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Step by step instructions on what to expect when starting GenomeView for the first time.

Prerequisite: Java 6
Make sure you have Java 6 or more recent installed. You can test which version you have installed at http://javatester.org

==Step 1: Click the Web Start button==

Click the orange 'launch' button
[[File:Webstart.gif|link=http://genomeview.org/start/launch.jnlp]]

==Step 2: Select Open With Java Web Start==
Once you click the orange launch button, you will likely get a pop-up that asks you with which program you want to open the link.


[[File:Step2.png]]

Agree with what the pop-up windows ask. If you're unsure, [http://genomeview.org/content/browser-pop-windows detailed instructions for various browsers are available].

==Step 3: Waiting for GenomeView to start==
Once you have approved our digital signature, GenomeView will start loading, you will see the following screens without any further input.

[[File:Step3.png|500px|GenomeView is starting...]]

[[File:Step4.png|500px|GenomeView is running and ready to do your bidding.]]

==Step 4: Success!==
You have now successfully started GenomeView!