Online Status Indicator

Q: I haven't got Java on my computer. How do I install Java?
A: Download and install a Java Virtual Machine

Q: I have a web server running on the same computer. Can I set up an Online Status Indicator host?
A: Yes, but you have to set up Online Status Indicator on another port (port 8080 recommended). Stop your web server temporarily during Online Status Indicator setup or set up status.conf manually!

Q: I don't have access to a graphical user interface on my computer. Can I set up an Online Status Indicator host?
A: Yes, but you have to set up status.conf manually. See below for instructions.

Q: How do I set up status.conf manually?
A: Download a sample status.conf (rename to status.conf) and change the values for your host. Use port 80 (if you don't have a web server on the same computer) or port 8080 (if you have a web server on the same computer). Save status.conf in the same folder as status.jar.

Q: I have a dynamic ip address. Can I set up an Online Status Indicator host?
A: Yes, but you have to set up a hostname at dyndns.org.

Q: I cannot get this to work. I have a firewall installed. What's wrong?
A: Your firewall is probably blocking the port you intend to use for Online Status Indicator. Go into your firewall's preferences and unblock that port.

Q: How can I set up Online Status Indicator to run as a Windows service?
A: Set up a Scheduled Task instead. Control Panel -> Scheduled Tasks -> Add Scheduled Task. Create a simple Scheduled Task and save it. Right-click your new task and select Properties. On the Task tab, make sure that Run: contains javaw -jar status.jar and that Start in: contains the name of the folder that contains status.jar. On the Schedule tab, select At System Startup.

Q: My question isn't answered in here. What can I do?
A: View readme.txt or try the forums.