FAQ

Why should I install Zapu™?

Zapu™ increases your virtual upload bandwidth by up to 400%. That means that you can enjoy no-delay Internet telephone calls even while uploading full-length movies.

What about privacy? Does Zapu™ record what I have uploaded?

Although all uploaded content is temporarily saved on the Zapu™ proxy server, that content is not accessible to anyone. No user can get into Zapu™. The only data Zapu™ sends is content that has already been sent before by your computer. And Zapu™’s unique technology enables it to identify that content and accelerate its transmission without reading or understanding it.

Is Zapu™ legal?

Yes! Like any server that caches data, there are no legal issues in using Zapu™ Of course, employing Zapu™ for unlawful activity would be illegal, just as using e-mail for criminal purposes is prohibited.

How do I install Zapu™?

Just click on the Download Zapu™ Now button on the Zapu™ home page. The software is guaranteed safe and contains no spyware, adware, pop-ups or even advertising.

How do I uninstall Zapu™?

Select Zapu™ from the programs list on your Start menu. Click on the menu item that says “Uninstall Zapu™”.

Why are you offering this program for free?

We are offering Zapu™ free for a limited time to introduce its benefits to Internet users everywhere. At some point in the future, we may introduce a version of Zapu™ that is not free.

How can I test Zapu™ to see if it really improves my download speeds?

Install the product. Then try this simple test: E-mail a large file to someone you know. Now, send the same file to someone else. The second e-mail should go significantly faster than the first. Check Zapu™’s statistics to see how much faster it went.

If I send files to someone else, must they have Zapu™ in order to speed up the delivery?

No! They benefit from faster delivery even if they have not yet downloaded Zapu™. But by downloading Zapu™, they can send files back to you quickly and without interfering with their other online activity.

Does Zapu™ make all Internet tasks faster or just some of them?

Zapu™ speeds up all activities that require uploading. Because it frees upstream bandwidth for interactive and real-time activities, those tasks go faster and you enjoy better quality.

What are the system requirements for Zapu™?

Zapu™ is designed to work with Windows 2000, XP and 2003.

Who created Zapu™?

Zapu™ was created by a group of experienced, creative and talented entrepreneurs who anticipated the Internet performance issues that would result from increased P2P, interactive and real-time activity. They designed an elegant solution that works without investment in costly infrastructure. Zapu™ uses innovative bandwidth optimization solutions created by IPortent, which furnishes network intelligence solutions for Internet users and communication service providers. For more information about IPortent, please visit www.iportent.com.

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