Getting Started
MokaFive LivePC™ virtual machines allow you to run different operating systems and applications independently from your host computer. You can run legacy software on a new system or keep your work applications separated from your home environment.
Windows Desktop
Installation
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If you haven't yet, download the Windows Desktop Player installer.
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Run the installer on any computer running Windows XP SP2 or Vista. You will need a minimum of 1 GB of memory on your machine.
NOTE: MokaFive™ Player will not work inside a Virtual Machine
Monitor (VMM) such as VMware or Parallels.
Select 'Install on this computer' for 'Setup Type'.
Using Player
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Launch Player
Click on the 'Start' Menu, in 'Applications' select the 'MokaFive' folder and click 'MokaFive Player'.
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Start a LivePC™ virtual machine
Once the MokaFive™ Player is up and running, click the 'Play' button on a LivePC™ virtual machine to start it. After you click play the LivePC™ virtual machine will launch. This may take several minutes on slower machines, just as it takes longer for the host machine to boot.
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Suspend vs Shutdown
When you're done using a LivePC™ virtual machine you can shut it down by selecting the operating system's shutdown option from within the LivePC, or by clicking the 'Stop' button in the MokaFive™ Player.
To 'pause' the LivePC™ virtual machine (also referred to as suspend), click the 'X' button in the top right corner of the LivePC™ window (VMware Player window).
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Rejuvenation
All MokaFive LivePC™ virtual machines come equipped with a 'rejuvenation' feature that can automatically restore the LivePC's system files without losing your user data. If you contract a virus or otherwise need to 'rejuvenate' your system you can use the 'stop' button for the LivePC™ virtual machine and then start it again. If it is suspended you can click on the 'revert' icon.
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Managed cache mode
Lose the tether. MokaFive LivePC™ virtual machines feature can be cached locally, allowing you to continue to use your centrally managed system anywhere. Simply uncheck 'Managed cache mode' and make sure the LivePC image does not have a download bar.
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Switching between guest and host
Switch from your LivePC™ guest back to your desktop host and by clicking:
'Ctrl + Alt'
Bundled LivePC™ virtual machine
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Linux XP Desktop
The Linux XP Desktop LivePC™ virtual machine is built on the Linux operating system. It has been designed to mimic the environment of Windows XP. It has an email client, a web browser, a music player, a VPN client, and a link to download OpenOffice. Should you wish to make changes you may need the password: mokafive
Cross Platform (Mac OS X, Windows) Windows USB installation
Installation
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If you haven't yet, download the Cross Platform (Mac OS X, Windows) Windows USB Player installer to perform the installation using a Windows computer..
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Run the installer on any computer running Windows XP SP2 or Vista. You will need a minimum of 1 GB of memory on your USB device.
NOTE: MokaFive™ Player will not work inside a Virtual Machine
Monitor (VMM) such as VMware or Parallels.
Using Player
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Insert the USB portable storage device into a host computer.
Launch Player on an Intel based Mac OS X computer (with VMware Fusion previously installed). Double click on the MokaFive.app icon inside the USB device.
Launch Player on a Windows XP or Vista computer. If the removable device does not auto launch you will need to manually start MokaFive™ Player. Click on the Windows 'Start', go to 'My Computer', and click on the MokaFive icon.
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Start a LivePC™ virtual machine
Once the MokaFive™ Player is up and running, click the 'Play' button on a LivePC™ virtual machine to start it. After you click play the LivePC™ virtual machine will launch. This may take several minutes on slower machines, just as it takes longer for the host machine to boot.
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Suspend vs Shutdown
Shutdown: When you're done using a LivePC™ virtual machine you can shut it down by selecting the operating system's shutdown option from within the LivePC, or by clicking the 'Stop' button in the MokaFive™ Player.
Suspend: To 'pause' the LivePC™ virtual machine (also referred to as suspend or sleep), click the button to close the outer LivePC™ virtual machine window. On Mac it is a red button on the top left, on windows it is an 'X' on the top right.
Note: It is best to shutdown when you will be removing your portable storage device and running it on another computer.
