Ipsos MediaLink for Windows
Product Information
The Ipsos MediaLink app is a software designed for Windows
operating systems. It allows users to upload data and interact with
the Ipsos MediaLink platform. The app supports popular web browsers
such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge. The app
also provides browser extensions for Chrome and Edge, which enhance
the functionality of the app.
Product Usage Instructions
- Click on the link provided via email to begin the installation
process. This will open in your default browser. - Once the link is clicked, the browser will automatically start
the download. Save the .exe file when prompted. - If you encounter a Windows SmartScreen Error, rest assured that
the installation files are regularly scanned and considered
safe. - Wait for the installation process to complete. The duration may
vary depending on your laptop/desktop. - If you have Google Chrome installed, install the Ipsos
MediaLink extension by following the instructions provided in the
setup window. - If you have Mozilla Firefox installed, install the Ipsos
MediaLink add-on by following the instructions provided in the
setup window. - If you have Microsoft Edge (version 79 or higher) installed,
install the Ipsos MediaLink extension from the Chrome Web Store.
Enable “Allow extensions from other stores” if needed. Return to
the setup window and click ‘Next’. - To make the Ipsos MediaLink extension icon visible in Google
Chrome, click on the extensions icon on the right side of the
address bar. Then, click on the pin icon next to ‘Ipsos
MediaLink’. - To ensure the Ipsos MediaLink taskbar icon is always visible in
Windows, click on the upward arrow icon on the taskbar. Look for
the ‘Ipsos MediaLink’ icon and drag it onto the upward arrow
icon. - You are now all set! Use the Ipsos MediaLink app to interact
with the platform and click the ‘Upload’ button to send data. The
app icon will be visible in the Windows taskbar.
Installation Guide for Ipsos MediaLink for Windows
· These instructions/images may vary depending on the configuration of your device. · This installation will take a few minutes to complete so please do take the time to
complete each step in this guide to get the best experience. · Please be mindful that the previous app named `inCompass’ has now been rebranded
to the new & latest `Ipsos MediaLink’ app.
Step #1 Please click on the link we have provided to you via Email to begin.
This will open in your default browser.
Once clicked, the browser will automatically look to begin the download, please ‘Save’ the .exe file.
Step #2 · Please click and open the downloaded
.exe file. · If prompted by Windows, please click
‘OK’ to continue.
Note: Rest assured are regularly scanned and checked & are considered safe.
Did you receive a Windows SmartScreen Error?
· If Windows blocks the installation, please click ‘More Info’ / `Show more’
· Now click ‘Run anyway’ / `Keep anyway’
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Step #3 Installing Ipsos MediaLink app · 3.1 – Click ‘Next’
· 3.2 – Please click ‘Install’ files will now be extracted onto the device
Please remain patient, this may take a few minutes to complete depending on your laptop/desktop.
· 3.3 Please click ‘Close’ Ipsos MediaLink will now launch
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Step #4 4.1 – App Registration Ipsos MediaLink app will attempt to sign you in. · If requested, please sign in using the email
address you signed up with on the Panel. If this does not work, please do contact us so we can provide some assistance. 4.2 – Legal Terms Please read and accept the following: · Terms & Conditions · Privacy Policy
Step #5 Installing web browser extensions Ipsos MediaLink will now detect your installed & supported internet browsers. Note: “Install Edge extension” may not display for you in this window if the Microsoft Edge browser was not running. You will get prompted later by Ipsos MediaLink when it detects the Microsoft Edge browser is being used. · Click ‘Next’
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Step #6
Install Google Chrome Extension (if installed)
· Click `Next’, this will open the Google Chrome browser app.
· When our Chrome extension page has loaded, click ‘Add to Chrome’ and then ‘Add Extension’.
The extension is now added, please return back to the Ipsos MediaLink setup window and click `Next’.
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Step #7
Install Mozilla Firefox Add-on (if installed)
· Click `Next’, this will open the Mozilla Firefox browser app.
· Mozilla Firefox will open our browser extension download page. On this page, to start the download, click the button: `Click Here if your Extension doesn’t install automatically’.
· When the prompt appears, click ‘Continue to Installation’ and click ‘Add’.
The extension is now added, please return back to the Ipsos MediaLink setup window and click `Next’.
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Step #8
Install Microsoft Edge Extension (if installed)
Note: Microsoft Edge (supported version 79 or higher) will install the Ipsos MediaLink extension from the Chrome Web Store.
· Click `Next’, this will open the Microsoft Edge browser app.
When our extension page has loaded, you may need to `Allow extensions from other stores’ before you can Add any browser extension.
· Along the top click `Allow extensions from other stores’ · Click `Allow’ to confirm.
Once done, please see the next page to Add the extension to Edge.
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· When our extension page has loaded, click ‘Add to Chrome’ and then ‘Add Extension’.
The Ipsos MediaLink extension is now added to Microsoft Edge. Please return back to the Ipsos MediaLink setup window and click `Done’.
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Quick Tip 1 For Chrome users: Making the extension icon visible To begin, please open Google Chrome: 1. On the right of the address bar, click
the extensions icon 2. Now on the right of `Ipsos MediaLink’
please click on the pin icon Now the extension will remain visible.
Quick Tip 2 Make sure you can see the Ipsos MediaLink taskbar icon at all times! By default, Windows hides taskbar icons, below shows how you can make the app icon visible when the app is running in the background.
1. On your taskbar, click the upward arrow icon 2. Now look for the `Ipsos MediaLink’ icon and using your mouse/trackpad,
drag it onto the upward arrow icon
Now the Ipsos MediaLink icon will be visible when it is running.
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YOU’RE ALL SET
You should now see shown `Configured’ when you open the application. Taskbar Icon: 1 x Ipsos MediaLink icon Extension Icons: · Chrome (Hidden) see previous page `Quick Tip 1′ to make it visible. · Firefox (Hidden) expected behaviour of browser. · Microsoft Edge (Visible)
Ipsos MediaLink Screen
In the app, you can click the `Upload’ button to send data.
Windows Taskbar
See `Quick Tip 2′, see page 8
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Google Chrome browser extension
(if you carry out the `Quick Tip 1′ see page 8)
Microsoft Edge browser extension
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