Upgrading from Netscape 4.x (Netscape Communicator) to Netscape 7 (Netscape Navigator) is straightforward. Once you install your Netscape 7 software, you'll find that your bookmarks, mail accounts and other personal profile information for your primary profile will be automatically migrated. You can easily move your bookmarks, mail accounts, and other personal profile information for your additional profiles. After upgrading your software, you can register for the Netscape Network. To learn more about the Netscape Network go to http://about.netscape.com. Registering provides you with a single Screen Name and password that you can use with many Netscape Network services, including AOL(R) Instant Messenger TM and Netscape Mail.
Before Installing Netscape 7
It's a good idea to review the system requirements and ensure that your system meets the minimum recommended requirements. You can also view the installation instructions before getting started.
Importing & Creating Profiles
If you're upgrading from Netscape Communicator 4.5 or later, the profile that you last used to start your older version of Netscape is automatically copied to Netscape 7. Bookmarks and mail information, such as address books, mail folders, and settings, are copied with the profile. If you have more than one profile, the additional profile information must be manually converted for use with Netscape 7. Use the appropriate procedure for your platform as described below.
Note: You cannot copy or convert profiles from versions of Netscape Communicator earlier than 4.5. If you want to use such a profile, you'll have to recreate it.
Importing Profiles
Step 1
For Windows:
1. Exit Netscape 7 if the program is running.
2. Click Start from your desktop.
3. Point to Programs, then point to Netscape 7, and choose Profile Manager.
For Mac OS:
1. Exit Netscape 7 if the program is running.
2. Double-click the Netscape 7 folder to open it.
3. Double-click the Profile Manager.
For Linux:
1. Exit Netscape 7 if the program is running.
2. At the command line type the following: ./netscape-profilemanager
Step 2
When the Profile Manager opens, click the first profile you want to convert. In the dialog box that appears, asking if you want to convert the profile, click Yes. You can then launch Netscape 7 using the newly converted profile. Repeat this procedure for each profile you want to convert. Once you've established more than one profile, the Profile Manager opens every time you launch Netscape 7, just as in Netscape 4.5 and later.
Note: If you previously tried Netscape 6.x and then reverted back to Netscape 4.5 or later, your primary profile isn't automatically converted. You'll be prompted during installation to select a profile to convert. Any additional profiles are converted as described above.
Creating Profiles
You may want to have multiple profiles to access different sets of bookmarks, preferences, e-mail accounts and other settings. Family members may want to have unique profiles that allow each person to have their own set of bookmarks, preferences and other setting. You can do that easily by creating different profiles. If you need additional profiles, you can create them with the Profile Manager. Open the Profile Manager using the method appropriate for your platform, as described in Step 1 of the Importing Profiles section. When the Profile Manager opens, click Create Profile. Follow the instructions on the screen prompts to create a profile. Once you've established more than one profile, the Profile Manager opens every time you launch Netscape 7.
Registering Netscape 7
When you launch Netscape 7 for the first time (or when you launch Netscape 7 with a newly created profile) you'll be asked to register with the Netscape. To learn more about the Netscape Network go to http://about.netscape.com. Registration is optional but it's very useful. Once your registered, you get the following benefits:
- Your Netscape Mail and AOL Instant Messenger accounts are automatically configured using the Screen Name and password you created during registration.
- Your existing AOL Instant Messenger Buddy List is automatically imported.
- You can create a personalized My Netscape page.
- You have a single Screen Name and password that can be used to sign into a growing number of web sites that are part of the Netscape Network.
- If you have an existing AOL Screen Name and password, you can use it to register.
Tip: You can register later at anytime. Simply click on the Help menu in your browser, and select Register Netscape.
If you've followed the directions on this page, you're ready to start using Netscape 7. See the Help resources available from the Help menu for any information you need to make your experience fun, easy and more enjoyable.
Upgrading from Netscape 6.x to Netscape 7 is very simple. Once you install your Netscape 7 software, you'll find that your bookmarks, mail accounts and other personal profile information will be automatically migrated for all your profiles. After upgrading your software, you can register for the Netscape To learn more about the Netscape Network go to http://about.netscape.com. Registering provides you with a single Screen Name and password that you can use with many Netscape Network services, including AOL(R) Instant Messenger TM and Netscape Mail.
Before Installing Netscape 7
It's a good idea to review the system requirements and ensure that your system meets the minimum recommended requirements. You can also view the installation instructions before getting started.
Creating Profiles
When you install Netscape 7, all your Netscape 6.x profiles are automatically imported. You may want to have multiple profiles to access different sets of bookmarks, preferences, e-mail accounts and other settings. Family members may want to have unique profiles that allow each person to have their own set of bookmarks, preferences and other setting. You can do that easily by creating different profiles. If you need additional profiles, you can create them with the Profile Manager. Open the Profile Manager using the method appropriate for your platform as described below.
Step 1
For Windows:
1. Exit Netscape 7 if the program is running.
2. Click Start from your desktop.
3. Select Programs, then Netscape 7.0, and choose Profile Manager.
For Mac OS:
1. Exit Netscape 7 if the program is running.
2. Double-click the Netscape 7.0 folder to open it.
3. Double-click the Profile Manager.
For Linux:
1. Exit Netscape 7 if the program is running.
2. At the command line type the following: ./netscape-profilemanager
Step 2
When the Profile Manager opens, click Create Profile. Follow the instructions on the screen prompts to create a profile. Once you've established more than one profile, the Profile Manager opens every time you launch Netscape 7.
