How do I install Desktop Channel?
Which operating systems are supported?
How do I uninstall or remove Desktop Channel?
How do I reach tech support?
How do I operate Desktop Channel?
How do I turn off Desktop Channel?
What does it mean when the cursor turns into a hand?
How do I adjust the time of the day I would like to view Desktop Channel?
How do I adjust the date?
Can I make Desktop Channel become my screen saver too?
Is Desktop Channel considered spyware?
What is the THINK360Updater.exe file?
What is Desktop Channel?


How do I install Desktop Channel?    The CD is equipped with an auto-run feature that opens up the installation screen automatically when the CD is inserted into the CD-ROM drive. If auto-run is not enabled on your computer, go to your Start button and choose Run. Browse to find your CD drive and choose the setup.exe file to begin installation. Follow the installation screens until complete. If you are running Windows 2000 or XP, you may need Administrative Privileges to install software onto your system.

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Which operating systems are supported?   Desktop Channel™ has full functionality in Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 and XP.

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How do I uninstall Desktop Channel?   Go to your Start button and choose Settings. Select Control Panel and then Add/Remove Programs. Select Desktop Channel™ and choose to remove it.

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How do I reach tech support?    You can reach tech support by e-mailing: TechSupport@think360.com

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How do I operate Desktop Channel?   Upon installation you choose what time of day you would like to see Desktop Channel™ and it will then appear on your computer desktop at those designated times. You can also click on the icon placed on your desktop to view it any time you like.

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How do I turn off Desktop Channel?   When it's on your computer desktop you can turn it off by hitting any key on your keyboard or any button on your mouse.

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What does it mean when the cursor turns into a hand?   When the cursor is a hand, you are over a hotlink box and clicking that area will jump you to the Internet site, sound or movie clip or application that's been programmed in.

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How do I adjust the time of the day I would like to view Desktop Channel?   Go to your Start button and choose Programs. Find your version of Desktop Channel™ and click on the Start Time icon. You can change the time of day you would like to view Desktop Channel™ and also choose additional times.

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How do I adjust the date?   Desktop Channel™ takes the date from your computer. If this is incorrect, go to the lower right hand corner of your desktop and right-click on it. Choose Adjust Time/Date and correct the date on your computer.

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Can I make Desktop Channel become my screen saver too?   Yes. Right-click on your desktop and choose Properties. Go to the Screen Saver tab and choose the screen saver available by the same name of your version of Desktop Channel™. You can also adjust the amount of time before the screen saver appears.

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Is Desktop Channel considered spyware?   The Federal Trade Commission defines spyware as software that is surreptitiously installed on a computer, without the user's consent, and will track where the consumer goes on the Internet and/or the keystrokes. Spyware is difficult to remove and cannot be removed from the Add/Remove Programs menu.

In contrast, Desktop Channel™ requires the consent of user to be installed, does not track where the user goes on the Internet nor keystrokes and may be removed from the Add/Remove Programs menu. >> Download the FTC's report on spyware.

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What is the THINK360Updater.exe file?   Desktop Channel™ uses a small program called THINK360Updater to supply new daily pages and periodically update the Digital Billboards. This program does not capture any personal information nor track keystrokes. Is Desktop Channel™ considered spyware?

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What is Desktop Channel?   Desktop Channel™ is a hybrid of traditional and online advertising strategies with advantages for both the consumer and advertiser. People choose to have Desktop Channel™ on their desktop to read the daily message. Quotes, humor, trivia or advice from your favorite subject keeps you riveted and anticipating the daily page, which creates an opportunity to advertise through the daily billboards. Go to www.THINK360.com to learn more or to visit the gallery of Digital Billboards.

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