The .zip archive contains an iroffer directory containing all the above files.

It is recomened that you copy the configuration file to another name so that you will have a reference to the defaults if something goes wrong.

Detailed information is available in the config file section of the documentation.

Note: As part of the configuration process, you will need to generate an encrypted password. To do this run iroffer with the "-c" flag. You'll need to open a DOS window and run iroffer manually to do this:

When iroffer is started in foreground mode, you can monitor and interact with the program from a DOS window. It will allow you to issue admin commands. However you must stay logged in or iroffer will close.

To startup in foreground mode, simply drag your config file onto the iroffer executable.

When iroffer is started in background mode, it will place itself in the background and return you to your DOS prompt immediately. iroffer will then run unattened and allow you to log off. In order to interact with the program you will need to issue admin commands through a /msg or via DCC CHAT.

To startup in background mode, you need to start iroffer from a DOS window with the '-b' option:

Wait for it to join irc and then DCC CHAT it.