How to install the Splunk toolbar for Internet Explorer (beta)

How to install the Splunk toolbar for Internet Explorer (beta)

Please note that this software is currently in beta version. If you encounter any problems running the software or have any comments on its functionality please feel free to contact our [http:www.splunk.com/support/174 support team]. //

Splunk toolbar is available from the following locations:

1. Splunk.com download page

1. In the following Splunk directory: $SPLUNK_HOME/share/splunk/extras/splunkbar/

Install Internet Explorer toolbar from download page

• On the download page, click the link [1]
• Using Internet Explorer you might see a warning message, stating that Internet Explorer blocked this site from downloading files. This is expected behavior.
• Click on the information bar at the top of the page
• In the drop-down menu, click the "Download File..." link

• Internet Explorer will now ask you whether you want to save or open the file. Click Run.

• For the Security warning window, Click Run

• At this point you may see a warning that you need to install the .NET Framework. Click Yes to continue the .NET install. You can also visit the Microsoft .NET site to complete the install. If you don't see this message, continue on to the next step.

• • After installing the .Net framework return to Step 1 and run the toolbar installer again. Now you shouldn't see the warning message anymore.
• Toolbar installation wizard will be then launched. Follow the instructions of the wizard:

• You should see the Splunk toolbar visible below Internet Explorer's address bar, and also in View > Toolbars menu

Install toolbar in Internet Explorer

• In Internet Explorer, select menu command File > Open File...
• Point the Open File dialog box to: $SPLUNK_HOME/share/splunk/extras/splunkbar/SplunkIEToolbarSetup.msi
• Internet Explorer will now ask you whether you want to download the file. Follow the instructions above to install the toolbar.
• You should see the Splunk toolbar visible below Internet Explorer's address bar, and also in View > Toolbars menu

Uninstall Internet Explorer toolbar

1. In Start menu choose Control Panel > Add or Remove programs

1. In the list of currently installed programs select Splunk toolbar for Internet Explorer

1. Follow prompts

1. Toolbar will be gone from Internet Explorer. You can verify by checking Internet Explorer's View > Toolbars menu

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