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This CD-ROM contains all of the software you need to start surfing the Internet with ministryofsound.net. Please print out these instructions, you may need to refer to them while you are installing this software.

 Section 1- Prior to installation
you need to make sure that your computer is capable of running the software.
 Section 2- Installing Internet Explorer 4
use the "Active Set-up Wizard" which will guide you through the installation process
 Section 3- Opening your ministryofsound.net Account
once the software is installed, you can now create a ministryofsound.net account and start surfing the Internet.



 Section 1- Prior to installation

Before you go any further, you need to make sure that your computer is capable of running the software.

Is your computer powerful enough to run Internet Explorer 4?

One of the main components of the ministryofsound.net software is the Internet Explorer 4 (IE4) web browser. 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

ministryofsound.net spec
 

Processor

Memory

Processor

Memory

Browser only

486/66Mhz

8Mb

P100Mhz

16Mb

ministryofsound.net recommended installation

486/66Mhz

16Mb

P100Mhz

16Mb


If your computer falls between Microsoft's and ministryofsound.net'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 ministryofsound.net 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 Internet Explorer 4

  1. After you have read these instructions, return to the installation screen by closing your browser, and click on the "Install Software" button. This will run a program called 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. The software will now prompt you choose an installation option. Please select "ministryofsound.net Recommended" and click on Next. 

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

 Section 3- Opening your ministryofsound.net Account

Once the software is installed, you can now create a ministryofsound.net account and start surfing the Internet.

  1. Please make sure your modem is switched on. Double-click on the "Internet Explorer" icon on your desktop.

    N.B.Windows 98 users must click on the Internet Explorer icon located next to the START button.

    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.

  2. To create a new account please click the
    "New Members" button.

  3. Your modem will dial in to our system. Follow the on-screen prompts which 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.

  4. Your ministryofsound.net account will now be set-up on our system. You will receive confirmation of this on screen. Please wait 10 minutes before attempting to access the Internet to allow time for your username to be distributed between all of our servers.

 

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