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3. Installation
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Use this article to install DeskCamera on the PC whose screen, webcam or program window you want to stream.

Install DeskCamera

  1. Check that your PC meets the requirements. See 1. System Requirements.

  2. Download the installer for your Windows version from https://www.deskcamera.com/Download.

  3. Run the installer and follow the prompts.

    When you install a new version on a PC that already has DeskCamera, leave Remove old configuration files cleared. This option deletes your settings.

  4. If you want browser access, select Install DeskCamera Remote Control service.

  5. Allow the installer to add Windows Firewall rules so your NVR/VMS can connect.

Activate the license

For a PC without Internet access, see 4. Offline Installation and License Activation.

  1. Click License information > Import.

    License information without a license, with the Import button

  2. Click ... next to License file (.lic) and select your .lic file.

    The Import from window with the License file (.lic) box and its ... button

  3. Click OK. Then click OK in the message.

  4. Click Activate.

    License information with Activation: Required and the Activate button

  5. DeskCamera asks you to confirm. Click Yes.

    The question Activation will tie the license to this PC, with the Yes button

  6. Click OK.

  7. Check that Activation shows Completed.

    License information with Activation: Completed

Choose the sources to stream and add DeskCamera to your NVR/VMS. See 6. After Installation: Add DeskCamera to Your NVR/VMS.

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