Installing Spam Shredder

You must have a valid key code to install Spam Shredder, unless you are installing the trial version. The key code is a unique number that identifies the rights and privileges associated with this individual program's installation, such as free updates and support. The key code is associated only with Spam Shredder and does not include any information related to your computer or its configuration. Webroot does not use the key code in any way to track individual use of its products. Your key code comes in an e-mail message.

Note: If you are upgrading from a previous version of Spam Shredder, do not uninstall the old version first. Installing the new version over the old one lets you automatically retain your Spam Shredder settings.

To install Spam Shredder:

Close all other programs that you have open on your computer.
Follow the instructions on the web site to download the file.
Be sure that you know where you download the file to on your computer.
Go to the file you downloaded.
If you downloaded the file to your Windows Desktop, close all programs you have running and you will see an icon for the file you downloaded.
If you downloaded the file to a different location, use Windows Explorer to navigate to the file.
Double-click the file you downloaded to start the installation.
The Spam Shredder Setup window displays.
Click Yes to install Spam Shredder.
The first installation window displays.
Click Next.
The Disclaimer and License Agreement window displays.



Read the license agreement and click I Agree if you agree with the content.
The next installation window displays.



Select or deselect the options you want, enter your key code, and click Next.

Click to see a description of each option.

Option	Description
Current Spam Shredder Installation Location	For most users, we recommend letting Spam Shredder install to the default location that displays.
Add Link to Start Menu	This adds Spam Shredder to your Start menu under Programs.
Create Desktop Shortcut	This adds a Spam Shredder shortcut to your desktop. You can then double-click the shortcut icon to start Spam Shredder.
Automatically Check for Updates	This checks for an updated version of the learning database, which increases Spam Shredder's ability to identify spam. Spam Shredder then "learns" what you consider to be spam as you use it. You must have Internet access to use this option.

You received your key code in an e-mail message. You can copy the whole key code from the message and paste it into any field in the window. The key code will automatically fill in all the fields.
The key code contains only letters, no numbers. You can enter the letters in lower or upper case; the key code is not case sensitive.
The Next button stays unavailable (dimmed) until you enter a valid key code. If the button does not become available, check the accuracy of the key code you entered.
If you are installing the trial version, the Activate software window displays. Enter your e-mail address to hear about new versions and special offers and click Send or click Skip. If you have previously installed the trial version, you cannot install it again.
Spam Shredder installs, shows its progress, and tells you that it is done.
Click Next.
The last installation window displays.



Select the options you want.

Click to see a description of each option.

Option	Description
Start Spam Shredder	This starts Spam Shredder when you finish the installation and click Exit, so you can review the setup of your e-mail accounts and check the options.
View Help File	This option opens the help file, so you can learn how to set up and use Spam Shredder. Close the file when you are finished.

Click Finish.
Spam Shredder finishes the installation. Depending on the options you selected, Spam Shredder may be running in your system tray or may open the help file.
If you installed the trial version, Spam Shredder accesses the Webroot web site to give you more information about Spam Shredder. If you are not connected to the Internet, your Internet Explorer browser may open to a blank window.