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GRE® Powerprep® Software Download Instructions
AOL Users: Open a chat line before downloading the POWERPREP® software so that your session will stay open throughout the process.
Instructions:
- Uninstall any previous versions of Powerprep® software.
- To start the download of the Powerprep® software, click the button found on the Download Powerprep® software page.
- Download to your personal computer (PC). We strongly suggest that you save the downloaded file to your Desktop, so that you will be able to find it easily after the download is complete.
You will see the following dialog box. Click SAVE.
' - Use the pull-down menu next to "Save in:" to select Desktop. Click on Save.
- A dialogue box will open in which you can track the progress of the download.

- When the download is finished, the words "Download Complete" will appear.
Download Technical Support
If you are experiencing problems downloading the POWERPREP file:
- Refer back to the GRE Powerprep Download Instructions
- Attempt to download the file again at a later time the same day
- Review the GRE Powerprep Frequently Asked Questions. Your question or difficulty may be a common one for which an answer is already published on this web site.
If your problem still exists, please send an e-mail to GRETechSupport@ets.org or call 1-914-747-9075, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 8 p.m. Eastern Time (New York). E-mails sent to the download support hotline will be answered within one business day of receipt.
To help us respond quickly and accurately to your inquiry, include the following information with your e-mail:
- Verify the version you are using
- Description of problem
- Date(s) and time(s) of day download was attempted
- Browser type and number (e.g., Internet Explorer 5.0)
- Computer make and model
- Amount of memory (RAM)
- Modem speed
- Internet service provider



