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Access the Video Files on Another Computer

Aim

In a two-computer setup, this procedure ensures that The Observer XT can access videos from FaceReader or MediaRecorder on another computer. The videos are not copied to The Observer XT; instead, The Observer XT creates a link to the videos.

Overview of Steps

1. Share the folder where the video files are stored.
2. Turn off password protected sharing on the computer with the video files.
3. Create a mapped drive from the shared folder on both computers.

Share the Folder Where the Video Files Are Stored

1. Right-click the folder where the video files are going to be stored, select Give Access To, and then select Advanced Sharing Settings.
2. Change the sharing options for all your network profiles (Private, Guest or Public, and Domain): select the option Turn On File and Printer Sharing for all your profiles.
3. Under All Networks, select the option Turn On Sharing So Anyone with Network Access Can Read and Write Files in the Public Folders. Then click Save Changes.

Switch Off Password Protected Sharing on the Computer with the Video Files

This procedure ensures that the folder where the video files are stored can be accessed without a password by the computer running The Observer XT. The procedure differs depending on whether the computer is in a Windows workgroup or a domain. To check, open the Control Panel, choose System, and look under Computer Name, Domain, and Workgroup Settings.

Procedure for Workgroup

1. Follow the procedure in Share the Folder Where the Video Files Are Stored to open the Advanced Sharing Settings.
2. Under Password Protected Sharing, select the option Turn Off Password Protected Sharing.

   Important: If you do not see this option, most likely your computer is in a domain, not a workgroup. Carry out the procedure for domain below.

Procedure for Domain

1. Press the Windows key + R.
2. Type lusrmgr.msc and press OK.
3. Open the Users folder and double-click Guest.
4. Deselect Account Is Disabled and click OK and close the lusrmgr window.
5. Press the Windows key + R.
6. Type gpedit.msc and press OK.
7. Open Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment and double-click Deny Access to This Computer from the Network.
8. Click Guest and then choose Remove > OK.
9. Close the Local Group Policy Editor window.

Map the Shared Video File Folder

Carry out this procedure on both computers.

1. Open File Explorer and then This PC.
2. Click Computer and then click the Map Network Drive icon.
3. Choose a name for the drive and browse to the shared folder.

   Important: Make sure you select the same drive letter on both computers.

4. Click Finish.

• When you start the computer with The Observer XT you will need to enter the login details for the computer with the video files.
• Make sure the computer with the video files is switched on when you open your project in The Observer XT. Otherwise The Observer XT will not be able to open the videos.