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Get ICQ for yourself!

Step 1:  Get the program.

• Download ICQ by clicking here.  

• Click on the [Download Now] button to the right of the page that pops up.

• When the File Download window opens chose a path to save the file. (pay attention to where you save it to, you have to install it next)

• Click [Save].

• Be patient, it is a large file.

Step 2:  Install the program.

• Browse to where ICQ was downloaded to.  (remember, you where suppose to pay attention)

• Click on the icon titled icq2000b.  This will start the install process.

• During the install process it should ask you to register the program.  (This is getting yourself a unique ICQ number.)

  • Follow the prompts, and answer the questions.

Step 3:  Add people to your Contact List

• If it isn't all ready open, open ICQ by clicking on one of the many icons that is now on your computer.

• Ensure that you now have a little green flower (must be connected to the internet).  If you don't you can click on the red flower and change it to the green one.

• With the ICQ window open. Click on the button in the lower left-hand corner that says [ICQ].

  • Go to [Find/Add Users]

  • Now click on [Find User - Add To List]

  • Click on the circle in front of [Search by ICQ Number (UIN):]

  • In the field enter the number of the person you would like to add.  (If it is me you are trying to add then use 15055880)

  • Click [Next]

• When the person you are looking for is found click on their name in the list and click [Next]

  • You may need to ask for authorization.  Type a short note and click [Ok].

  • Now that you have a contact list, click on a name for a list of options.

• Have fun!