Steps To Install the FilterPak 7.71 on Windows 7


Step 1. Your Username and Password.

You will use your existing HB Account / Username and Password.



Step 2. Downloading the A+ Filtering installation file.

(Important! - You must complete Steps 1-4 BEFORE you Restart your computer!)

Click on the download link below for Windows 7. You will need to Save (NOT Open or Run) this file to your "Desktop".

Click Here to Download and Save file to Desktop, but do not Run until you have read Step 3 below:



Step 3. Installing the Premium S4F filtering for Windows


Once the download is complete find the s4f771.exe file(icon) on your Desktop. Simply double click the file(icon) to start the Installation process. Complete the installation procedure, but DO NOT RESTART your computer when prompted!



(If you cannot find installation file s4f771.exe on your Desktop then go to Start/Search/Files and folders and do a Search for s4f77.exe When you locate the file double click it to start the installation process.)



Step 4. Steps for Validating Compatibility with Windows 7


1. Click on you Windows START button and navigate to Computer\Program Files\S4F folder (if a 64 bit system will be in \Program Files(x86)\S4F) (see screens below for an example)


2. Right click on Filter7.exe, or it may be just Filter7 and select Properties.



3. Select Compatibility Tab
4. Select Run this program in compatibility mode for:
5. Use down button and select Windows Vista (Service pack 2)



6. Click Apply and OK
7. Now go back to the Finish Window (example below) and click Finish to complete your installation





Additional Important information

A. After you complete the installation your computer will automatically restart. When it comes back up the filter will be installed and prompt you for your password when you connect to the Internet. Use your current HB Acount/Username and Password. .

B. To test your filtering after you install go to www.blockedwebsite.com. If the filter is working you will get our A+ block screen.

C. If you need help send your inquires to support@hedge.org.

D. After you have successfully loaded the A+ Filtering if you would like to add Accountability and Reporting send an email to reports@hedge.org and include your name, email address, and HB Account/Username. HB support will send you an email with the necessary instructions for activating your Reporting feature.

E. If you are interested in getting Email Filtering click Here to register for Spam Arrest low cost email filtering.

F. If you are interested in getting Virus protection or a Firewall click Here to register for free or low cost protection and security.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The HB filtering comes with 23 different blocking categories. Your initial installation has 7 of these categories activated. HB subscribers each have their own unique blocking needs. If after using the HB filtering you discover that it is “over-blocking” or “under-blocking” based on your particular blocking needs you can adjust the filtering. For more information on adjusting the filtering after it is installed go to www.hedgebuilders.com/adjust We recommend that you write down and keep this web address.

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