Installing The Software - HP Mv2120 - Media Vault Network Drive User Manual

on your network. The following steps are recommended before installing the
HP Media Vault software:
Launch your firewall and anti-virus software and update the trusted
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programs list.
Verify that your firewall and anti-virus software are set to "Learn" new
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programs. After the HP Media Vault software is installed, the firewall
should prompt you to allow the installed programs to communicate with
the Media Vault.
If you are using a firewall or anti-virus program that cannot automatically
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update its trusted software list, please contact the firewall or anti-virus
software vendor to find out how to manually add software to the trusted
software list. Then, visit
software to add.
Sidebar: Hubs and Network Health Light
Some network hubs, as opposed to switches or routers, may reduce performance
between your computer and the HP Media Vault, or the hub may prevent your computer
from communicating with the Media Vault. 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.

Installing the Software

Use the Software Installation Disc to install the HP Media Vault software on
each computer on your network.
The software installation consists of the following:
HP Update (if not already installed)
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Windows components—Windows Installer 3.1 and .NET 2.0 or later
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software. (Installed only if they are not already on the computer)
HP Media Vault software
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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.
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