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2. Accept all security alerts that may appear as the client computer connects to the DSView
software server. The DSView Explorer User Login window will open.
3. Type a valid username and password in the fields provided.
Depending on the settings specified by the administrator, you may be required to change your
password before being allowed to complete the login process. See Adding User Accounts on
page 141 for more information.
4. Click Login. The window that appears depends on the rights assigned to the DSView user that
is logging in.
If the client machine uses an onboard video controller and experiences video problems, be sure the
BIOS is updated to the latest version.
Changing Your Password
Users may change their passwords only if the Administrator has set appropriate permissions See
Adding User Accounts on page 141 for more information.
By default, passwords must contain at least three characters and will never expire. A DSView
software administrator may specify a different minimum character length and an expiration date.
See Managing Authentication Services on page 53 for more information.
To change your password:
1. From the DSView Explorer, click the Profile tab.
2. From the top navigation bar, click Preferences.
3. From the side navigation bar, click Change Password. The Change Password window
will open.
4. Type your current password.
5. Type and confirm the new password.
6. Click Save.
Uninstalling the DSView Management Software
To uninstall the DSView management software:
1. Select Start - Settings - Control Panel. The Control Panel will appear.
2. From the Control Panel, click Add/Remove Programs. The Add/Remove Programs dialog box
will appear.
3. Select Avocent DSView 3.0 and then click Change/Remove. The Uninstall Avocent DSView
window will open.
4. Click Uninstall.