Installing Total Investor ------------------------- 1. The file INSTALL.EXE is a self extracting file containing the Total Investor program and documentation. To install TI, run the file INSTALL.EXE using the Windows Program Manager. 2. A prompt will appear to place the TI program files in a directory of your choosing. Typically accept the default of C:\TI or choose your own. Make sure to remember or write down this directory name. 4. The installation procedure can make backups of any files being copied over. For first time installations press No when the backup prompt appears. Following this the files for TI will be transferred to your hard drive. 3. Next an option to add icons for TI and all other installed products is presented. If this is a first time installation press Yes. Then select the program group default name or enter your own and press OK. 4. Once TI's installation is complete review the Installation and README text files by pressing the appropriate icons. TI requires a minimum of 4 MB of RAM (8 MB recommended) with Windows spreadsheets. Using 8MB of RAM will significantly speed up program operations. 5. Review the documentation for the program and other products by pressing the Manual icons. If you would like a hard copy of the manual use the File Print command of Windows Write. 6. Start Total Investor by pressing the TI icon. This will automatically load the program into your spreadsheet. 7. The title panel will appear followed by the TI program menu. Use Help to quickly review and print out the major functions of the program. We also recommend running through the tutorial in the manual before entering your actual portfolio. Note for Upgraders If you install this new version in a previous TI directory use the installation backup feature to save the files overwritten. These files can be deleted when you are satisfied that TI is working properly. We also recommend backing up all of your existing portfolios and HQFiles. Also make sure that the program defaults in the TI configuration menu, such as the HQFile extension, match your previous setup. Support If you have any difficulties with this installation or questions about TI please call Hughes Financial Services at 201-895-5665 Monday through Friday 9AM-6PM EST. Please have information ready on the type of spreadsheet you are using and your computer's configuration (including memory). If possible please be at your computer with the program running during the call.