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Endpoint Backup, CrashPlan, How to install CrashPlan (v.6.5) on Windows

Installing Code42 - CrashPlan (v.6.5)  software on a Windows system.

Audience

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 131.193.69.150:4282

NOTE: 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 ACCOUNT

Since 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: 84C4-R9HC-KCHS-7CT9

Server Address: 131.193.69.150:4282

Click 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.