How to install Net Orbit to your PC?

Now that you've ordered the full version of Net Orbit, its time to get started on your installation. Below you will find a complete walkthrough of the installation process. Beside each step is a screenshot to guide you in that step along with some helpful tips. Click a screenshot for a full size image.

STEP 1: Unzip File to Run Admin Installer

The full version consists of various files including two exe applications inside a zip file. Extract all files within the zip file to a new temporary folder on your workstation such as c:installtemp.

After all steps on this page are complete you can remove the temporary folder created above. We recommend saving the original download zip for a backup. You can also email us anytime for a new download.

STEP 2: Install Admin Application

To start installation open c:installtemp. You will see two applications and help file regarding installation. Each exe file serves a different installation purpose. The Admin Application installer should be executed first.

Execute adminapp.exe to start the Admin Application installer. Choose a location for the Admin Application to reside on your PC. Install using the easy on-screen instructions. Once you are inside Net Orbit, go to Step 3.

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STEP 3: For Installing Globally to all PC's - or - Rather install manually? Skip to STEP 4.

It is possible to install Net Orbit automatically to every single PC on your network. First, place your clientapp.exe file inside any shared folder such as \Server-Namenorbit Then, add the following to your logon script located in your domain controller folder. Replace SERVER-NAME and "norbit" with the correct paths. At each boot, the script will install the client without intervention needed from the user.

if exist "C:Program FilesRetina-X StudiosNet-Orbitnoclient.exe" goto :SKIPINSTALL
\SERVER-NAMEnorbitclientapp.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NOCANCEL
:SKIPINSTALL

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STEP 4: Installing Manually to Some or All PC's

This step tells you how to install Net Orbit manually on any or all PC's if you would rather not install globally. First, create a network shared folder and place the clientapp.exe file inside this folder. Then determine the network path to this file such as \Server-Nameanyfolderclientapp.exe

Then simply go to each workstation you wish to install the Client Application onto. Go to Start > Run and execute the network path described above. Add the following to the path line if you want to skip the install screens: /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NOCANCEL The client will then install with no interaction needed. After installation this particular machine is now ready.

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STEP 5: Add Connections to Admin Application

The first step is to make sure you have installed the Client Application to each PC as accomplished in Steps 3 and 4. After each PC is running the Client Application, then go back to your workstation and bring up the Admin Application. Then click Connection > Add Connection.

Then select your Domain and you will see the list of IP's found. Then select the IP from the list. You can also type an internal IP manually which is running the Client Application. Then click OK to add that PC into Net Orbit's database. Congratulations you are ready to use Net Orbit!

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