How to Download Netscape for Windows 3.1

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• Download the newest version of Netscape from http://www.mozilla.com.
  
  1. You will have to input information about your system:
     • Desired Product: Netcape Navigator 3.0 (or whatever is highest if you prefer)
       • Choose Netscape Navigator 3.0 Minimum for basic Netscape.
       • Choose Netscape Navigator 3.0 Standard if you'd like all the bells and whistles.
         • Be warned! Beta versions support the newest features but also often have bugs, some of which may crash your system. It is safest to download version 3.0!
       • Choose Netscape Navigator 3.0 for the bug-free commercially released version.
     • Operating System: Windows 3.1
     • Desired Language: U.S. English
     • Your Location: North America
     
     
  2. Click on the button to display the download sites.
     • You will be brought to a new page with a long list of FTP sites.
     
     
  3. Select an FTP site.
     • Try a site close to you first. If you cannot connect to that site, try another.
     • Peak traffic hours are 11 am to 2 pm.
     
     
  4. The file will begin to download to a folder of your choice. C:\TEMP is a good choice.
     
     
  5. Once the file is downloaded, you will have to unzip it using WinZip or pkunzip.
     1. Launch WinZip and open your archive (the file that ends in .zip)
     2. It will "explode" the archive contents and reveal new files.
     3. Double click on the setup.exe file (it may be available in WinZip or you may have to navigate to C:\TEMP using your File Manager.
     
     
• Clicking on setup.exe runs the installer program. Follow the on-screen instructions.
• You may select a folder for Netscape to be installed into. It is easiest to let Netscape select one for you.
• When setup is complete, you will have the option to go to netscape.com and download plug-ins.
  • We recommend that you get Macromedia Shockwave.
• You can now delete the contents of your C:\TEMP directory using File Manager.
• You should now have a Netscape Program group in Windows with a Netscape icon in it.
• Double click on your new Netscape icon to launch Netscape Navigator and modify the preferences (under the options menu).

That's it! Enjoy your new Netscape!

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