How to Download Netscape for Windows 3.1
- Download the newest version of Netscape from
http://www.mozilla.com.
- 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
- Click on the button to display the download sites.
- You will be brought to a new page with a long list of FTP sites.
- 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.
- The file will begin to download to a folder of your choice. C:\TEMP is a good choice.
- Once the file is downloaded, you will have to unzip it using WinZip or pkunzip.
- Launch WinZip and open your archive (the file that ends in .zip)
- It will "explode" the archive contents and reveal new files.
- 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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