01/04/08 - Upgrade FirstClass Client 9.022

From TechHelp - MCLA's Technology Help Center

Please be advised that starting Monday, February 11th, 2008 you will be required to use the latest FirstClass 9.022 client software.

The reason for the upgrade is for stability and reliability purposes. The user interface changes are fairly minimal and basic functionality will stay the same. Classroom computers with older versions of FirstClass installed on it will be upgraded at a later date.

The upgrade is now available for download. This process should only take 10-15 mins. We recommend upgrading before the deadline date. In the event that you login with an old FirstClass client the day of or after the deadline date, you will receive an automated reminder email. Once the client is correctly installed, you will no longer receive the automated email. As always, please call the Computer Help Desk at 413-662-5276 for questions in regard to this upgrade.

How to Upgrade to FirstClass Client version 9.022:

WARNING: PLEASE READ ALL STEPS BEFORE STARTING THIS UPGRADE PROCESS

Windows XP Instructions _______________________

Click this link: http://download.mcla.edu/firstclass/MCLA_FC9022_1.exe

When asked whether to save or run the file, choose 'Save' and save to your Desktop.

Shutdown and restart your computer.

After your computer has rebooted, run the installer by double-clicking it, its name should be 'MCLA_FC9022_1'

Click 'Run' on the 'Security Warning' message

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Start FirstClass as you normally would.

Mac OSX Instructions ____________________

Click this link: http://download.mcla.edu/firstclass/MCLA_9022_1.dmg

When asked whether to save or run the file, choose 'Save' and save to your Desktop

After the download is complete you may be warned that the download contains an application. Click 'Continue'

Double click the file to mount it on your Desktop.

This results in a new "disk" on your desktop, double click the disk image file (called MCLA_FC9022_1).

A new finder window will open, click "Install FirstClass Client", or open the "Readme.htm".

Follow the instructions to complete the installation.

Start FirstClass as you normally would.