Upon the completion of the download, run the file icq99a.exe. After ICQ has been installed successfully, you will need to restart your computer. After your computer has restarted, launch ICQ from your start menu. The ICQ Registration Wizard will guide you through setting up your ICQ account. The wizard will prompt you for a nickname, email address, and other personal information.
Many fields are optional, so just follow the instructions.
The wizard will then connect with the ICQ server in order to set up your account and assign you an identification number. Record this for future reference. ICQ will then search the Global Directory, finding the Hometown Computing Technical Support account. Choose next, then OK . The wizard will then ask if you would like to add more contacts, but choose No .