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The first time that you join a Zoom meeting on your computer, you need to run and install a small piece of software. Depending on your browser (FireFox, Chrome, Edge, Safari etc), this should look something like this:
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When downloaded, find the download and run it to set up Zoom. The downloaded file should look like this:
Other browsers (such as Edge or Chrome) may look like this with a prompt at the bottom of the screen, enabling you to run the installer as soon as you download:
When the software is installing, you will see a progress bar on your screen:
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You may be asked to allow the software permission to install:
You will be asked to accept the Zoom Terms of Service and Privacy Policy:
4. The Meeting - Joining
If the meeting "host" (the lecturer) has enabled video for students, you will be shown your current camera view and be given the option of turning this on:
You may be asked to join with your audio:
Note that you will be given the option of joining with a UK national call if you click on "Phone Call":
You should now be able to join the session.