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Safely Remove USB Drive
Eject on Mac OS X: Before removing your portable storage device click click the eject symbol beside the drive in a finder window or drag the drive from your desktop to the trash can.
Eject on Windows: Before removing your portable storage device click on the 'Safely Remove Hardware' system tray icon in the lower right hand of the Windows desktop, and select the USB drive you want to unplug. You will then be informed it is safe to remove the removable device.
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Rejuvenation
All MokaFive LivePC™ virtual machines come equipped with a 'rejuvenation' feature that can automatically restore the LivePC's system files without losing your user data. If you contract a virus or otherwise need to 'rejuvenate' your system you can use the 'stop' button for the LivePC™ virtual machine and then start it again. If it is suspended you can click on the 'revert' icon.
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Managed cache mode
Lose the tether. MokaFive LivePC™ virtual machines feature can be cached locally, allowing you to continue to use your centrally managed system anywhere. Simply uncheck 'Managed cache mode' and make sure the LivePC image does not have a download bar.
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Switching between guest and host
Use a keyboard shortcut to switch from your LivePC™ guest back to your desktop host:
On a Mac OS X host:
'Command + Control'
On a Windows host:
'Ctrl + Alt'.
Bundled LivePC™ virtual machine
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Linux XP Desktop
The Linux XP Desktop LivePC™ virtual machine is built on the Linux operating system. It has been designed to mimic the environment of Windows XP. It has an email client, a web browser, a music player, a VPN client, and a link to download OpenOffice. Should you wish to make changes you may need the password: mokafive
Mac OS X Desktop
Installation
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If you haven't yet, download the Mac OS X Desktop Player installer.
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The file should automatically unzip onto your desktop or into your downloads directory, if not double click MokaFivePlayer.dmg to unzip the file. Open the MokaFivePlayer disk image and drag the Player icon onto the Applications folder on an Intel based Mac running Mac OS X. You will need a minimum of 1 GB of memory on your machine.
NOTE 1: MokaFive Player for OS X requires VMware Fusion to be previously installed on the host Mac computer.
NOTE 2: MokaFive™ Player will not work inside a Virtual Machine
Monitor (VMM) such as VMware or Parallels.
Using Player
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Launch Player
Double click on the MokaFive™ 'Player' icon.
2
Start a LivePC™ virtual machine
Once the MokaFive™ Player is up and running, click the 'Play' button on a LivePC™ virtual machine to start it. After you click play the LivePC™ virtual machine will launch. This may take several minutes on slower machines, just as it takes longer for the host machine to boot.
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Suspend vs Shutdown
When you're done using a LivePC™ virtual machine you can shut it down by selecting the operating system's shutdown option from within the LivePC, or by clicking the 'Stop' button in the MokaFive™ Player.
To 'pause' the LivePC™ virtual machine (also referred to as suspend or sleep), click the 'X' button in the top right corner of the LivePC™ window (VMware Player window).
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Rejuvenation
All MokaFive LivePC™ virtual machines come equipped with a 'rejuvenation' feature that can automatically restore the LivePC's system files without losing your user data. If you contract a virus or otherwise need to 'rejuvenate' your system you can use the 'stop' button for the LivePC™ virtual machine and then start it again. If it is suspended you can click on the 'revert' icon.
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Managed cache mode
Lose the tether. MokaFive LivePC™ virtual machines feature can be cached locally, allowing you to continue to use your centrally managed system anywhere. Simply uncheck 'Managed cache mode' and make sure the LivePC image does not have a download bar.
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Switching between guest and host
Switch from your LivePC™ guest back to your desktop host and by clicking:
'Command + Control'
Bundled LivePC™ virtual machine
1
Linux XP Desktop
The Linux XP Desktop LivePC™ virtual machine is built on the Linux operating system. It has been designed to mimic the environment of Windows XP. It has an email client, a web browser, a music player, a VPN client, and a link to download OpenOffice. Should you wish to make changes you may need the password: mokafive
Cross Platform (Mac OS X, Windows) Mac OS X USB installation
Installation
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If you haven't yet, download the Cross Platform (Mac OS X, Windows) Mac USB Player installer to perform the installation using a Mac OS X computer.
