Real Focus MLS System Recommended Browser Settings.

DO NOT BOOKMARK THE MLS SYSTEM! You should always access the MLS System through the Association’s Website at http://kaarmls.com and then click on the Real Focus Icon. Do the following to your browser settings and download any windows Updates.

You may use Microsoft’s Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Safari browsers.  Upgrade to the latest version of these browser.

Attentions AOL Users: The Browser used by AOL will not work with the MLS System properly, so you need to use the Internet Explorer Browser.

Connect to the Internet using your AOL account.

Double Click on the blue e, which should be on your taskbar at the bottom of your screen or on your desktop. That will open up the Internet Explorer Browser

*** [ TURN OFF ANY “POP UP STOPPER” SOFTWARE – this is software that prevents advertisement that pop up on websites. If this is enabled, you will not be able to get the help screens, add more criteria or search the agent/office roster. ]

The following recommendations are for Internet Explorer Browser. 

Follow these directions:

First - Check browser version: In the Tool bar of the Internet Explorer Browser:

Click Help> About Internet Explorer. Make sure it is version 6.0 or 7.0 Click OK

Next – Do the following:

Click on Tools>Internet Options:

General Tab: Set Homepage to http://www.kaarmls.com (optional)

Temporary Internet Files (Version 6) or Browsing History (Version 7): Delete Files - Delete all Temporary Internet Files and Cookies

Click the Settings button.

On the following screen, make sure that "Check for newer versions of stored pages: “Every time you start Internet Explorer” or “Every visit to the page” is selected.

Security Tab: Click the Internet Icon, then click Default Level - This will set it to Medium.

Privacy Tab: Move slider down to Accept All Cookies (if you are not comfortable in accepting all cookies, you can set it to another choice and be prompted to accept the cookies each time you access a site that uses cookies)

Advanced Tab: UNCHECK - Show friendly HTTP Error messages

Click Apply then OK

Then go back to Tools>Internet Options>Windows Update. Install all necessary updates. (see below)

If after you have done all the browser settings and still have a problem, call Tech Support at 671-0147 - office hours are located under the “Help” in the system. Be specific in what you were doing and the error you received.

Printing Options: Set your margin on the Page Setup to .25 or .50 for the Top and Bottom. Also, if you have headers and footers selected, listings could possibly run over to printing on two pages depending on the amount of information that is on the listing. Click on File>Page Setup and remove anything in the Header or Footer and set your margins.

Is your computer Updated?

To avoid any problems running the New MLS System or any other programs, make sure your system is updated and you are running the latest version of the Internet Explorer browser. You will also need to download any Critical Updates.

Windows Update is the online extension of Windows that helps you to keep your computer up-to-date. Use Windows Update to choose updates for your computer’s operating system, software, and hardware. New content is added to the site regularly, so you can always get the most recent updates and fixes to protect your computer and keep it running smoothly.

Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a tailored selection of updates that apply only to the items on your computer. During the scan, a list of categories appears under Welcome to Windows Update and the number of updates that are available in each category is noted in parentheses.

Critical Updates are important!
Any update that is critical to the operation of your computer is considered a "Critical Update," and is automatically selected for installation during the scan for available updates. These updates are provided to help resolve known issues, and to protect your computer from known security vulnerabilities. Whether a critical update applies to your operating system, software programs, or hardware, it is listed in the "Critical Updates" category.

How does it all work?
Follow a simple, three-step process to get the updates you need to keep your computer up-to-date:

1. When you enter Windows Update, click Scan for updates.

2. As you browse through the available updates in each category, click Add to select the update of your choice and add it to the collection of updates you want to install. You can also read a full description of each item by clicking the Read more links.

3. When you have selected all the updates you want, click Review and install updates, and then click Install Now.

Note Some updates may require that you restart your computer. Save your work and close any open programs before beginning the installation process.