Installing NCF

HINT:  We recommend that you use the default settings when the installation utility asks to confirm its choices, if you are not an advanced user.

1. Uninstall any other firewall software on your computer and reboot.

   This is in order to prevent a system conflict of different firewalls fighting to control network access.

2. Close all open applications.

3. On the Windows task bar, Click Start > Run.

4. Type the full path to the setup program file (NCFInstall.exe) in the Open field.

   For example, if the setup program is on D: in the ncf folder under downloads you would type

   D:\downloads\ncf\NCFInstall.exe

5. Click OK.

   The setup procedure is arranged in several steps. The installation begins with choosing the language for the NCF interface in the Choose Setup Language window.

6. Select a language from the drop-down list, then click OK.

   The Welcome section of the wizard is displayed. This screen reminds you to exit all Windows programs and guides you through the entire process.

   The installation screens have the following buttons:

   • Next---Takes you to the next step of the procedure.

   • Back---Returns you to the previous step.

   • Cancel---Aborts the entire setup procedure.

7. Click Next.

   The License Agreement section is displayed. Read the agreement carefully before proceeding.

8. Click Yes to proceed if the license agreement is acceptable to you.

   The Destination Directory section is displayed.

9. Click Yes. Or, if you prefer a different destination, click Browse and change the path.

   The Select Program Folder section is displayed.

10. (Optional). Type a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders List.

    This is the last step before the actual installation of the software. If you decide to change any of the choices you made, click Back.

11. Click Next.

    The Setup Status section of the screen appears displaying the installation progress. After the installation is completed, the Auto-configuration section of the wizard is displayed.

12. Click Next. Or, if you do not want to auto-configure, click Skip.

    NCF scans your hard disk for selected applications that might use the Internet. NCF offers specific rules for each application it detects. The rules are created for optimum performance and security of these applications. When the search is completed, the Application Rules section is displayed asking you to apply the auto-configured rules for the applications.

    IMPORTANT:  We strongly recommend that you let NCF auto-configure the rules and network settings for your system.

13. Do one of the following:

    • To remove auto-configured rules for any application, click Details, uncheck the box next to the application component name, then click OK.

      We strongly recommend that you apply the auto-configured rules until you are an advanced user and would like to create some rules manually.

    • To apply the auto-configured rules, check the Apply the Auto-configured Rules.

14. Click Next.

    NCF auto-detects your network settings and displays the Network settings window.

15. (Optional) Click Details to view the details of network settings.

    You can change these settings at any time while using NCF. We strongly recommend that you accept the auto-configured rules for your Network.

16. Check Apply the Auto-configured Rules, then click Next.

17. Click Next to read the Readme file, then exit and proceed with the installation.

    NOTE:  Uncheck the View Read Me File option to skip the Readme.

18. Click Next.

    The Reboot section of the wizard is displayed. This section prompts you to restart your computer.

19. Click Finish to complete the installation procedures.

    IMPORTANT:  Do not launch NCF manually using the Start button or Windows Explorer right after installing it. To protect your system, you must reboot your computer before starting NCF.