Registering Netscape 7
When you launch Netscape 7 for the first time (or when you launch Netscape 7 with a newly created profile) you'll be asked to register with the Netscape Network. To learn more about the Netscape Network go to http://about.netscape.com. Registration is optional but it's very useful. Once your registered, you get the following benefits:Your Netscape Mail and AOL Instant Messenger accounts are automatically configured using the Screen Name and password you created during registration. Your existing AOL Instant Messenger Buddy List is automatically imported. You can create a personalized My Netscape page. You have a single Screen Name and password that can be used to sign into a growing number of web sites that are part of the Netscape Network. If you have an existing AOL Screen Name and password, you can use it to register.
Tip: You can register later at anytime. Simply click on the Help menu in your browser, and select Register Netscape.
If you've followed the directions on this page, you're ready to start using Netscape 7. See the Help resources available from the Help menu for any information you need to make your experience fun, easy and more enjoyable.
Upgrading from a Non-Netscape Browser to Netscape 7
To upgrade from a non-Netscape browser to Netscape 7.0, all you need to do is install the new software and register with the Netscape Network. To learn more about the Netscape Network go to http://about.netscape.com. Your non-Netscape browser, such as Internet Explorer or Opera, won't be overwritten, and you can continue to use them.
Before Installing Netscape 7
It's a good idea to review the system requirements and ensure that your system meets the minimum recommended requirements. You can also view the installation instructions before getting started.
Importing Favorites (Internet Explorer Only) & Creating Profiles
Importing Favorites
If you are upgrading from Microsoft Internet Explorer, you'll be happy to know that your IE Favorites are automatically imported into Netscape 7. They are stored in an IE Favorites folder accessible from the Bookmarks menu in your browser. If you are migrating from another browser, your favorites, or equivalent, won't be imported, and you'll need to re-create them.
Creating Profiles
When you install Netscape 7, a default profile is automatically created. If you only need one profile, you can use the default profile. You may want to have multiple profiles to access different sets of bookmarks, preferences, e-mail accounts and other settings. Family members may want to have unique profiles that allow each person to have their own set of bookmarks, preferences and other setting. You can do that easily by creating different profiles. If you need additional profiles, you can create them with the Profile Manager. Open the Profile Manager using the method appropriate for your platform as described below.
Step 1
For Windows:
1. Exit Netscape 7 if the program is running.
2. Click Start from your desktop.
3. Point to Programs, then point to Netscape 7.0, and choose Profile Manager.
For Mac OS:
1. Exit Netscape 7 if the program is running.
2. Double-click the Netscape 7.0 folder to open it.
3. Double-click the Profile Manager.
For Linux:
1. Exit Netscape 7 if the program is running.
2. At the command line type the following: ./netscape-profilemanager
Step 2
When the Profile Manager opens, click Create Profile. Follow the instructions on the screen prompts to create a profile.
If you create more than one profile, the Profile Manager opens every time you launch Netscape 7.
Registering Netscape 7
When you launch Netscape 7 for the first time (or when you launch Netscape 7 with a newly created profile) you'll be asked to register with the Netscape Network. To learn more about the Netscape Network go to http://about.netscape.com. Registration is optional but it's very useful. Once your registered, you get the following benefits:
- Your Netscape Mail and AOL Instant Messenger accounts are automatically configured using the Screen Name and password you created during registration.
- Your existing AOL Instant Messenger Buddy List is automatically imported.
- You can create a personalized My Netscape page.
- You have a single Screen Name and password that can be used to sign into a growing number of web sites that are part of the Netscape Network.
- If you have an existing AOL Screen Name and password, you can use them to register.
Tip: You can register later at anytime. Simply click on the Help menu in your browser, and select Register Netscape.
If you've followed the directions on this page, you're ready to start using Netscape 7. See the Help resources available from the Help menu for any information you need to make your experience fun, easy and more enjoyable.
Below you'll find helpful information about the following topics:
* Importing and installing plug-ins
* Importing mail data from non-Netscape mail clients
* Synching address books
Importing and Installing Plug-Ins
A plug-in is a type of helper application that extends the capabilities of the browser in specific ways, such as enabling you to access audio programs or view video. When you install Netscape 7, numerous plug-ins are installed automatically or by your choice. To see what plug-ins are installed and what plug-ins you can install, go to the Plug-In Manager athttp://wp.netscape.com/plugins/manager.html. Depending on your platform, some plug-ins are automatically copied when you migrate or install. On Windows, the following plug-ins are automatically copied: Adobe Acrobat and Quicktime. On Mac OS, no plug-ins are copied. On Linux, plug-ins may or may not be copied, depending on which Linux version you're using.
Importing Mail Data from Non-Netscape Mail Clients
Address book information, mail and mail settings are automatically migrated or copied from earlier Netscape versions. You can also import this data from Outlook Express, Outlook, and Eudora. For full information, go to the Help and Support Center from the Help menu in the Netscape 7 browser. Select 'Using Netscape Mail' from the 'Contents' section in the left-hand navigation. From there, click 'Importing Mail from other Programs.'
Synching Address Books
When you upgrade or migrate to Netscape 7 from Netscape 6.x or Netscape 4.x, all address books are automatically merged. If you also access AOL Mail or Netscape Mail from the Mail window, you can synch those address books with your main Personal Address Book. For full information, go to the Help and Support Center from the Help menu in the Netscape 7 browser. Click 'Using Netscape Mail' from the 'Contents' section in the left-hand navigation. From there, select 'Using Address Books' and then, click 'Synching Entries with Your Webmail or AOL Address Book.'
