Changes between Version 63 and Version 64 of Installing Pidgin

Timestamp:

Nov 23, 2010, 4:21:02 PM (13 years ago)

Author:

datallah

Comment:

Update installing behind proxy instructions

Installing Pidgin

@@ -26 +26 @@
 You'll want to use the "offline" installer to do this.
 
-=== I get a download error while using the Windows installer ===
-It's possible that you connect to the internet behind a proxy server, and that the Pidgin installer cannot reach the resources it needs.  The Pidgin installer automatically checks for proxies configured in Internet Options.  If you know what your proxy settings are, you can configure them by opening the Internet Options directly, or by opening Internet Explorer and selecting Tools > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings.
+=== What should I do if I get a Download Error while installing? ===
+The installer will, if necessary, download and install the GTK+ Runtime (which is needed for Pidgin to run).  If you need to use a proxy server to connect to the Internet, it is possible that the Pidgin installer will not be able reach the resources it needs.
+
+The Pidgin installer automatically checks for proxies configured in Internet Options.  If you know what your proxy settings are, you can configure them by opening the Internet Options directly, or by opening Internet Explorer and selecting Tools > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings.
+
+Alternatively, you can download and use the [http://pidgin.im/download/windows "offline" version of the installer], which is a larger download, but can install the GTK+ Runtime without downloading it separately.
+
 
 === Can I run Pidgin on Windows98/ME? ===