Download the Hormonal Forecaster v 4.0
You can begin to take advantage of the Hormonal Forecaster and its powerful fertility and statistical features right now. Both the desktop and palm versions can be downloaded from this website for free without any obligations so that you can begin predicting your own ovulation using the natural family planning techniques described on this website.
To start your free download, select a download site by clicking on a file below. Downloading instructions as well as system requirements appear further below on this page for your reference.
HFC Desktop Version - Download sites
This desktop download link includes ALL of the necessary VB runtime files and is recommended for most people (4.5 MB Download)
hfcsetup.exe (from http://users.adelphia.net/)
hfcsetup.exe (from http://www.hormonalforecaster.com/)
Select the following download link if you know you already have VB Runtime Files, have Windows ME, or have tried the above version of the setup and been asked to reboot more than once (3.5 MB Download)
hfcset.exe (from http://www.hormonalforecaster.com/)
HFC Palm Edition - Download sites
The Palm Edition of the Hormonal Forecaster can be downloaded from one of the links below.
It is a stand alone application, although it is recommended for use with the desktop
version if you have a computer with Microsoft Windows. (70 kB Palm App)
Click below if you have any version of Windows on your computer:
hfcpalm.exe
(from http://www.hormonalforecaster.com/)
Click below if you do NOT have Windows on your computer:
hfcpalm11.prc
(from http://www.hormonalforecaster.com/)
For more information on the differences among versions of the Hormonal Forecaster, click here.
Download Instructions
If you're using Microsoft Internet Explorer...
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Internet Explorer Version 6.0 (and greater)
- Click on a Download Link Above.
- You will be asked whether you would like to open the file or save it to your comptuer. Click on Save to save it to your computer. You will be asked where you would like to save the file. Specify a location you can find later if necessary (i.e. Desktop or My Documents Folder).
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Older Versions of Internet Explorer
- Click on a Download Link Above.
- For older version of Internet Explorer, you will be asked if you want to Run or Save the file. Select Save This Program to Disk, press OK, and specify where you would like to save the file.
- The program will download. Make sure the Close this dialog box when download completes box is NOT checked.
- When it is finished downloading, the Open button will be enabled so you can click it. Click Open.
- The Installation Program will Launch. Please follow the on screen instructions. *
If you're using Netscape Navigator...
- Click on a Download Link Above.
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If you have Smart Download...
- The file will download to c:\my download files\ and then ask if you want to install.
- Press Install and follow the on screen instructions. *
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If you don't have Smart Download...
- You will be prompted as to where you want to save the file. Select a destination and remember it's path(for example "c:\my download files")
- After the file downloads, click the Windows Start button and select Run.
- Click Browse and find the file you downloaded. Press OK to run the file.
- Follow the on screen instructions. *
* Important Notes Regarding Desktop Installation
During the program installation, you may be told that your computer needs to be restarted. In such a case, save all open documents and allow the installation program to restart your computer. Restarting your computer yourself won't work - let the program restart it for you. When your computer comes back up, simply run the installation file again. To do this, select Run from the Start Menu and Browse to select the file you downloaded - HFCSETUP.EXE . If you don't remember where you put the file, select Find from the Start Menu and then Files and Folders. Type in "HFCSETUP.EXE" and Find Now. Make sure it searches on the drive you saved the file to (i.e. All Local Hard Drives). When the file turns up on the list, double-click on it to open it. If it does not turn up on the list, redownload it. Your browser should find the file in your cache and it should download instantaneously.
If you are asked to reboot your computer more than once, then you need to download the version of the program that does NOT include the VB Runtime files because of an operating system issue. These are the lower half of download links above. You can download one of those files here.
* Important Notes Regarding Palm Installation
After you download and run the Palm installation, there are additional recommended installation steps to take to get the most out of the program. For more information on how you can best use the Palm Edition to ensure that you receive the most accurate fertility calculations, please view the Palm Installation page.
Remember that the Palm Edition is designed to work best when coupled with the desktop version. Both versions can be downloaded above.
Minimum System Requirements
In order to ensure that the Hormonal Forecaster functions properly, your computer hardware needs to be at or above the following levels and include the software listed below. If you're not sure, you probably have it since most computers do.
- Windows 95/98/NT/ME/2000/XP
- A Mouse
- 800 x 600 Screen Area Resolution (or Higher)
- 16 MB RAM (32 Recommended)
- 100 MHz or Greater Processor
- Approx. 10 MB Free Hard Drive Space
- Handheld PDA with Palm OS 3.5 or higher (only required for use of the Palm Edition). Click here for information on upgrading your Palm OS version.