When you install Grab It, you will be required to enter certain information so that the software can find the proper server.

If you have cable or DSL internet service and are using the newsgroup server from your ISP, the setup will be very easy.

3) We can narrow our focus and only select certain newsgroups by using the "Only show group names..." option. Once you find a newsgroup you like, simply double click it.

The newsgroup (in this case alt.binaries.test) will appear under your server.

Please remember that if you don't use our customized version you won't receive the Unlimited search feature.

Use the instructions specified by newsreader below to troubleshoot problems associated with the new headers.

If the box is checked in the previous window, the next dialog box will appear. Both are likely 'case sensitive' (upper-case must be upper-case and likewise for lower-case).

If you don't want to use the Fast Usenet Edition version of Grab It the following steps will show you how to configure the newsreader with our servers.

Examples of binary files would be video, music and image files. When the files are downloaded, Grab It will decode them and place them into a folder on your hard drive. If you want to download it and set it up as we go through this part of the tutorial, do so now.

Virtually all ISPs (Internet Service Providers) provide newsgroup access.