If you already have a JRE or MRJ installed on your computer, you may skip this step. If you are not sure, you may skip this step but may need to come back later. If you need to install the JRE or MRJ, do the following:

• Use these links to go to a web site where you may download the JRE or MRJ for free:
  JRE
  NOTE:I do not recommend JRE v1.4 because when it is installed, it makes itself the VM for Internet Explorer. Certain NWA websites require using the Microsoft VM. Installing the Sun JRE v1.4 will most likely break your ability to get to these sites.
  MRJ
  
• Run the file you just downloaded to install the JRE or MRJ on your computer.

• Click on the appropriate link to start the download.
  Windows version 3.00 (1472k)
  Mac version 3.00 (1523k)
  Mac OSX version 3.00 (1074k)
  
• Be sure to note where the file is being placed on your computer.

• A program named Install Anywhere will start.
• At some point during the installation you may be asked to choose which JRE/MRJ you want to use. If there are none listed or the only choice is JVIEW, abort the installation and go back and perform step 1 above because you do not have an appropriate JRE/MRJ installed.
• From the list provided choose any JRE/MRJ other than JVIEW.
• The installation should complete successfully.

• Start Perfect Patterns. You may have an icon on your desktop or you may need to select an item from your Programs menu.
• Perfect Patterns will attempt to locate a couple of key files on your computer. If it is unable to do so, it will ask you to show it where they are.