Software FAQs

eBooks, eFormKits, and eGuides

We've worked to make downloading and using Nolo's eGuides, eBooks, and eFormKits as quick and easy as possible. However, if this is the first time you've purchased one of these products from our website, we recommend that you read, print out, and follow these instructions.

IMPORTANT:

The computer you use to purchase an eProduct must be the same computer you will download it to. Wait until you're on the computer you intend to download the eProduct to and then make your purchase. After you've downloaded the file, you will be able to "transfer" it to another computer by copying it to external media or by email.

You will not be able to download this file if:

• cookies are disabled on your computer, or
• a firewall prevents you from downloading files from the Internet.

Requirements for Using Nolo eProducts (Windows and Macintosh)

• A program that opens ZIP files, like IZArc (for Windows) or StuffIt Expander (for Macintosh). (Both of these  decompression utilities can be downloaded for free.)
• Adobe Reader, (for Windows or for Macintosh) which can be downloaded for free.
• A word processing program if the eProduct includes separate form files in RTF format:
  • Windows 2000, XP, and Vista all come with WordPad.
  • Macintosh OS X comes with TextEdit; non-OS X users need Word 5.0 or greater, WordPerfect 2.1 or greater, or another RTF-compatible word processor.

Quickstart Guide

In a nutshell download, expand, and use Nolo eProducts:

1. Download the ZIP file in which the eProduct is archived.
2. Expand the file ZIP you just downloaded.
3. Double click the PDF file of your eBook, eFormKit, or eGuide.

More detailed instructions are provided below.

Instructions

1. Click the "Download Now" button to download the eProduct's ZIP file to your computer.
2. Write down both the name of the file and the folder on your hard drive that the file is saved to. We recommend creating a folder named "Nolo downloads"on your computer's Desktop and downloading the file into that folder, where it will be easy to find.

   NOTE: If you can't successfully download the file because you lose your Internet connection, try again. If you still have problems, contact Nolo Tech Support at support@nolo.com.

3. Once the download is complete, expand the ZIP file using a decompression utility, like IZArc (for Windows) or StuffIt Expander (for Macintosh). If you need additional help on extracting files, you can get it from your decompression utility's Help menu.
4. Find and open the folder into which you extracted the .ZIP archive. This folder contains several files and, in some cases a "Forms" folder.
5. Find and double click the PDF file in the open folder. (The name of this PDF file varies depending on the product you've purchased.) Double clicking the PDF file will launch Adobe Reader and open your eBook, eFormKit, or eGuide. (If you need to install Adobe Reader, you can download it for free from Adobe's website.)
6. Locate the table of contents on the left side of the screen, and click "Read Me First" to open a file with detailed instructions on how to use your eBook, eFormKit, or eGuide.