Net Zero -- Special Instructions

Location: http://www.mvps.org/dmcritchie/excel/netzero.htm Home page: http://www.mvps.org/dmcritchie/excel/excel.htm [View without Frames] Special instructions are needed because of the pervasive nature of NetZero. NetZero takes over the desktop rendering it useless for you and messes up the taskbar usually by hiding it.

Obtaining NetZero for installation

See http://www.netzero.net, sign up for the free email and web -- do not sign up for the pay for versions. More instructions of setting up your system are on by webnofee page, but the installation will set up your files for you.

Questions you will be asked for in setting up an account.

First question will by your name, address, phone number, and birthdate.
You will be asked for a username and password.
Alternate email address (probably would be needed if you lose use of your email or account).
What car if any you own, when do you plan to buy your next car, and what kind, household income range.
Pick from listings of hobby interests, pick from entertainment interests (i.e. TV, move theater), and occupational list.

The opt-out appears to have been replaced by an opt-in for additional Email advertising. Your desktop will be covered/hidden anyway with advertising.

You will be asked this same information several times over once you are again on line -- fortunately the blanks are already filled in.

Installation directed questions

What other email do you have. Probably was ask what browser (Internet Explorer) and what email reader (Outlook Express).

Normal Logon for estabilished account

[Start] Net zero & NZ Platinum
(connect) button or hit Enter
modem sounds and you see it dialing 1-908-698-4743 (Somerville, NJ)
Big Screen comes up that you cannot do much with on top of entire desktop

To get to a webpage type in a valid URL i.e. http://www.abc.com into Search

Email

[Start] Outlook Express
Mail will automatically start but you can start it anytime later with Ctrl+M

Powering Down CPU

Exit out of Running application using File, Close, or using [X] in the upper right hand corner of applications. ALT+F4 will also close a running application.

On the Windows Start button on lower left part of screen or keyboard key below the Shift key à Shut Down. This should automatically turn off the CPU but the monitor will have to be shut-down manually.

This is a continuation of my webnofee page, specifically addressing NetZero issues. Be sure to see the Related area on that page.

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