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Windows Vista Installation Instructions for SI Software

Please follow these directions after installing the program, before trying to run the program. Windows Vista requires a slight change to the program properties in order to run Stock Investor Software correctly.

Once installed and you see the Stock Investor icon on your deskop:
  • RIGHT click on the StockInvestor icon on your desktop, then click Properties
  • Click on the Compatibility tab in the properties window
  • Check the box that says Run this program as an administrator
  • Click Apply, then OK
  • Double click the StockInvestor icon on your desktop
  • Once you get to the window that asks if you are using a Modem or LAN, click the Advanced connection settings button
  • Check the round box next to HTTP
  • Click OK, then click next in the setup window, and follow the directions as prompted.