when the installation completes, reboot and launch Groove from the Start menu or by double-clicking the desktop icon.
8. When you launch Groove, you'll have to create a Groove account to use the application. It's important to choose a name for your Groove account that will make you recognizable to your contacts. Your passphrase should be easy to remember, yet difficult for anyone else to guess. Once you've created your account, you'll use this username and passphrase whenever you launch the Groove application.

CD Installation Procedure

If you install from a CD, you only need a Groove account name and passphrase. However, you will still need to register with Groove Networks to access Groove Services.

1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. If the installation application opens, proceed with step 2.
2. If the installation application does not open when you insert the CD, open Windows Explorer and navigate to the CD.
3. Double-click the Setup (or Setup.exe) application file to open the Groove installation application.
2. You'll be asked a series of questions, such as where to install the application and which components to install. Click Next each time to install Groove with the most common options.
3. When the installation is complete, make sure that View the README file and Launch Groove are selected, then click Finish. If you're asked to reboot your computer when the installation completes, reboot and launch Groove from the Start menu or by double-clicking the desktop icon.
4. When you launch Groove, you'll have to create a Groove account to use the application. It's important to choose a name for your Groove account that will make you recognizable to your contacts. Your passphrase should be easy to remember, yet difficult for anyone else to guess. Once you've created your account, you'll use this username and passphrase whenever you launch the Groove application.

Uninstalling Groove

In certain instances you may be required to uninstall Groove. We may provide you with an updated version of the application that is not compatible with earlier releases. If you receive a notice instructing you to uninstall Groove, you must follow this procedure completely.

Note: Be sure to exit the Groove application by clicking the Groove taskbar icon and selecting Shut Down Groove. Close all open applications before starting this procedure.

1. Open your Windows Control Panel, and launch Add/Remove Programs.
2. Select Groove from the list of programs. Click Add/Remove.
3. You will be asked to confirm removal of the application. Click Yes.
4. When the uninstall has completed, Groove Setup will display a message that the application was successfully uninstalled. Click OK. Close Add/Remove Programs and the Windows Control Panel.