# d7x Manual

#### Download the Current Version Below  
_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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[Revision In Process]_

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](https://www.d7xtech.com/d7x/manual/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.**

#### Get MORE from d7x

**DO MORE - Setup, Configuration, and Usage**

#### Portable Usage:

d7x is a fully portable application.

### Remote Usage:

- [Remote Support with the d7xRDT (Video)](https://www.d7xtech.com/d7x/manual/remote-support-usage/)

#### Submitting a New d7x Issue/Bug Report

Please [**Contact Us**](https://www.d7xtech.com/contact-us/) for help with any issue.