You'll also be faced with a 'favourites box' - we recommend unchecking both options and getting out as soon as, you won't be bothered by it again next time. Lots of things will flash up on screen, and happily you can ignore all of it. If you've clicked out of the options, click on the lightning strike on the top left to connect.Ĭongratulations! You're now connected. You are now ready to connect! If you're still in the options, click on the 'connect' tab on the left then the 'connect to server' button. Click on the first button and find the place you want to save the files to. You will also need ot tell it where you want it to download the files to, so click on 'Folders', click once on the top line (marked 'default') and click Edit.

Otherwise you won't be able to download any avis, which would be bad. In the box you see, type *.avi and click add. Whilst you're in the options, click on the plus sign next to DCC on the left and click on Ignore. Double click on it and highlight 'random server'. In the list, find the one called IRCHighway. Click on the 'servers' option on the left. Fill in the name and e-mail bits and give yourself a nickname. The first time you run you'll be confronted with an option box. When you install, just say yes to everything. When you launch it it may ask for a donation, it will still work if you do not.

The one we're going to recommend to you and do all our instructions in is mIRC because it's decent and it's free. It's time to dive into the murky world of command line prompts! There is a comment box down the bottom for any questions you might have. It might look daunting but I promise you it isn't tough. It's basically Glued to the Screen but with a broader remit. The idiot's guide to downloading things on IRC

Download mirc commands