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First time installation

How to perform a first time installation on the server.

A note to Acer/Lenovo users

On Acer/Lenovo machines is a pre-installed version of Lights-Out 0.8.2 running. 

You have to uninstall this version first. Please follow these steps:

  • Use Remote Desktop to connect to your server
  • Important: Start the WHS Console on the server and then close the console
  • Go to control panel->Add/Remove programs
  • Uninstall Lights-Out
  • Proceed with step 1 below

 

Installation step 1

Download LightsOut and copy the .msi file into folder \\Server\Software\Add Ins.

Step 2

Run Windows Home Server Console, click on settings, Add Ins, Available Add-Ins and select LightsOut for installation. The console will automatically close after installation.

Step 3

Run Windows Home Server Console again and configure your options. See settings for more details.

Step 4

Install the client software application in all your Windows Home Server computers.

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