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The file should automatically unzip onto your desktop or into your downloads directory, if not double click MokaFivePlayer.dmg to unzip the file. Double click on 'MokaFivePortableInstaller.app'. You will need a minimum of 1 GB of memory on your USB device.
NOTE 1: MokaFive™ Player for OS X requires VMware Fusion to be previously installed on any host Mac computer.
NOTE 2: MokaFive™ Player will not work inside a Virtual Machine
Monitor (VMM) such as VMware or Parallels.
Using Player
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Insert the USB portable storage device into a host computer.
Launch Player on an Intel based Mac OS X computer (with VMware Fusion previously installed). Double click on the MokaFive™ 'Player' icon.
Launch Player on a Windows XP or Vista computer. If the removable device does not auto launch you will need to manually start MokaFive™ Player. Click on the Windows 'Start', go to 'My Computer', and click on the MokaFive icon.
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Start a LivePC™ virtual machine
Once the MokaFive™ Player is up and running, click the 'Play' button on a LivePC™ virtual machine to start it. After you click play the LivePC™ virtual machine will launch. This may take several minutes on slower machines, just as it takes longer for the host machine to boot.
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Suspend vs Shutdown
Shutdown: When you're done using a LivePC™ virtual machine you can shut it down by selecting the operating system's shutdown option from within the LivePC, or by clicking the 'Stop' button in the MokaFive™ Player.
Suspend: To 'pause' the LivePC™ virtual machine (also referred to as suspend or sleep), click the button to close the outer LivePC™ virtual machine window. On Mac it is a red button on the top left, on windows it is an 'X' on the top right.
Note: It is best to shutdown when you will be removing your portable storage device and running it on another computer.
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Safely Remove USB Drive
Eject on Mac OS X: Before removing your portable storage device click click the eject symbol beside the drive in a finder window or drag the drive from your desktop to the trash can.
Eject on Windows: Before removing your portable storage device click on the 'Safely Remove Hardware' system tray icon in the lower right hand of the Windows desktop, and select the USB drive you want to unplug. You will then be informed it is safe to remove the removable device.
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Rejuvenation
All MokaFive LivePC™ virtual machines come equipped with a 'rejuvenation' feature that can automatically restore the LivePC's system files without losing your user data. If you contract a virus or otherwise need to 'rejuvenate' your system you can use the 'stop' button for the LivePC™ virtual machine and then start it again. If it is suspended you can click on the 'revert' icon.
6
Managed cache mode
Lose the tether. MokaFive LivePC™ virtual machines feature can be cached locally, allowing you to continue to use your centrally managed system anywhere. Simply uncheck 'Managed cache mode' and make sure the LivePC image does not have a download bar.
7
Switching between guest and host
Use a keyboard shortcut to switch from your LivePC™ guest back to your desktop host:
On a Mac OS X host:
'Command + Control'
On a Windows host:
'Ctrl + Alt'.
Bundled LivePC™ virtual machine
1
Linux XP Desktop
The Linux XP Desktop LivePC™ virtual machine is built on the Linux operating system. It has been designed to mimic the environment of Windows XP. It has an email client, a web browser, a music player, a VPN client, and a link to download OpenOffice. Should you wish to make changes you may need the password: mokafive
BareMetal - hard drive installation
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Install BareMetal MokaFive Player for hard drive
You have just downloaded the BareMetal hard drive MokaFive Player CD image. It can either be installed as the primary operating system on your computer or as a dual-boot install. You will need to burn an install CD. Please see the manual for full details on installing BareMetal.
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Choose LivePCs from The Lab
Boot into MokaFive Player. The Player comes with a default LivePC Fearless Browser. In addition,
our MokaFive Lab contains a number of LivePCs for
you to use. Download times will vary based on size.
When you are ready, we will help you learn more about the power of our Management Console and our LivePC™ Creator.
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Have Fun!
LivePCs are a virtual playground for you to enjoy! As you create and
use LivePCs, join the discussion with other LivePC users and the MokaFive team on the
MokaFive forum.
