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PC2Me Server Setup
You install the PC2Me Server software on your desktop, and leave it running.
See System Requirements.
Installing PC2Me Server
To install the PC2Me Server software:
- Download the installation program from http://www.pc2me.net/downloads.asp. We recommend that you choose to run the program from the website instead of saving it to your computer. If you do save it, the installer program is named p2msetup.exe.
- In the Welcome screen, click Next.
- In the Terms of Service screen, click I Accept.
- In the Choose Destination Location screen, click Next, or select another location for the PC2Me program files.
- In the Installation Completed screen, click Finish.
- The Registration Wizard starts automatically. During Registration, your PC2Me Personal Server Identity is created. PC2Me is automatically activated, and you get a copy of the 6-character activation key by email for your records. See Register for more information.
- At the end of the Registration Wizard, the PC2Me Server program starts automatically, and minimizes automatically to a tiny PC2Me icon in the lower right corner of your Windows taskbar.
File Locations
In Vista and XP, the data files are stored separately from the program files and the location of the data files cannot be changed.
| File Locations |
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Program Files |
Data Files |
| Windows Vista |
My Computer, Program Files, 1stWorks, pc2me |
My Computer, ProgramData, 1stWorks, pc2me |
| Windows XP |
My Computer, Program Files, 1stWorks, pc2me |
My Computer, Documents and Settings, All Users, Application Data, 1stWorks, pc2me |
| Windows 2000 |
My Computer, Program Files, 1stWorks, pc2me |
Application Data -- Note that Application Data may be a hidden folder. To show hidden folders, click Windows Start, then Control Panel, then Classic View (or switch to Classic View). Select Folder Options, and select the View tab. In the Advanced Settings section, check Show hidden files and folders, and click Apply, then OK.
Firewalls
The PC2Me Server requires continuous outgoing TCP access through any available port. This is normally provided by most personal routers and firewalls, as long as you permit access for PC2Me if challenged. Permit full access at all times, for all types of activity. See FAQ: firewalls.
You may be challenged to permit:
| Program |
Description |
| p2mrg.exe |
Registration Wizard program |
| p2m.exe |
PC2Me Server program |
For faster service, you can configure your network and computer to allow your PC2Me Server to receive incoming TCP connections initiated externally (commonly known as "opening ports"). For more information, see Direct Connect.
System Requirements
For system requirements, see System Requirements at www.pc2me.net.
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