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Installing

Follow these simple steps to install the filter software.

Before Installing the Software

When you install the filter software, you will be prompted for a few items that would be best to gather ahead of time. This items are commonly found the documentation you recieved after signing-up.

1. Master Filter Password. This is NOT the same as your Member, Email, or Dial-in Password. If you have forgotten your Master Filter Password, check the documentation you recieved after signing-up. If you're still having trouble, please contact Support.

2. Master Username. Your master username is most likely your primary email address. This can be found in the documentation you recieved after signing up.

3. Filter Profile. Profiles are the usernames and passwords you and your family will be using to access the Internet. Use the 'default' profile to start with. Without a profile you will have no way to access the Internet. You can add new profiles through the Members area.

Keep those three simple things in mind, and your installation will be a breeze.

Step 1 - Download the Software

If you have not already downloaded the filter software, you can do so through the My Downloads section of the Members area. Login to the Members area, click on My Downloads, and download the software to your desktop now.

Step 2 - Launching the Installer

After you've downloaded the software to your desktop. Double click the icon to launch the software installer.

Step 3 - Extracting the Files

You should now see the Location to Save Files Window. Click Next to begin extracting the filter installation files to the default location and continue the setup process, or, click Cancel to quit. The cancel button is available through-out the entire setup process.

Step 4 - The Welcome Screen

You should now see the Welcome Screen. Click Next to continue.

Step 5 - License Agreement

You should now see the License Agreement Screen. Click Yes to accept the agreement and continue with the setup.

Step 6 - Destination Location

By default the program will install to C:\Program Files\S4F\. Use the Browse button if you wish to change the location the filter software will install, or Click Next to continue.

Step 7 - Question

You will now see a Question Screen. The filter must register you account over the Internet, therefore you must be connected to the Internet to complete this step. Click Yes to continue, or click No to cancel.

Step 8 - Filter Username Prompt

A new window will open, where you will be prompted for your Master Username before the installation can complete. Enter the username you selected, when signing-up, in the space provided. Click Continue to continue the installation.

TIP: If you are an email or dialup subscriber, your Username is likely the same as your dialup or email username. This information was provided in your 'welcome' email along with your other account settings.

Step 9 - Start Copying Files

A new window will open, where you will be prompted for your Filter Username before the installation can complete. Enter the username you selected, when signing-up, in the space provided. Click Continue.

Step 10 - Complete

Once the installation finishes you will be prompted to restart your computer. Click the circle beside the text Yes, I want to restart my computer now. Click Finish to complete the installation and restart your computer.