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• The ICQ User's Guide
Time Limited Free Beta Version - See License Agreement
Please read this important information about pre release (beta) software.


 ICQ For Windows 3.1x - Latest Version: 1.111 Beta

It is recommended to:
  • Print this document before you download the installation file so you will be able to read the instructions while installing ICQ: Use your browser's File Menu -> Print command.
  • Go quickly over the whole page to familiarize yourself with the download steps.
Note: Supported Dialers
ICQ works with most 16-bit dialers. However, since there is a wide variety of dialers, there may still be dialers that are not supported by ICQ.

These dialers are supported by ICQ:
• Trumpet •IBM •AOL •Compuserve •Quarterdeck

These dialers are not supported by ICQ:
•Netmanage

If your dialer does not appear on this list, or if you don't know which dialer you have, you may wish to download ICQ and try for yourself to see if it will connect to our server. We would appreciate if after such an attempt you would contact our Technical Support and let us know whether or not you were able to connect and register to ICQ. We will continue to update this list.

Before downloading, please note that Win3.x communication and dialing capabilities have a number of issues unrelated to ICQ.


 Step 1: Win32S Extension

ICQ for Windows 3.x requires a common extension to Windows called Win32S. This system extension allows 32-bit applications like ICQ to run under 16-bit Windows 3.x. You must have this extension on your PC before you install ICQ

If you have Win32S installed, read on in order to install ICQ
If you don't have Win32S installed...

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 Step 2: Download And Save The Installation File

Download ICQ for Windows 3.1x - v1.111 Beta


 Step 3: Run The Installation Program

  1. Keep your dialer running and stay connected to the internet.
  2. Shut down all other applications
  3. Run Windows File-Manager
  4. Open the directory where you saved the ICQ installation file (icq311.exe).
  5. Double-click on it to start the installation process


Note: Installation Problems
If you failed to shut down some application before starting the installation process, you may encounter an Application Error during or at the end of the installation process. No harm is done, In most cases you will be able to continue to the registration process - try to continue. If you can't register after this error occurs, restart the installation process (Step 3). If you still can't register - download the file again (Step 2).

If you encounter any problem during the installation, please read our Installation Troubleshooting page or get help.


 Step 4: Follow The Registration Instructions

Make sure you are connected to the internet.
Follow the registration instructions which will start right after the installation process, this will register you as an ICQ user on the ICQ servers. If you encounter any problems during this process, please refer to our Registration Troubleshooting page.


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