Predator DNC Software Installation

Download style Installation for Predator DNC

Step through the following process to install Predator DNC software via download:

1. Request a license and obtain the ZIP password
2. Logon to Windows at the PC or use RDP via mstsc.exe /admin
3. Download the latest version of Predator DNC
4. The download may take a minute to complete
5. Within your browser, click on pdnc11.exe, select Show in Folder and a Windows Explorer window will appear
6. Shift+Right Click on pdnc11.exe and select Run as administrator
7. If a UAC prompt asks, Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device? Select Yes
8. Optionally specify Windows administrator credentials and click Ok
9. When prompted for a ZIP password, type it in and click Ok to start the installation
10. Step through the installation screens until it is finished and a Predator DNC icon appears in the desktop
11. Shift+Right Click on the red Predator DNC Administrator desktop icon and select Run as administrator
12. If a UAC prompt asks, Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device? Select Yes
13. Optionally specify Windows administrator credentials and click Ok
14. The registration/upgrade dialog will appear, if not, the app will start and from the Options menu select Upgrade
15. Type your name and company, do not leave these fields blank
16. Copy & paste the serial number and access code from the Predator License Report PDF
17. Select Network ID, USB, Unknown (for remote USB via RDP) or Floating License Manager (FLM) from the license type pulldown
18. If USB: plug the Predator USB SIM into a PC USB Type A port
19. If FLM: type the name of the server running Predator FLM, or it's IP address
20. If FLM: type the Ethernet port number configured within Predator FLM, 1024 is the default
21. Click the Ok button and the Predator DNC splash screen will appear

NOTE: If a previous version of Predator DNC is already installed, make a backup of your data and Uninstall prior to stepping through the above process. Should a licensing error be displayed, review the Licensing self help support page. Should install errors occur during the installation, close all open applications other than this browser window and repeat the installation.

DVD style Installation for Predator DNC

Step through the following process to install Predator DNC software via DVD:

1. Logon to Windows at the PC or use RDP via mstsc.exe /admin
2. Insert the Predator DVD into your PC's DVD drive
3. When Windows Autorun is enabled, the Predator DVD window will appear
4. Click Install Predator DNC and skip ahead to step 7
5. When Windows Autorun is disabled, run Windows Explorer and select the DVD drive
6. Shift+Right Click on SetupDNC.exe and select Run as administrator
7. If a UAC prompt asks, Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device? Select Yes
8. Optionally specify Windows administrator credentials and click Ok
9. Step through the installation screens until it is finished and a Predator DNC icon appears in the desktop
10. Shift+Right Click on the red Predator DNC Administrator desktop icon and select Run as administrator
11. If a UAC prompt asks, Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device? Select Yes
12. Optionally specify Windows administrator credentials and click Ok
13. The registration/upgrade dialog will appear, if not, the app will start and from the Options menu select Upgrade
14. Type your name and company, do not leave these fields blank
15. Type the serial number and access code provided on the sticker within the DVD packaging
16. Select Network ID, USB, Unknown (for remote USB via RDP) or Floating License Manager (FLM) from the license type pulldown
17. If USB: plug the Predator USB SIM into a PC USB Type A port
18. If FLM: type the name of the server running Predator FLM or it's IP address
19. If FLM: type the Ethernet port number configured within Predator FLM, 1024 is the default
20. Click the Ok button and the Predator DNC splash screen will appear

NOTE: If a previous version of Predator DNC is already installed, make a backup of your data and Uninstall prior to stepping through the above process. Should a licensing error be displayed, review the Licensing self help support page. Should install errors occur during the installation, close all open applications other than this browser window and repeat the installation.

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