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Installing the software on the first computer – HP EX475 MediaSmart Server User Manual

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Installing

Version Update 1.1.1

1-8

software list. Then, visit

http://www.hp.com/go/support

for a list of

software to add.

Installing the Software on the First Computer

Use the Software Installation Disc to install both the HP MediaSmart Server

software and the Windows Home Server Connector software.
The software installation consists of the following:

HP Update (if not already installed)

Windows components—Windows Installer 3.1 and .NET 2.0 or later

software. (Installed only if they are not already on the computer)

HP MediaSmart Server software

Windows Home Server Connector

Windows Home Server Setup—the setup runs only on the first computer

where the software is installed.

Checking for Administrative Privileges

You must have administrative privileges on your home computer to install the

software. Complete the following instructions for Windows Vista or Windows

XP to view or change user account settings.

In Windows Vista, click Start, Control Panel, and then User

Accounts and Family Safety.

In Windows XP, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click

User Accounts.

Inserting the Software Installation Disc

The Software Installation Disc first installs the HP MediaSmart Server software

and then the Microsoft Home Server Connector software on your computer.

Sidebar: Hubs and Network Health Light

Some network hubs, as opposed to switches or routers, may reduce performance

between your computer and the HP MediaSmart Server, or the hub may prevent your

computer from communicating with the server. If this is a problem, the network health

indicator light on the front of the server will be off. Replacing the hub with a switch may

improve the network performance or restore connectivity.