Detailed Download Instructions

Due to the wide range of software and settings for that software that people have on their machines, it is very difficult to describe every eventuality. These instructions are in two parts, an overview and a detailed description.

Overview

To be able to use my software on your computer, it needs to be transferred from my web site and installed on your hard disk. This is a multistage process.

A single file (The Installer) containing all the necessary programs and data is transferred via the Internet on to your PC.
The Installer program is executed. This suggests a suitable permanent location for the program. You should accept this default.
The Installer loads the bell ringing program on to your PC and adds it to the Start Button Menu.
You use the program by Clicking the Start Button and picking Programs > Bell Ringing

You may have heard awful stories about spying software and viruses, so it is wise to be cautious before downloading anything. But I can assure you my programs have been successfully installed by hundreds of bell ringers. They are do not contain advertisements or spying software. If you don't like the program it can easily be removed using the uninstaller provided with it. It has cost you nothing, so you haven't lost anything by giving it a try.

Internet Explorer
Installation Method

This method assumes that your Internet Explorer security settings will allow this to be used. If not seek assistance from a friend who is familiar with downloading programs from the internet. With the enhanced security offered by Windows Vista, you will be asked to give your authority to continue at various stages. This safeguard prevents malicious programs loading without your agreement.

IE Versions 5 & 6		IE Version 7
Click the Open button.	Left click the download link and this box appears. The file name mentioned will depend on which piece of software you are downloading.	Click the Run button.
	During download this box informs you of progress. When all the contents of the installer file has been received, the install program will start
	This is a check screen to warn you it doesn't recognise me as a software publisher. That is because as a private individual I can't afford the cost of registering. It would be different if I charged for the software. Please click Run
Scroll down this help page to the Installer Screen description

Firefox
Installation Method

	As delivered out of the box, Firefox saves downloads to your desktop, this clutters it up and especially as this installer will be run once, you don't need it hanging around. If you don't wish to fiddle with this, then clean up you desktop as described but ignore the next stage in this box. Before you start downloading use the Menu Tools / Options and change default location where Firefox saves the downloaded files. On Windows Vista, there is a Downloads folder select this. If you prefer to be asked where you wish to save the file (That is how I like it) then click the little button Always ask me where to save files.
	When you left click on the link to start a download, this box appears. Click the Save File button
	This screen tells you the download is complete. Click on the Open option.
	You may get a screen that warns you of the danger of running executable files. Click OK Where xxx is the name of the installer. The text reads "xxxxxx.exe" is an executable file. Executable files may contain viruses or other malicious code that could harm your computer. Use caution when opening this file. Are you sure you want to launch "xxxxx.exe" Click on the OK button and the installer will run.
A section of your desktop	If you didn't change the default location for saving files, then tidy up the desktop. Single Click on the Installer Icon, to select it. (Don't double click to execute it) then press the Delete key on the keyboard. When the confirm screen opens, click Yes .

Installer Screen

Modern Installer

Click the Next button.

If there is a licence page, read it and Click I Agree.

Click any Next buttons on other pages.

Click Install. The program will display a progress bar as the software is installed.

To use the program you have just installed, click the Start button, and select All Programs>BellRinging

To Remove the Program from your computer

I hope you will like these programs and will continue to use them. But if not, they can be easily removed.

An Uninstaller is provided should you wish to remove the program. This is found in the Control Panel, Add and Remove Programs. In Vista this is called Programs and Features Scroll down the list and click the program you wish to remove.

Program Descriptions

Programs Available for Download

Call Change Ringer	Left-Click the link on the left of this text to download the Installer.
Method Tutor	Left-Click the link on the left to download the Method Tutor Installer.
Tower Visit Recorder	Left-Click the link on the left to download Tower Visit Installer
RopeSight Demonstrator	Left-Click the link on the left to download the RingBell installer
Method Workshop	Left-Click the link on the left to download the Method Workshop installer.
Bedford Bells	Left-Click the link on the left of this text to download the sound of St Paul's, Bedford a 28cwt 12. The Twelve bells are required to ring Caters and higher methods in "Method Workshop". Also for 10-12 Bell changes in the "Call Change Ringer".
Wotton Bells	Left-Click the link on the left to download the sound of St Mary the Virgin, Wotton Under Edge a 18cwt 8. These additional bell samples may be used with "RingBell", "Call Change Ringer" and "Method Workshop" only.