Virtual Places Release 2.1 [Kept constantly up-to-date]

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Virtual Places Stuff

Using Virtual Places Step-by-step instructions for using Virtual Places features. Section partially copied from ZDNet

Reference Guide Screen layout overview, menu commands, dialog boxes, and glossary. Section partially copied from ZDNet

Voice Chat & Problems

ChooseThe Voice DisplayHow to Use the Voice FeatureKnown issues with Voice and Windows NTError message when using Excite Chat and another applicationError message "Sound Card already in use."I'm in a Chat room. Why can't I hear anyone?I am connected and my sound card is working. Why can't I hear anyone?I can hear, but why is the sound quality so poor?When I press the control key to speak, I can't hear anyone.When more than two people speak I only hear twoWhy do I hear an echo of myself?Why can't I hear my gestures anymore?How can in uninstall Voice Chat from my PC?

General Problems

ChooseI can't use Excite VP any longerVP is not working with Internet Explorer 5!Can I use Netscape with VP?VP won't work with Netscape and Internet Explorer installedI can not use VP any longer, it crashes when I start How can I use VP behind a firewall?How can I use VP with WinProxy?How do I add/change the chat community?How can I play games in VP?How can I change my Avatar and where can I get more?How can I use several gesture palettes in VP?I received a gesture and can not use VP any longerCan I save a conversation so that I can read it again later?How can i create several user accounts with one copy of VP?My PC saves Avatars as ART or BMP - what is wrong?

Getting Started

ChooseThe difference between the Java or Active-X and the full programWhere can I download Virtual Places?Where on earth can I chat?How do I sign in ?How can people make these message boxes pop up/IM me?I'm on a web page with little faces. What's this?How do I save avatars on my system?How do I move my Avatar?Why do all the Avatars disappear when surfing?What about the coffee cup Avatar or this gray face?How can people use animation during the chat?Where can I get additional gestures?What's up with these large avatars?How can I find out where others are chatting?How can I find out if someone is logged on to the community?

Privacy Matters

ChoosePrivacy matters: How to secure your privacyCan I stop certain people from contacting me?Private Rooms - What's that?How can I use VP behind a firewall?How can I use VP with WinProxy?

Other

ChooseI want to make my own avatars -- How do I do that?I want to make my own gestures -- How do I do that?How can I become a host in Excite?

Software Troubles & Questions

ChooseHow can I use VP behind a firewall?How can I use VP with WinProxy?I can't use Excite VP any longerVP is not working with Internet Explorer 5!Can I use Netscape with VP?VP won't work with Netscape and Internet Explorer installedI can not use VP any longer, it crashes when I start How do I install the patches for VP?How do I get the Patches to work?How do I get the Dizzyer to work?How do I get the MegaHead Program to work?I received a gesture and can not use VP any longerWhy wont the MegaAv patch work?How can i create several user accounts with one copy of VP?

Common Excite Problems

ChooseI can't log in with ExciteHow can I become a host in Excite?Nickname troublesWhy am I unable to connect to the Chat room?

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