Some third-party programs cannot be installed in Windows Embedded because the Windows Installer service fails to start (error 1719). This usually occurs with programs that change the registry in conjunction with other third-party software, such as anti-virus programs. As a workaround, you can start the service manually, install the program, and then stop the service.… Continue reading Installing Third-Party Software Fails in Windows Embedded (Installer Service Error 1719)
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VideoPush Timeouts
If your client has never been configured as a VideoPush receiver, you will receive a timeout whenever you try to send a VideoPush. As a workaround, select Enable Receiving Display on the Client page on the sending client. You can then disable the option again, if desired. After enabling it at least once, any VideoPush… Continue reading VideoPush Timeouts
LDAP Server Signing Requirements
If your domain environment has the GPO “Domain controller: LDAP server signing requirements” enabled, you must connect to Active Directory or LDAP using SSL. In Windows, follow the steps in Article 2160. A similar Linux procedure is pending and will be posted here when available.
Shellshock Bash Vulnerability
What is it? A critical vulnerability has been reported in the GNU Bourne-Again Shell (also known as Bash), the common command-line shell used in many Linux/UNIX operating systems and Apple’s Mac OS X. This flaw could allow an attacker to remotely execute shell commands by attaching malicious code in environment variables used by the operating… Continue reading Shellshock Bash Vulnerability
RS-485-to-USB Adapter Compatibility with ExacqVision
Two RS-485-to-USB adapters have been tested for compatibility with exacqVision: B&B Electronics, model 485USB9F-4W and VSCom, model USB-COMi-TB. The tests used the drivers supplied with the devices, and data has successfully been transmitted and received to and from each adapter. They were also tested in a loopback configuration with the RS-485 port built into an… Continue reading RS-485-to-USB Adapter Compatibility with ExacqVision
Enabling Automount in Linux
This procedure is useful if you cannot export to a non-optical USB drive using the operating system’s user account. Requirements Non-bootable USB drive with at least 2GB of available space.USBMount.tar.gz file copied to USB drive (file attached below).An exacqVision Server running Ubuntu version 10.04. Notes Only one USB drive can be auto-mounted at a time.… Continue reading Enabling Automount in Linux
exacqVision Windows XP Support
Microsoft has informed consumers that Windows XP is no longer supported as of April 8, 2014. This means that Microsoft no longer supplies security updates for Windows XP. Note the following information about how this affects exacqVision products. Can I upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7 on my Exacq-built exacqVision system? Any system built… Continue reading exacqVision Windows XP Support
RAID Setup Using 3ware Controller (RAID 5 or RAID 6)
Part One: Enter the 3ware BIOS Restart the operating system.When prompted, press Alt+3 to enter the 3ware RAID BIOS.Type admin256 as the password.Press any key to acknowledge the warning. Part Two: Remove the Failed Array Select the failed RAID array by highlighting the array (Exportable Unit) and pressing the spacebar.Press Tab to enter the lower… Continue reading RAID Setup Using 3ware Controller (RAID 5 or RAID 6)
Migrating from HDVR to ExacqVision (Legacy)
Features gained by upgrading from HDVR to exacqVision: The Exacq 6.0 Bundle installer consists of three components: This HDVR replacement bundle installer requires user intervention to complete the process. This document includes procedures for each component’s installer. After the HDVR installers are replaced with the exacqVision installers, use exacqVision versions for all future installations. NOTE: After… Continue reading Migrating from HDVR to ExacqVision (Legacy)
Enabling iSCSI Support on exacqVision Systems with Windows Embedded
Early versions of exacqVision systems with the Windows Embedded operating system did not have support for iSCSI. These systems were manufactured in in January and early February 2014. To determine whether a system supports iSCSI, complete the following steps: Open the Start menu.Right-click Computer.Select Manage from the pop-up menu.Double-click Services and Applications.Double-click Services.If Microsoft iSCSI… Continue reading Enabling iSCSI Support on exacqVision Systems with Windows Embedded