NOTE: Once you have installed the software, you cannot move it to another directory. Make sure you choose the standard install directory for your ParaChat v4.00.

If you see this window below, you have forgotten to install Java or are using an outdated version of Java.

When the set-up process has completed, press "Finish" to close thet set-up wizard.

The main directory of your ParaChat Server is "ParaChat400". Upon completion of the set-up process, your ParaChat Server is placed in the following file path:

C:\Program Files\ParaChat\ParaChat400\

By default, the ParaChat Server Administrator's user name is "admin". This step will set a ParaChat Server Administrator password for "admin". A DOS window, and a Java dialogue box will open. The Java dialogue box requests a password, and a password confirmation. Enter the requested information, and click "Set Password". When you have entered a password, close the Java dialogue box, and press any key to close the DOS window.

NOTE: A ParaChat Server Administrator Password is required to access the administrative tools and features included with ParaChat Server, and the ParaChat Rooms you create. The ParaChat Server administrator is a "superuser" who can access the web-based Server Administration Pages to create ParaChat rooms, create room administrators.

Additionally, a superuser may access the superuser features in the ParaChat Admin Console that is used to manage and administer individual ParaChat rooms.

NOTE: ParaChat is running when this DOS window is open. This DOS window must remain open in order for ParaChat Server to serve requests. You cannot run the "Start Server - non Service" option at the same time you are running it as a service.

NOTE: Installing ParaChat Server as a Windows service does not automatically run ParaChat Server as a Windows service. Please continue the Windows service process below.

8. Start ParaChat Server as Windows Service

After step 7 has been completed, go to the Start button on your task bar, select:

Start >>> Programs >>> ParaChat Server 4.0 >>> ParaChat Service >>> Start ParaChat Service

Your ParaChat Server is now running as a Windows service.

9. Stopping ParaChat Server

From the Start button on your task bar, select:

Start >>> Programs >>> ParaChat Server 4.0 >>> ParaChat Service >>> Stop Service. Your ParaChat Server will stop serving requests.

To restart your ParaChat Server as a Windows service, see Step 8.

10. Uninstall ParaChat Server as Windows Service

From the Start button on your task bar, select:

Start >>> Programs >>> ParaChat Server 4.0 >>> ParaChat Service >>> Uninstall Service

To run your ParaChat Server after you have uninstalled it as a Windows service, see Step 6. To reinstall your ParaChat Server as a Windows service, see Step 7.

2. Test Room:

Visit the Test ParaChat Room that is now running on your chat server. The Test Room will display the ParaChat applet, and the applet HTML, that serves as a guide to implementing your own ParaChat rooms. Open the Test Room in your browser by clicking here, or access the Test Room from your Start button:

Start >>> Programs >>> ParaChat Server 4.0 >>> Configure Server >>> Test Room

3. Room and User Creation:

Visit the ParaChat Room and User Creation Guide for information on creating new ParaChat rooms and admin users.

4. License:

Your ParaChat Server v4.0 evaluation is equipped with a limited-use, 30-day, 5- user license. To implement ParaChat in your production environment, purchase a full-use license securely online using the ParaChat Server v4.0 Order Form. For pricing options and fees, please visit the ParaChat Server Price List.

5. Promote:

As a service to promote and drive traffic to your new ParaChat rooms, list your chat pages in our ParaChat Room Directory. This is a free service provided to ParaChat customers.