BareMetal - USB installation
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Install BareMetal USB MokaFive Player
You have just downloaded the BareMetal USB MokaFive Player installer. Run the installer and chose the drive onto which MokaFive Player should be installed. You can also use the USB drive to install MokaFive Player onto other computers. Please see the manual for full details on installing BareMetal on a USB device.
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Run MokaFive Player
Insert the drive into the computer on which you wish to use it, and boot the computer. The BIOS on the computer must be set to boot off the USB drive.
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Choose LivePCs from The Lab
MokaFive Player comes with a default LivePC Fearless Browser. In addition,
our MokaFive Lab contains a number of LivePCs for
you to use. Download times will vary based on size.
When you are ready, we will help you learn more about the power of our Management Console and our LivePC™ Creator.
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Have Fun!
LivePCs are a virtual playground for you to enjoy! As you create and
use LivePCs, join the discussion with other LivePC users and the MokaFive team on the
MokaFive forum.
Getting started with Project Monitor for iPhone or USB
Use your iPhone as a storage device with iPhone Monitor or protect your USB drives from premature failure with USB Monitor. USB drives can fail from being unplugged while in use, and simply from excessive reading and writing. Installing our Project Monitor on your USB drive or iPhone should:
- prevent you from losing data due to an accidental unplug,
- optimize writing to the drive so your drive lasts longer,
- and improve performance, especially when operating on smaller files.
Windows iPhone Monitor
You have just downloaded the Project iPhone Monitor technology preview. To experience the protection of Project iPhone Monitor:
- Download and run iPhone Monitor.
- Plug your iPhone into your computer using the USB cable.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your iPhone as a disk drive.
Please remember to tell us what you think on our Project iPhone Monitor forum.
Mac OS X iPhone Monitor
You have just downloaded the Project iPhone Monitor technology preview. To experience the protection of Project USB Monitor:
- Download and run USBMonitor.
- Plug your USB stick into your computer.
- Follow the onscreen instructions.
Please remember to tell us what you think on our Project USB Monitor forum.
Windows USB Monitor
You have just downloaded the Project USB Monitor technology preview. To experience the protection of Project USB Monitor drag USBMonitor.exe onto your flash drive and double click on it.
Every time you are using the drive, and want this protection, you will need to double click on USBMonitor.exe.
Please remember to tell us what you think on our Project USB Monitor forum.
NOTE 1: Currently this tool doesn't work with USB drives that need their own drivers. It doesn't work with encrypted or secure USB drives.
NOTE 2: In some cases the USB drive letter may be corrupted during use. Simply restart the computer to restore it.
Mac OS X USB Monitor
You have just downloaded the Project USB Monitor technology preview. To experience the protection of Project USB Monitor drag USBMonitor onto your flash drive and double click on it.
Every time you are using the drive, and want this protection, you will need to double click on USBMonitor.
Please remember to tell us what you think on our Project USB Monitor forum.
NOTE 1: Currently this tool doesn't work with USB drives that need their own drivers. It doesn't work with encrypted or secure USB drives.
NOTE 2: In some cases the USB drive letter may be corrupted during use. Simply restart the computer to restore it.
Getting started with MokaFive™ Management Console
MokaFive Management Console Service allows IT administrators to create their own private LivePC™ virtual machine site where they can manage users and their LivePC™ images. You will be able to add and remove users and manage which LivePC™ images they can access. If an employee leaves the company or loses their USB LivePC™ virtual machines you can kill their access quickly with MokaFive Service. For more information on using MokaFive Service please contact our sales team.
MokaFive Creator allows you to make LivePC virtual machines running different operating systems and applications independently. You can create a LivePC image to run legacy software on a new system or keep your work applications separated from your home environment.
Create a LivePC in just a few steps. You can make variations of existing LivePC™ virtual machines by simply adding or removing software or you can configure a LivePC™ image from scratch installing exactly the operating system and applications you need. Simply choose whether to work from an existing LivePC™ image, a template, a package, or CD. Once created, you can run the LivePC™ virtual machine to add software and customize it. Package and upload the LivePC™ image in a single step to MokaFive.com and you are ready to share it. If you wish to update software or apply patches make your changes, then upload only those changes and all your users will get them automatically.
