Endpoint Backup, CrashPlan, How to install CrashPlan (v.6.5) on Windows
A walk through of the installation of Code42 on a Windows system.
Installing Code42 - CrashPlan (v.6.5) software on a Windows system.
Audience
- University of Illinois Faculty & Staff
General Information
| Hardware | Software |
| 1 GHz CPU 1 GB Memory 450 MB free drive space 1 GHz CPU 1 GB Memory 250 MB free drive space 1 GB Memory 250 MB free drive space |
Windows operating systems: Windows 7 Windows 8, 8.1 (in desktop mode) Windows 10 |
Getting the Installation package
- Download the appropriate package from WebStore. The downloads can be found under your purchase history.
Installing CrashPlan
Double click on the downloaded installer file to start the installation process.
NOTE: Admin access on your machine may be required to install the client.
Click Next to continue.Depending on your computer setup and your permission level, you can choose either to install CrashPlan for your individual account (prefered) or for the entire computer.Select the location for the application to reside and then click Next.Click on the Install button to start the installation.The installer will display the progress of the process, click on the Next button to continue.The completed install splash screen will be displayed. Click Finish to close the installer and the setup and application will start.Once the Finish button is clicked that window will close, a login screen will appear.If you have already installed Code42 on another computer, login with your Active direct username.If the server address is not filled in, enter 131.193.69.150:4282NOTE: If you have not installed Code42 on another computer, or have not used Code 42 click on the "Sign up for an account" link and follow instructions for NEW ACCOUNTSince Code42 / CrashPlan will be using AD for authentication you will need to use your AD netid and password to sign into the Code42 / CrashPlan account.The Application will startup immediately and automatically begin backing up your computer.For a NEW ACCOUNT:After clicking the "Sign up for an account link, you will be presented with the following window. You will need to enter the Registration Key and Server Address:Registration Key: 84C4R9HKCHS7CT9Server Address: 131.193.69.150:4282Click Sign Up to continue
In the new window fill in your First Name, Last Name, and AD Password. Click on the Sign Up button and after a few moments the Code 42 / CrashPlan application will start automatically.
