d7x Manual
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Select from two options:
d7x Files (w/Starter Config)
Recommended: This download contains program files and pre-defined custom apps profiles and templates to get you started with minimal configuration to replace default logos and other branding items. Branding instructions included.
d7x Files (Blank Config)
This download contains program files only and is completely empty of any configuration. Best suited for those who want to start with a blank slate, such as those who already have a config to import from another copy of d7x or d7II.
Getting Started
Initial Setup (for New Subscribers)
d7x Initial Setup
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The information below was originally written for d7II, but also applies to d7x. Some interface screen shots and other information may not apply to d7x (for example, “Check for Updates” is not applicable as d7x currently manages updates automatically and without user interface.)
Please see d7x Server Connectivity if you are experiencing connectivity issues when attempting to activate your d7x license.
1. Disable Anti-Virus/Security Software
Depending on the security software being used on the system, this may or may not be necessary to prevent false positives in legitimate/clean copies of d7x and related binaries, and even many other optional 3rd party applications that a PC technician may choose to use (either through d7x or otherwise) in a malware removal or Windows repair scenario. In the past with some stubborn security software, it has been observed that all protection settings must be disabled entirely (no matter how irrelevant they seem, like web protection features) in order to run this and other legitimate software used in PC repair, even from within Windows safe mode!
2. Extract the download to a new folder
Extract to a new folder, anywhere on the hard drive. d7x is a portable application not requiring installation, and may run anywhere on the local system.
3. Launch the d7x executable
3a. (Highly recommended for everyone!) Skip the last configuration step by choosing the “ Starter Config” download above.
3b. (The “Clean Install” method) Download the “ Blank Config” above.
3c. Existing d7II users (who wish to save existing configurations) should instead read “ Updating d7II to d7x” in on the main page of the d7x Manual.
4. Product Registration/Activation
PLEASE NOTE: You only need to register/activate d7x one time, after which you will copy the entire d7x folder (where you extracted it) for your technicians to use through network paths, on flash drives, etc. The manual also contains a section for the d7x Remote Deployment Tool, which you can create once d7x is initially activated.
5. Check for Updates
Once started, click the Main drop-down menu of the d7x interface, then click Check for Updates.
6: (Final) Configure and Populate Custom Actions
(If you chose step 3a , you can skip this step.)
Populate the custom action lists in the main interface as desired, to include the d7x internal functionality and custom apps you wish to use.
Best Practices
Register d7x one time only, and make copies of the d7x folder for any other technicians using the product after registration and initial configuration.
d7x Quick Start (Videos)
We highly recommend viewing the 7 videos on our d7x Intro playlist for setup and initial configuration.
Updating from d7II or an older d7x (for Existing Subscribers)
Pre-Requisites: (Both Methods)
If you have any copies of d7x on the same PC, ensure that you have used the END SESSION to close one of them before the upgrade.
Next, be sure to delete the following Registry key if it exists: HKLM\Software\Foolish IT\d7II.
To keep/update an existing configuration.
Download the “ d7x (Blank Config)” zip file, and extract the included d7x vX.X.X.X.exe file and d7x Resources directory to your existing directory with a registered/working copy of d7II.exe or a previous d7x vX.X.X.X.exe file. Be sure to delete the original exe file before running the new d7x vX.X.X.X.exe file.
Important Usage Concepts
The 'Session' Concept (IMPORTANT!)
d7x uses a ‘ session‘ concept, which you can think of as a “Repair Session” or “Malware Removal Session” where “session” could be substituted with “job.”
*** Always use the “End Session” button when finished with d7x on any system** , even if you launched the software once, did nothing, and closed it.
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Portable Usage:
d7x is a fully portable application.
Remote Usage:
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