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This page shows Zango's ActiveX installation sequence, as displayed on computers running Windows XP Service Pack 1 (or earlier versions of Windows). All screenshots were prepared on July 5, 2007. Discussion of these practices.

 

Initial Zango Banner Ad

 

ActiveX Prompt

 

"Welcome" Screen

If a user chooses the “ad-supported” option shown below, the user immediately receives Zango software – without any further opportunity to cancel installation.