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Restore or migrate the Saved Host List to another computer in Dameware Mini Remote Control

This article describes how to export or import the Saved Host List from one machine to another in Dameware Mini Remote Control.

First published date

10/7/2018 10:13 PM

Last published date

9/16/2019 10:51 PM

Overview

In older versions of Dameware MRC, moving the Saved Host Lists to other computers do not include passwords. Starting version 11.2.0, transfer of Saved Host List to another machine or computer is possible.
Running version 11.2.0 up to 12.1 converts existing Saved Host List information from the old MRC.dbf database file to the new version 11.2.0 Saved Host List database file.
The MRCCv2.db file saved in
- C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Roaming\DameWare Development\MRCCv2.db
The passwords stored in the Registry are found in the following location:
- NOTE: The Registry above only stores passwords.
In version 12.2.2 and up, there was a security improvement and a new procedure when exporting and importing the host list that includes the credentials of each remote host.
The procedure that requires restoring the MRCCv2.db and the registry location is no longer applicable, and for more information, see the documentation below.

Product section

Dameware Remote Support & Mini Remote Control

Cause

Resolution

Backup and Restore the Saved Host List with credentials from version 9 to 12.2.1.

Option 1

1. Backup the database in this location C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Roaming\DameWare Development\MRCCv2.db.
2. Export this registry location HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DameWare Development\Mini Remote Control\Data\ and save it.
3. Copy the two files to the new machine where Dameware Mini Remote Control is installed.
4. Place the MRCCv2.db in the location mentioned in step 1.
5. Run the registry file to import the configuration to the host registry.

Option 2

1. From the View menu of the MRC console, click Default Host Properties.
2. Select the Authentication Options tab and click the Storage Options button.
3. Check the Store Credentials in the Database box and click OK.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 on the target computer.
5. Copy the DB file to the target computer.

Additionally, you can recreate a new blank DB by renaming the existing MRCCv2.db. Once you reopen Dameware, it will create a new DB file.

Backup and Restore the Saved Host List with credentials on version 12.2.2 and up

1. Open the Dameware Mini Remote Control.
2. In the Remote Connect window, right-click the Saved Host List.
3. Click the Export and then to JSON file, then save it.
4. Open the Dameware Mini Remote Control on the new host where you want to restore it.
5. In the Remote Connect window, right-click the Saved Host List.
6. Click the Import and then choose from JSON file.

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