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Desktop application

The HOT or NOT Desktop is a free desktop application available for Windows and Mac that allows you to instantly find out how near other users are from your location at this very moment. Installing the application enables you to see which other users are online right now and it also allows you to receive instant notifications directly to your desktop from your HOT or NOT profile.

  1. How do I install HOT or NOT Desktop?
    Go to the HOT or NOT Desktop download page and just follow the instructions on screen. Downloading the application is free and takes less than a minute. HOT or NOT Desktop is currently available for Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 as well as Mac OS X 10.5 or later.
  2. What if my location is wrong?
    HOT or NOT Desktop sets your location automatically. If this location is wrong, just sign in to HOT or NOT and select Edit next to the location listed on your profile page. Then move the red pin to your approximate location and click Save.
  3. How do I change my settings in HOT or NOT Desktop?
    Click the HOT or NOT Desktop icon on your toolbar and select Settings (Windows) or Preferences (Mac). You can adjust the frequency of notifications, choose what you want to be notified about and turn application sounds on or off.
  4. How can I manage my privacy settings?
    Your exact location will never be shared with anyone on HOT or NOT or elsewhere. We only use it for HOT or NOT Desktop, to tell you how close you are to other users. You can manage your general privacy in your Settings.
  5. How do I quit HOT or NOT Desktop?
    Simply click the HOT or NOT Desktop icon on your toolbar and choose Quit. Make sure you always sign out when you access your HOT or NOT profile on a shared or public computer.
  6. How do I uninstall HOT or NOT Desktop?
    For Mac users, go to your Applications folder and move the HOT or NOT Desktop application to Trash.

    For Windows users, go to your Start menu and select Control Panel, then Programs and Features. If your version of Windows shows the category view, choose Uninstall a program, select HOT or NOT Desktop and continue to uninstall. Alternatively, right-click the HOT or NOT Desktop icon and select Uninstall.
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