ParaChat Server v5.7
Windows Installation Instructions
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Download the ParaChat Server Software Package |
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1. Download and save the ParaChat570.zip file to your desktop.
If you have not done so already, please download
the server software
2. Unzip the 'ParaChat570.zip' Package
Use any zip utility program to unzip the 'ParaChat570.zip' file you have downloaded. If you do not have a copy
you can download it here.
Please un-zip the software package to your desktop.
NOTE: Once you have installed the software, you cannot move it to another directory.
Make sure you choose the standard install directory for your ParaChat v5.7 . Since this is an application
it should not be installed in your web server, but should be installed under your Programs Files directory. If you
wish to install ParaChat v5.7 in a non-standard folder please see the "non-standard install" below.
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3. Install Java 1.3 or above (Java™ 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition, version 1.3.x)
If your host machine does not have Java 1.3 or above, double-click "
Java Download" link to download and install Java 1.3.x or above.
Select the language you would like and download the "JRE" version. To install Java follow Sun's installation instructions.
Java 1.3 (or above) is required to run ParaChat Server v5.7.
4. Set-up ParaChat Server Installation
From the "ParaChat" folder on your desktop, double-click the "setup" application
icon to initiate the installation process. You will see a Command window pop up to complete
the installation of ParaChat Server.
Follow the installer instructions to complete your installation
When the set-up process has completed, press "Finish" to close the set-up wizard.
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5. Select a ParaChat Server Administrator Password
From the Start button in your task bar, select:
Start >>> Programs >>> ParaChat Server v5.7 >>> Configure Server >>> Set Admin Password
You will see a Java window like the one below:
By default, the ParaChat Server Administrator's user name is "admin". This step will set a
ParaChat Server Administrator password for "admin". A DOS window, and a Java dialogue box will open.
The Java dialogue box requests a password, and a password confirmation. Enter the requested
information, and click "Set Password". When you have entered a password, close the Java dialogue box,
and press any key to close the DOS window.
NOTE: A ParaChat Server Administrator Password is required to access the administrative
tools and features included with ParaChat Server, and the ParaChat Rooms you create.
The ParaChat Server administrator is a "superuser" who can access the web-based Server
Administration Pages to create ParaChat rooms, create room administrators.
Additionally, a superuser may access the superuser features in the ParaChat Admin
Console that is used to manage and administer individual ParaChat rooms.
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Running ParaChat Server for Windows 95/98/ME |
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6. Run ParaChat Server non-service option (for Windows 95/98/ME)
From the Start button on your task bar, select:
Start >>> Programs >>> ParaChat Server 5.7 >>> Configure Server >>> Start Server - non Service
This option is utilized if your computer will not run applications as a service or
if you do not wish to run ParaChat Server as a Windows service. A DOS window will open and
display different properties of the chat server operation. When you see "ready to serve
incoming requests ..." ParaChat Server is running. To stop ParaChat Server, close the DOS window
by typing CTRL-C, and answer "y" to terminate the batch job.
NOTE: ParaChat is running when this DOS window is open. This DOS window must remain
open in order for ParaChat Server to serve requests. You cannot run the "Start Server - non Service" option at the
same time you are running it as a service.
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Running ParaChat Server for NT/2000/XP/2003 |
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7. Start ParaChat Server as Windows Service
By default your ParaChat Server is now running as a Windows service.
To start and stop the ParaChat service you can go to the Start button on your task bar, select:
Start >>> Programs >>> ParaChat Server v5.7 >>> Configure Server >>> ParaChat Services >>> Start ParaChat Service
A DOS window will display, and present the status. If starting ParaChat Server as
a Windows service is successful you will see:
8. Stopping ParaChat Server
From the Start button on your task bar, select:
To restart your ParaChat Server as a Windows service, see Step 8.
10. Uninstall ParaChat Server as Windows Service
From the Start button on your task bar, select:
Start >>> Programs >>> ParaChat Server v5.7 >>> Configure Server >>> ParaChat Services >>> Uninstall Service
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2. Test Room:
Visit the Test ParaChat Room that is now running on your chat server. The
Test Room will display the ParaChat applet, and the applet HTML, that serves as a guide to
implementing your own ParaChat rooms. Open the Test Room in your browser by
access the Test Room from your Start button:
Start >>> Programs >>> ParaChat Server v5.7 >>> Test Room
4. License:
Your ParaChat Server v5.7 evaluation is equipped with a limited-use, 30-day, 5-
user license. To implement ParaChat in your production environment, purchase a full-use
license securely online using the ParaChat Server v5.7 Order Form.
For pricing options and fees, please visit the ParaChat Server Price List.
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11. Uninstalling ParaChat Server
Before you run Add/Remove you must first stop and uninstall the ParaChat Service.
To uninstall ParaChat Server service, select:
Start >>> Programs >>> ParaChat Server v5.7 >>> Configure Server >>> ParaChat Services >>> Uninstall Service
To uninstall ParaChat Server, go to the Start button on your task bar, and select:
Start >>> Settings >>> Control Panel
Select "Add/Remove Programs" and then "Change or Remove Programs". In the list of currently
installed programs, select "ParaChat Server v5.7" and click the "Change/Remove" button. If you have
multiple versions of ParaChat installed on your computer, click the "support information" link
and check for version 5.7 prior to removing the program.
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12. Installing ParaChat v5.7 in a non-standard directory
We highly recommend that you install your ParaChat Server v5.0 under the Program Files directory. However
if you wish to install it in a different directory you will need to create a directory to install the
server into.
Example:
Create a directory ..\ParaChat\ParaChat570\ and install your ParaChat server into the ParaChat570 directory.
Please see the sample below. You will notice that this version is installed onto the E: drive.
Standard Install Location
Custom Directory Installation
New non-standard ParaChat Install
Click "Next" to continue your installation.
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