By default, Microsoft’s automatic Windows updates are not enabled on ExacqVision systems. There are no known ExacqVision compatibility issues with any currently available Windows updates. However, if you decide to apply Windows updates your ExacqVision system, we suggest that you apply only the critical updates. Do not apply optional updates. NOTE: If your Windows update settings… Continue reading Are Microsoft Windows Updates Enabled on ExacqVision Systems?
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Change the Default Login for Windows (Legacy)
The steps described below are legacy instructions and have been superseded. Use the Exacq Kiosk User software to create kiosk user accounts and select whether or not a kiosk user account will automatically login. See also: Setting up the Kiosk User for ExacqVision Systems LEGACY Changing the default login for Windows: <br>
Re-installing an exacqVision Capture Card Driver
Important Beginning 12/14/2021 extension of the SSA “Software Subscription Agreement” will be restricted on systems which have an eDVR capture board. In addition, starting with exacqVision Server version 22.06 the XDVPI plugin has been removed and systems where the plugin is present will be blocked from upgrading. In order to either extend the SSA or… Continue reading Re-installing an exacqVision Capture Card Driver
Set iSCSI Storage to Start Before ExacqVision Server in Windows
If you are recording video to an iSCSI target in Windows, it is important to ensure the iSCSI device is available in the operating system before the ExacqVision Server starts. Please follow the instructions from the Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator Version 2.x Users Guide: Note: The following information was written and published by Microsoft Corporation,… Continue reading Set iSCSI Storage to Start Before ExacqVision Server in Windows
Assigning a Default Printer to the Windows User (Restricted) Account
If you want to print images from the ExacqVision software on an ExacqVision server, you might need to change the default printer. Because Windows is locked down when you log in as a User, you must perform the following steps to configure the default printer: <br>
How do I monitor Disk I/O?
Disk I/O (input/output) plays a crucial role in how you experience the exacqVision software. If disks are unable to handle the amount of data being written to them, you could see reliability issues. To help pinpoint the source of these issues on your server, use the following steps as a guide based on your system… Continue reading How do I monitor Disk I/O?
Changing Web Server Default Image Quality (Legacy)
Instructions These instructions only apply to web services 9.4 and earlier. The changes described only affect the default image quality in “simple” mode and this process is not upgrade safe. You must perform this process again each time you upgrade Web Server. <br> <br>
Using Remote Desktop to Manage Windows-based ExacqVision Servers
Remote Desktop allows you to connect to your Windows-based ExacqVision server over a network connection and operate it as if you were using the system directly. This can be especially useful when you want to upgrade the server software. Using Remote Desktop across public networks or the internet introduces many of the same security concerns… Continue reading Using Remote Desktop to Manage Windows-based ExacqVision Servers
Configuring SSL on an exacqVision Server for Active Directory/LDAP (Windows)
exacqVision 7.2 and higher: Check the box labeled “Use SSL” on the “ActiveDirectory/LDAP” configuration page, then press “Apply”.<br> exacqVision prior to 7.2: This article contains procedures for configuring SSL on exacqVision servers. These steps are necessary if you want Active Directory operations to be made more secure by use of SSL on the exacqVision server.While… Continue reading Configuring SSL on an exacqVision Server for Active Directory/LDAP (Windows)
Replacing an eDVR Board on a Windows-based exacqVision System (Legacy)
The following procedures describe the process for replacing an eDVR board in a Windows-based exacqVision server. If you have an exacqVision server with multiple eDVR boards, complete both procedures; on a single-board system, you can skip directly to the second procedure. NOTE: You must be logged in to Windows as an Adminsitrator to perform these… Continue reading Replacing an eDVR Board on a Windows-based exacqVision System (Legacy)