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Uninstalling the Examiner
The uninstaller works only on identical software versions.
Have backups of evidence and case files prior to making any modifications to any
software on an examination machine. An update of the program is also required.
Close any running versions of the EnCase® program, insert the softwareʹs installation
media and wait for the installer to come online.
1.
Open Windows Control Panel and double‐click Change or Remove Programs.
2.
Select the EnCase version being removed and click Change/Remove.
The EnCase uninstall wizard runs and the first screen displays
3.
Enter or navigate to the softwareʹs location in the Install Path field. The default is
C:\Program Files\Encase6
.
4.
Click Next. The EnCase uninstall wizard runs.
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5.
Click Next.
Page 2 of the uninstall wizard displays.
6.
Select Uninstall and click Next. Progress shows on the dialog.
7.
When the completion notification displays, click Finish .
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Software is removed and page 3 of the uninstall wizard displays.
8.
Select Reboot Later or Reboot Now and click Finish.
Reinstalling the Examiner
Note: Reinstall does not overwrite existing user files.
Reinstall refreshes certain files and settings and is a variation of the install program.
Reinstall creates a new log file and reinstalls the following items:
Application files
Registry keys
User files that do not exist
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Installing Security Keys
NAS provides licensing to the clients eliminating the need for security keys on client machines,
however, you must still install the security key drivers for your SAFE machine.
Before you begin, ensure your EnCase application is closed.
To install your security keys:
1.
Insert the installation CD‐ROM.
2.
If autorun is enabled, the splash screen appears.
3.
Click the security key drivers link.
4.
Click Next when HASP installation wizard displays.
5.
Click Next when the summary displays.
6.
Click Finish when the installation is complete.
7.
Insert the security key and Windows will find the security key.
8.
Open the EnCase application.
Note: If the security key is inserted before clicking Finish, the drivers will not be installed properly.
Remedy this condition by reinstalling the driver with the security key removed.
Troubleshooting Security Keys
Installation is usually trouble‐free, but if there are problems with installation, go to the
troubleshooting page
http://www.guidancesoftware.com/support/articles/articles.asp
(http://www.guidancesoftware.com/support/articles/articles.asp) on our Web site.
Navigate to the message board to research your problem.
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Obtaining Updates
Version 6 is the latest and most current version of the software suite. Updates containing new
and upgraded features, however, are published on a regular basis.
To protect your chain of custody and to ensure you have the latest updates installed, it is
important to ensure the installed program is up to date.
See the Downloads topic in the EnCase Enterprise Administration Guide for more information on
obtaining software updates.
Configuring Your EnCase Application
You can configure various aspects of the EnCase application according to your needs or
preferences. These settings are used each time you start EnCase. You are not required to open a
case. When a case is open, a Cases Options tab displays in the Options dialog.
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To configure EnCase:
1.
Click Tools > Options. The Options dialog appears.
2.
Click the desired tab and change the settings as needed, then click OK.
Note: Some changes made to the options settings take effect when you restart EnCase. Some
take effect immediately.
The Options dialog contains the following tabs:
Case Options
Global
Colors
Fonts
EnScript Programs
Storage Paths
The Case Options tab displays only when a case is open.
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