Downloading trial (was forum=82)Follow

Ok,i thought i installed FFXI trial but then it says i needed the playonline thingy so i installed that correctly i made my playonline id and stuff but the when i try to get in FFXI it says you have not installed FFXI and i tried reinstalling it but it was the same thing or i think i just messed it up because its .ZIP i hate .zip because it never works so does anyone know how to install the trial it doesnt work on me >.<
i also tried the download manual but it didnt work please help i just want to play stupid trial!!