Edit Registry

While working with a Windows Operating system there is always a chance that there will be a corrupt file made which will sit in the Windows directory and thus pollute the Video Catcher. This manifests itself in many ways, which cannot be easily explained. Hence it is suggested that if a Video Catcher starts to perform in an unusual fashion then a “REGEDIT” (Edit Registry) should be performed.

The following instructions will also change all your current settings, including passwords, back to manufacturer's default settings. Please think twice before you decide to do so.

With the Windows desk top on the monitor go to “Start”

1. Click on “Start” and then click on “Run”
2. In the text bar type “Regedit” and click  “OK”
3. There will be a new window under the heading “Registry Editor”. On the left side is a list of folders.
4. The second folder on the list  should be named HKEY_CURRENT_USER, click on the + sign to open the folder.
5. Look for a folder by the name “Software” and click at the + sign to open.
6. Look for “Video Communication Research Inc”, put the pointer from the mouse on to these words that will high light in blue and press “Delete” button on your keyboard. When you are asked “Are you sure?” the answer in Yes.
7. Go to the folder by the name “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE”. Repeat the above instruction s of step 4 and 5
8. Look for VCR Inc. and delete this folder.
9. Close the “Registry Editor” by clicking on the X in the top right hand corner.
10. Close the Video Catcher if it is still running.
11. Open the Video Catcher program and you are now at default conditions where all your previous settings are now back to the factory settings and the pass words are as follows
12. First level password in all cases “1234”
13. Second level password (access to all controls) in all Capitals :

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