Installing and uninstalling
Host
The Host is a remote module installed on a target (i.e. remote) PC. This module works for both unattended and attended access.
License key storage
When you register the Viewer with a license key, the key is added to the License Key Storage. To open the license key storage click Help ➝ License key storage in the Viewer.
Address book
An address book is a collection of records also called connections with each connection representing a remote PC. Connections have properties that define specific characteristics of a remote session, such as the destination address, access password, color depth and so on. Connections can be grouped into folders.
By default, address books are backed up daily. You can also enable local address book encryption in which case you'll need to enter your password each time you open the Viewer.
Before installation
- Make sure that your local and remote PCs meet system requirements.
- Make sure you have administrative privileges when you install the Host on Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XP/2000/2003.
After installation
- Reboot the remote computer where you installed the Host (highly recommended).
Installing Host
- Run the
host6.x.msifile on the remote PC. An installation wizard will appear. Click Next:
- Accept the End User License Agreement by selecting I accept... and click Next:
- Select a new installation directory or leave the default one as is. Click Next:
- On the Installations Options step, leave the default values checked (or uncheck those you do not need) and click Next:
- On the next screen click Install. The installation process will start.
- Create Host access password and click OK:
- Wait until the Host installation is complete and click Finish.
Installing Viewer
- Run the
viewer6.x.msifile on the local computer. An installation wizard will appear. Click Next.
- Accept the End User License Agreement by selecting I accept... and click Next.
- Select installation type - a 30-day trial or a free license. Click Next.
Select Free license if you want to register the program with a free license right away:
Enter license owner's name and email needed to generate a free license key:
Make sure that you select the proper option for your situation. If you want to evaluate the program for business and need to control more than 10 remote PCs during evaluation period, select the 30-day trial option. In this case you'll be able to connect to an unlimited number of remote Hosts.
Also select the 30-day trial option if you are updating your Viewer installation and you already have a license key added to your License key storage. Your license key will remain there after the installation.
- Select a new installation directory or leave the default one as is. Click Next.
- On the next screen click Install. The installation process will start.
- Wait until the installation is complete and click Finish to close the installation wizard.
Uninstalling Host
To completely uninstall Host from your PC:
- Click Windows Start, select Control Panel ➝ Uninstall a program.
- Select Remote Utilities - Host in the list and click Uninstall. Wait for the uninstallation process to finish.
- Open the Windows Run dialog, type in
regedit.exeto open the Windows registry editor:- If you have Remote Utilities Host version 6.3.x.x or an older version, locate the registry key
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Remote Utilities\and delete it. - If you have Remote Utilities Host version 6.5 or higher, locate the registry key
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Usoris\Remote Utilities Host\and delete it.
- If you have Remote Utilities Host version 6.3.x.x or an older version, locate the registry key
- On your computer, locate the folder
C:\Program Files\Remote Utilities - Host\and delete it. If you have a 64-bit operating system, the folder should be located inC:\Program Files (x86)\. - (optional) Restart your PC.
Important!
The registry key in step 3 above is where the Host stores its settings, including remote access settings like ID and password (in an encrypted form). If you want to just re-install the Host and keep its settings, do not delete the registry key. Only delete the key if you want to wipe the Host from your system, or if you are having issues that you think are caused by corrupted, damaged or missing Host registry entries.
Uninstalling Viewer
To completely uninstall Viewer from your PC:
- Click Windows Start, select Control Panel ➝ Uninstall a program.
- Select Remote Utilities - Viewer in the list and click Uninstall. Wait for the uninstallation process to finish.
- On your computer, locate the folder
C:\Users\YOUR_USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Remote Utilities Files\and delete it. Please, note that the AppData folder may be hidden. You will need to enable "Show hidden files and folders" in your system first. - Locate the folder
C:\Program Files\Remote Utilities - Viewer\and delete it. If you have a 64-bit operating system, the folder should be located inC:\Program Files (x86)\. - (optional) Restart your PC.
Important!
The folder C:\Users\YOUR_USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Remote Utilities Files\ contains important configuration files, including Viewer options and your address books, as well as your address books backups. Only delete this folder if you want to wipe the Viewer from your system and you no longer need your address book/books, or if you are having issues that you think are caused by corrupted or missing Viewer configuration files. In the latter case, we recommend that you create a copy of the folder elsewhere as a backup before deleting it.
