How to Upgrade to Trillian Pro From Trillian Basic

Trillian is one of the most powerful instant messenger applications available, bridging users across multiple instant messaging services. Whether you use ICQ, MSN, Yahoo! or even IRC, you'll be able to consolidate all of your contacts into a single application. Trillian comes in two versions: Basic and Pro. Both versions offer an amazing assortment of features.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Trillian

1. Download Trillian Basic from the Cerulean Studios website and install it on your computer (see Resources below). The download is less than 10MB so it shouldn't take too long to download (2 to 3 minutes with a broadband connection).
2. Start Trillian from the Start Menu or from the desktop icon. Once it loads you will be prompted to include sign-in information for each of the instant messenger accounts you wish to use.
3. Right-click the Trillian system tray icon to open the context menu.
4. Mouse over the "Connections" menu option, then click the "Manage My Connections" button.
5. Click the "Home" button in the Trillian Preferences menu bar.
6. Click the "Get Trillian Pro Now!" link in the Trillian Preferences window, in the "Upgrade to Trillian Pro" menu frame. This will open the Cerulean Studios purchase form in your favorite web browser.
7. Provide your full name and email address into the appropriate text boxes and choose the method of payment you'd like to use. Note you can choose the "Trial Pay" option to test out Trillian Pro for 14 days.
8. Click the "Next" button.
9. Provide your full address, telephone number and credit card information in the appropriate text fields. Include the security code from the back of your credit card, a three-digit number near the signature bar.
10. Check the "I agree to the terms of my cardholder agreement" box.
11. Click "Next." Your credit card will be verified and billed. A printable receipt will be displayed.
12. Access your email account and click on the download link embedded in the email from Cerulean Studios. This will link you to the downloadable version of Trillian Pro.
13. Install Trillian Pro to begin the upgrade. During the upgrade process you may be required to uninstall Trillian Basic, depending on which version you're running. Once you upgrade to Trillian Pro, your contacts and account information will automatically be imported from Trillian Basic.

Tips & Warnings

• Invest in a broadband connection. While Trillian Basic works wonderfully on dial-up as well as broadband, the features of Trillian Pro work best with a very fast connection. This is especially true of the video chat options.
• Trillian Pro will work on any computer you own, so feel free to install it on your laptop and your desktop.
• Be aware that having Trillian does not automatically provide you with accounts for the various instant messaging services. You'll need to create an account for each service in which you intend to maintain contacts. Once created, they can be added to Trillian from the Connections window.

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