HP Remote Graphics 4.2.0 User's Guide

Installing the Sender

Installation of the RGS Sender for Windows, Linux and HP-UX is easily done by following the directions specific to each platform in the following sections.

Installing the RGS Sender for Windows

To install the RGS Sender for Windows, login to an account with administrator privileges:

1.Insert the HP Remote Graphics Software CD and change to the directory win32\sender on your CD-ROM drive.

2.Double-click or select Setup.exe to start the installer.

3.Follow the instructions on the screen.

NOTE: The Remote Graphics Diagnostic tool runs during installation to detect common setup issues (Windows XP firewall settings, Guest Account security policies, RDP interoperability, Easy Login configuration, etc). The tool will only display a window if it detects a potential problem. Use the tool anytime after installation to determine installation problems. See Utilities for more details.

4.You will be prompted to restart the system after the installation is complete. Select yes when asked to restart the system.

The Sender is installed as a Windows Service. In fact, this is necessary to enable some features, such as the ability to send Ctrl-Alt-Delkey sequences and also view locked screens. Additionally, installing the Sender as a service allows the Microsoft Windows operating system to automatically start the Sender when the system is started.

NOTE: To enable OpenGL applications see Enabling OpenGL Applications for more details.

NOTE: To enable remote audio see Installing & Enabling Remote Audio for more details.

Installing the RGS Sender on HP Blade Workstations

The RGS Sender for Windows installer setup.exe will automatically upgrade software versions prior to 4.0.0 when run. Upgrading the Sender is possible while connected to a HP Blade Workstation. After completing the upgrade restart the system when prompted. This will disconnect the current RGS connection and require a reconnect after the Blade Workstation restarts.

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