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Installing Meeting Maker 8.6

Before You Begin

ITS recommends that, before you begin the Meeting Maker installation process, you print out these instructions for convenient reference during installation.

Click to download printable PDF instructions for Windows or Mac (Adobe Reader required).

Downloading the Software

Please note that, unless you have a Meeting Maker account, you will not be able to successfully complete the installation of the Meeting maker software. NYU faculty, staff, and administration are eligible for Meeting Maker accounts. If you do not currently have a Meeting Maker account but would like one for either yourself or members of your staff, please send email to meetingmaker.request@nyu.edu.

To download directly from this page:

  1. From an Internet-connected computer, open a browser and click to download Meeting Maker 8.6 for Windows or Meeting Maker 8.6 for Mac.
  2. If you are prompted to either Save or Run the software, select Save. Be sure to note the download destination on your computer. (ITS recommends that, for convenience, you download the installer to your Desktop. Some Windows computers may be configured to automatically download files to the My Downloads folder in My Documents.)

To download from NYUHome:

  1. From an Internet-connected computer, open a browser and go to http://home.nyu.edu.
  2. Log in using your NYU NetID and NYUHome password, and then go to the Work tab.
  3. Go to the Meeting Maker channel and click on the appropriate Operating System to download the Meeting Maker installer. (Only users with existing Meeting Maker accounts will be able to see the channel.)
  4. If you are prompted to either Save or Run the software, select Save. Be sure to note the download destination on your computer. (ITS recommends that, for convenience, you download the installer to your Desktop. Some Windows computers may be configured to automatically download files to the My Downloads folder in My Documents.)

Installation Guide: Windows XP

A. Install

  1. Double-click the Meeting Maker installer file and click Setup to start the installation process.
  2. The InstallShield Wizard will prompt you at several points in the process. Click Next at each prompt to continue the installation and keep all default settings.
    • During the installation process, you may see a window asking you what to do with your existing Meeting Maker data. Make sure "Move Local Meeting Maker Database (Recommended)" is selected, and click Next to continue through the installation process.
  3. Click Finish, when prompted, to complete the installation and launch Meeting Maker 8.6.

B. Set Up

  1. Double-click the Meeting Maker icon to launch Meeting Maker 8.6, if Meeting Maker has not automatically launched at the end of the installation process.
  2. Click on the Select button. In the Select Server window:
    1. Select SSL in the Protocol drop-down box.
    2. Click on the Configure button and type meetings.nyu.edu in the Host List field.
    3. Click on the OK button.
    4. Click on meetings in the Select Server field.
    5. Click on the Select button.

C. Sign In

  1. Enter your NYU NetID and NYUHome password in the Name and Password fields, and click Sign In. Continue to use your NetID and NYUHome password whenever you sign in to Meeting Maker 8.6.

Installation Guide: Macintosh

A. Install

  1. Double-click the Meeting Maker 8.6 installation file that you downloaded.
  2. A new folder called Meeting Maker Calendar should appear. Double-click the Install icon.
  3. If prompted to do so, click the lock and enter the Macintosh username and password that you normally enter when installing software.
  4. Keep the default settings and click Next.
  5. Click Next at each prompt, keeping all default settings. Click on Install to start the installation.
    • During the installation process, you may see a window asking you what to do with your existing Meeting Maker data. Make sure "Copy Meeting Maker Data" is selected, and click Next to continue through the installation process.
  6. Click Done, when prompted, to complete the installation and launch Meeting Maker 8.6.

B. Set Up

  1. Double-click the Meeting Maker icon to launch Meeting Maker 8.6, if it has not automatically launched at the end of the installation process.
  2. Click on the Select Button. In the Select Server window:
    1. Select SSL in the Protocol drop-down box.
    2. Click on the Configure button and type meetings.nyu.edu in the Host List field.
    3. Click on the OK button.
    4. Click on meetings in the Select Server field.
    5. Click on the Select button.

C. Sign In

  1. Enter your NYU NetID and NYUHome password in the Name and Password fields, and click Sign In. Continue to use your NetID and NYUHome password whenever you sign in to Meeting Maker 8.6.

Additional Resources and Information

  • Complete Meeting Maker User Guide: You can download tthe software manufacturer's Meeting Maker 8.6 Getting Started Guide at http://www.nyu.edu/its/meetings/mm86_gettingstarted.pdf and a Meeting Maker 8.6 Quick Reference Card at http://www.nyu.edu/its/meetings/mm86_quickref.pdf. Meeting Maker also offers extensive online help and tutorials under the Help menu in the Meeting Maker software.
  • Meeting Maker Training: Twice-weekly "webinars" provide a hands-on introduction to Meeting Maker 8.6. To sign up for an hour-long, hands-on online training session:

    1. Go to: http://peoplecube.webex.com/
    2. In the list of sessions, click the Meeting Maker 8.6 Basics link.
    3. Click the Register button.
    4. Pick a session date, then enter the required information.
    5. Click the Register button to submit your information.

    When your registration has been processed, PeopleCube will send you a confirmation email providing further instructions on joining and participating in the webinar. Please note that these sessions are conference call/web presentations led by a PeopleCube staff member, not ITS.

System Requirements

  • Hardware: Mac G3 or Intel Pentium III with at least 15MB of free disk space.
  • Operating System: MAC OS X 10.1.x, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or any compatible browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari.

Page last reviewed: August 19, 2008