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73 >4. Quickstart to Using <SPAN
84 > If upgrading, from versions before 2.9.16, please back up any configuration
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97 HREF="installation.html"
98 >Installation Section</A
99 > below for platform specific
105 > Advanced users and those who want to offer <SPAN
109 service to more than just their local machine should check the <A
113 HREF="config.html#ACCESS-CONTROL"
114 >security-relevant</A
124 >, if the installation program has
125 not done this already (may vary according to platform). See the section
137 > Set your browser to use <SPAN
141 HTTPS proxy by setting the proxy configuration for address of
152 > and earlier versions of
156 > used port 8000.) See the section <A
163 for more details on this.
168 > Flush your browser's disk and memory caches, to remove any cached ad images.
173 > A default installation should provide a reasonable starting point for
174 most. There will undoubtedly be occasions where you will want to adjust the
175 configuration, but that can be dealt with as the need arises. Little
176 to no initial configuration is required in most cases.
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181 >Configuration section</A
183 configuration options, and how to customize your installation.
189 > If you experience ads that slipped through, innocent images that are
190 blocked, or otherwise feel the need to fine-tune
194 > behaviour, take a look at the <A
195 HREF="actions-file.html"
197 >. As a quick start, you might
199 HREF="actions-file.html#ACT-EXAMPLES"
200 >richly commented examples</A
202 helpful. You can also view and edit the actions files through the <A
203 HREF="http://config.privoxy.org"
205 >web-based user interface</A
210 HREF="appendix.html#ACTIONSANAT"
214 > has hints how to debug actions that
223 > Please see the section <A
227 > on how to report bugs or problems with websites or to get
233 > Now enjoy surfing with enhanced comfort and privacy!
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279 >Note to Upgraders</TD