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Want to save time online?
Want to get more done every time you use your dial-up? Then you'll want PeoplePC Accelerator Technology powering your Web browser. This powerful Internet technology can greatly improve the speed and efficiency of your dial-up experience. Sign up today and feel the speed!
7X faster dial-up surfing, faster email*
PeoplePC Accelerator Technology turbo-charges your Web browser so that Web pages load up to 7X faster than with regular dial-up.* It speeds up most email too. So, you'll get more done in less time. With fewer frustrations. It's the ultimate dial-up speed.
Your favorite pages load even faster
Our Accelerator Technology is optimized to accelerate the websites that you visit regularly. So, the more you visit your favorite sites, the faster the pages will load. You should really feel the difference!
Works automatically, all the time
Simply install our easy-to-use software, and Accelerator will work automatically whenever you connect with your dial-up service, helping you to surf faster and do more.
No hardware to install-uses your existing phone line
It's as simple as it is fast. Accelerator gets you to your favorite websites faster with no hardware to set up or worry about.
No additional cost—a great value
Unlike other dial-up services, PeoplePC includes our powerful Accelerator Technology in both our dial-up plans for no extra cost. NetZero charges an extra $5 every month for their accelerated service.**
Why should I use PeoplePC connection software?
PeoplePC’s free dial-up software makes connecting to the Internet simple and reliable. Our built-in Smart Dialer automatically chooses the best available dial-up number for you each time you connect, which increases the speed and reliability of your dial-up connections.* It also includes Accelerator technology, which turbo-charges your Web browser so you can surf up to 7 times faster than regular dial-up.** It will even speed up most email too. We strongly recommend all PeoplePC members use our connection software.
Is the connection software free?
Yes. All our dial-up members can download and install the software free of charge.
Should I choose more than one Internet access number when I set up the software?
Yes. You should add all the available phone numbers that are local free calls for you. Our Smart Dialer will automatically choose the best number for you each time you connect; having more numbers to choose from should result in more consistently fast and reliable connections. To select all the numbers in a city, check the "Select All" box during setup.
Important: If you are unsure if a number is toll-free for you, please contact your phone company before you add it. Otherwise, you may incur phone company charges in addition to your PeoplePC Dial-Up subscription cost.*
How easy is the software to use?
Our connection software is super-simple to use. Just double-click the PeoplePC icon on your desktop to open the software and then click the Connect button. We’ll take care of the rest.
Can I use your connection software if I’m not a PeoplePC member?
No. We offer our free software exclusively for our dial-up Internet access members.
How do I know if PeoplePC connection software will work on my computer?
Our software should work well on most recent Windows-based computers. See detailed requirements below.
Processor (CPU)
Memory (RAM)
Hard Drive Space
Download Time (File size: ~6MB)
* For dial-up connections, additional phone charges and usage restrictions may apply. Please check with your local phone company to make sure that the selected access number is a toll-free call. Look up Internet access phone numbers.
** With PeoplePC Accelerator Technology (included with the Accelerated and Security Plus Dial-Up plans) certain Web page text and graphics will load faster when compared to standard dial-up Internet service. Actual results may vary. PeoplePC Accelerator Technology is only compatible with PeoplePC Online Internet service and specified Windows® browsers. PeoplePC Accelerator Technology is not compatible with Windows 95.
| Service Level | ALERT | MESSENGER | CONNECT |
| Price | FREE* | Only $3.95/mo.* | Only $6.95/mo.* |
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| Take Calls | – | – | |
| Talk Time | – | – | 10 Minutes |
| Block Unwanted Calls | – | – | |
* You will need Busy Call Forwarding activated by your phone company on your existing phone line before you will be able to use Internet Call Waiting-Alert. Additional phone charges and usage restrictions may apply. Please check with your local phone company to make sure that the access number dialed is a toll free call.
Why should I use PeoplePC Fine-Tune?
Use it to help restore your computer's lost speed and performance! Simply using your PC for normal, everyday tasks inevitably decreases its speed and performance over time. Why? Fragmented files, invalid shortcuts, unused programs, registry problems, and more—it all adds up to a slower, more frustrating computer experience. On top of that, when you remove spyware from your PC, non-malicious but corrupted and fragmented files are left behind. Our Fine-Tune software helps you easily resolve all these issues, optimize your computer's performance and improve its speed. Use Fine-Tune regularly as part of your ongoing PC maintenance, and run it after each instance of spyware removal. It can help you enjoy your computer as much as you did when you first got it.
How easy is Fine-Tune to use?
Our Fine-Tune program offers comprehensive PC optimization that's truly easy to use. In fact, the easy-to use-interface lets you optimize your computer with one click! You can even schedule the software to run automatically at a time that is convenient for you.
What are all the features and benefits of Fine-Tune?
The following chart outlines all the features and benefits offered by our comprehensive PC optimization program.
| Speed Up | Jet Defrag* | Automatically improves hard drive performance by defragmenting |
| Startup Commander | Improves Windows boot performance by removing unnecessary programs from automatically starting | |
| Registry Defrag | Optimizes the registry by defragmenting | |
| Clean Up | Internet Cache* | Removes files stored for websites |
| Internet History* | Removes previously visited websites | |
| Internet Cookies* | Deletes stored personal information | |
| Registry Cleaner* | Removes unnecessary registry entries | |
| Internet ActiveX | Deletes unneeded ActiveX controls | |
| Internet Plugins | Deletes unneeded plugins | |
| Quick FileClean | Deletes Internet browser cache, history, and cookie files in one step | |
| Advanced FileClean | Selectively removes unused files | |
| Fix Up | Registry Fixer* | Fixes errors in the Windows registry |
| Disk Fixer* | Automatically diagnoses and fixes disk problems | |
| Uninstall | Deletes unused programs and their files | |
| File Undelete | Finds and recovers undeleted files | |
| Disk Snapshot | Takes a snaphot of any key disk information | |
| Windows® Update | Provides the latest Windows updates | |
| Undo It | Undo changes made by PC FineTune | |
| Diagnose | Smart Check* | Hard drive failure early warning system |
| PC Diagnostics | Diagnoses hardware to find problem areas | |
| Error Tracker | Tracks and views Windows error messages | |
| Media Verifier | Allows user to be sure removable media can be read without errors | |
| System Log | View log of PeoplePC FineTune |
Can I try Fine-Tune on my computer for free?
Yes. We offer a free 30-day trial of the program. We’re confident that once you try experience the increased speed and performance Fine-Tune offers you, you’ll appreciate what a great value it is.**
Can I buy Fine-Tune if I’m not a PeoplePC member?
No. We offer our free trial and low-cost subscription to Fine-Tune exclusively for our Internet access members.
How do I know if Fine-Tune will work on my computer?
Our Fine-Tune software works well on most recent Windows-based computers. See detailed minimum requirements below.
Operating Systems***
Hardware
Required for all installations
* Features automatically run using the 1-Click solution.
** You will automatically be billed the standard rate of $4.95 per month after the 30-day free trial. Cancellation must be by phone, U.S. mail, or fax before the next billing period begins to prevent further charges.
*** The PeoplePC Fine-Tune™ CD will automatically detect your operating system and install the correct version.