Windows - hard drive installation
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Install MokaFive Creator for Windows
You have just downloaded the Windows MokaFive Creator installer. Now run the installer on any computer running Windows XP SP2. You will need a minimum of 1 GB of memory on your machine. You will need more RAM if you are planning to run more than one LivePC at the same time. MokaFive Creator is a desktop installation. We offer MokaFive Player as a portable solution.
Note: The MokaFive Creator will not work inside a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) such as VMware or Parallels.
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Choose LivePCs from The Lab or Create your Own
MokaFive Creator comes with a default LivePC. In addition, The Lab contains a number of LivePCs you can use as the basis for your own LivePC. Download times will vary based on size.
When you are ready to create your own LivePC, follow our step-by-step
instructions on how to create LivePCs to share
with others.
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Have Fun!
LivePCs are a virtual playground for you to enjoy! As you create and
use LivePCs, join the discussion with other users and the MokaFive team on the
MokaFive forum.
Windows - German version hard drive or USB installation
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Install MokaFive Creator for Windows
You have just downloaded the Windows MokaFive Creator installer. Now run the installer on any computer running Windows XP SP2. You will need a minimum of 1 GB of memory on your machine. You will need more RAM if you are planning to run more than one LivePC at the same time. You can install the MokaFive Creator on the desktop or, if you want to carry your LivePCs with you, you can install onto a portable USB drive, such as a USB memory stick or an iPod.
Note: The MokaFive Creator will not work inside a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) such as VMware or Parallels.
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Choose LivePCs from The Lab or Create your Own
MokaFive Creator comes with a default LivePC. In addition, The Lab contains a number of LivePCs you can use as the basis for your own LivePC. Download times will vary based on size.
When you are ready to create your own LivePC, follow our step-by-step
instructions on how to create LivePCs to share
with others.
3
Have Fun!
LivePCs are a virtual playground for you to enjoy! As you create and
use LivePCs, join the discussion with other users and the MokaFive team on the
MokaFive forum.
Mac OS X - hard drive installation
1
Install MokaFive Creator
You have just downloaded the Mac hard drive MokaFive Creator installer. You'll need:
- An Intel based Apple computer running OS X with 1 GB of memory on your machine (more to run multiple LivePCs at the same time).
- VMware Fusion installed on the Mac.
Drag the Creator icon from the MokaFiveCreator disk image onto your Applications folder.
NOTE: MokaFive Creator will not work inside a Virtual Machine
Monitor (VMM) such as VMware or Parallels.
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Choose LivePCs from The Lab or Create your Own
MokaFive Creator comes with a default LivePC. In addition, The Lab contains a number of LivePCs you can use as the basis for your own LivePC. Download times will vary based on size.
When you are ready to create your own LivePC, follow our step-by-step
instructions on how to create LivePCs to share
with others.
3
Have Fun!
LivePCs are a virtual playground for you to enjoy! As you create and
use LivePCs, join the discussion with other users and the MokaFive team on the
MokaFive forum.
When you are ready to create your own LivePCs, follow our step-by-step
instructions on how to create LivePCs to share
with others.
Getting started with MokaFive™ Guest Tools
You have just downloaded the Windows MokaFive Guest Tools.
NOTE: MokaFive™ Guest Tools are automatically installed when using the unattended install option when creating a new Windows XP LivePC™ virtual machine. (The unattended install option is not available for the Mac OS Platform.) MokaFive™ Guest Tools are available for those who chose to create a LivePC manually. NOTE: We highly recommend using our unattended install to create Windows XP LivePC™ images. During an unattended install folder sharing is supported automatically. The 'My Documents' folder in the guest is shared with the LivePC 'Local Documents' for the LivePC™ virtual machine on the host. If you do not do an unattended install the MokaFive™ Guest Tools allows for shared folders in Windows XP SP2 LivePC™ appliances.
Please see the Guest Tools section of our manual for instructions on installing and using this tool.
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