Smart Download will then take you through the process step-by-step. If you are a current user, Smart Download will automatically update your oceanfree.net Messenger as well as give you the option to download plugins.

Note, your Messenger may take a little time to download depending on your connection, but if you wish you may stop the process at any point and then resume it again later from the point at which you stopped.

Technical Requirements

Browser Support
IE 4+
Netscape 4+
NeoPlanet 2x and 5x

System Requirements

Pentium 100 and up
Minimum 16 MB RAM
Windows 95/98/2000 and NT4.0

Important notes regarding AIM connectivity:

Before installing or running oceanfree.net Instant Messenger with the AIM connectivity make sure to close the AIM application.

When importing your AIM friends list to oceanfree.net, some of the friends may not be imported. You can add those friends manually. Stay tuned for further developments.

To start the Smart Download tool (50 K), click on the 'Begin Smart Download NOW!' link. When the File Download dialogue appears choose "Save this program to disk", save it to your desktop. Once the download is finished double click on the icon top activate the Smart Download tool. The Smart Download will ask you to choose from the available plug-ins.

The Smart Download will only download the files that you need. When the download is finished, it will automatically install your oceanfree.net Instant Messenger. Note, you can stop the process at any point and then resume it from the point at which you stopped.

Registering oceanfree.net
The registration wizard will open automatically when you run oceanfree.net Instant Messenger for the first time. Fill in the Registration pages with your oceanfree.net user details, such as your chosen user name. You can go back and change your personal details at any time by going to "Change My Details" in the oceanfree.net Tools menu.

Running oceanfree.net
Once you've registered, you're ready to begin exploring the Web with oceanfree.net. If you need help getting started, check out "Quick Reference" in the oceanfree.net Help menu. For more in-depth assistance, see the Troubleshooting section below or the oceanfree.net FAQ file.

oceanfree.net and Firewalls
oceanfree.net Instant Messenger 3.0 can be used behind a NAT, proxy, or firewall.

oceanfree.net Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble running oceanfree.net Instant Messenger after installing it, try rebooting your computer and restarting the program.

For more extensive help, go to our helpcentre.

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