Install Webrec Cab Windows 7
Seronica Barnes
I just recieved a new computer from work. I go on a lot of business trips which is why I bought the DVR system in the first place. To access the DVR from the internet requires you to install an ActiveX program called webrec.cab, this happens the first time you access the DVR (i.e. the install is automatic). With my old computer I could change the internet security settings to allow the installation of this program. My new computer does not allow me to install this because of some publisher verification check. I can not change the internet security settings and can not access GPEDIT.MSC
You didn't say which DVR your using, but my Intellicam JS-RTA-D1 DVR used Webrec.cab for remote viewing using IE. I had the same issue, the company PC had security policies that prevented the auto-install of the program. The good news is that it was possible to manually install the .cab file.
The .cab file is a compressed file with the program in it. If you already have the file, you are good to go. If not, go to the DVR web page and the download should start. When you get the error message you will need to go look for the file, it will probably be in your temporary internet files. Windows search often won't look in these hidden directories, so you will have to find it on your own. It might be called something like webrec[1].cab. Sometimes IE will delete these temporary files, so I found I had the best luck searching before acknowledging the error and before closing out IE.
Once you have found the file copy it someplace safe. Depending on your Windows version you can double click to open it, or use WinRar to open the archive. There will be a file called webrec.inf in the archive. Just right click and choose to install and you should be good to go.
Thanks so much for the information. I too have an intellicam (SV-XLA 8 channel I bought in early 2009) Although I think the SV stands for ShoreView security. I have never updated the firmware. I had never used the client software (Enterprise Professional Surveillance Software) but started due to not being able to get the web utility installed. The client software is pretty bad, terribly unfriendly and sometimes just gives me wierd errors written in the worst Engrish ever . I will try the procedure you've written and see what happens.
I gave up on it and installed real motion detectors using the alarm inputs. It works 1000% better. I am using an Optex Redwave outdoor PIR for the front of the house, a ProTech doppler microwave in the back that gives me about 100' coverage, and a regular "pet resistant" alarm motion detector on the front porch. The detector on the porch is not weather proof, but is out of the rain and has been working for about 4 years now without issue. The "pet resistant" feature keeps it from tripping on every breeze blowing through.
Unfortunately the method you gave me did not work. I unzipped and installed the webrec utility. It looks like it installed (added a folder to my ProgramFiles directory) but still when I try to go to my DVR I get the same pop-up asking my to install an activeX plug-in which of course doesn't work.
Sorry about asking very late. I couldn't install the active-x on XP no matter what way I tried. IE kept asking me whether to install or not install. I use Windows XP sp3 and IE8. The active-x file date was some days in 2007. I also changed the system date back beyond the file date but still did not work.
Didn't work but thanks anyway. It seems to me that IE Tab2 relies on security settings of the real IE on the same host. I have found that the very outdate host equiped with Windows XP SP2 and IE6 works flawlessly. I have also found that the upgraded system from the mentioned config to SP3 and IE8 having had the Active-X installed and worked well before upgrading has no problem after the upgrading. There are still a lot of problems of this kind on the web with no solution officially and unofficially. This shows the dark side of this industry. So, to summarise, new systems will have no way to communicate the survilliant systems that use webrec.cab v1.8 released in about 2007.
Not totally true, one does not have to use it like that. ActiveX controls are still a great help in programming, I use them all the time even when I write my own. But as for DVRs I use their activeX controls in my programs, no security settings, the issues you are having are IE related. I look at it this way, if you have to install something, which is any activeX or Java or quicktime etc (windows does not have quicktime and updated java by default) then might as well just install a real desktop app which is much more powerful being that it is not stuck within a limited web browser. If you are in a web cafe to install an ActiveX you still need to have admin rights, same as installing a program - most wont give you admin rights.
That said, I use the DVRs with the webrec but I rarely use the browser for it, it was a task to get working with IE 8.0 but I just downloaded the webrec.cab and installed that like I do most ActiveX Controls. Their Iphone/ipad software installed flawlessly though.
Although I use my own custom program Im still working on it so cant say where to get that yet, but you can simply install PSS software, customize the device for your DVR's remote IP address, then copy that folder to your USB jump drive (contains all the custom dependencies) - carry that with you and you can now connect right from there - tested in XP SP2/SP3 and Win7. Ofcourse like anything you need admin rights. And they even have a Mac version of PSS.
I was able run webrec on Windows 7 on my home PC fine, but my work PC running XP was locked down. Even though I had local admin rights the policies wouldn't allow it to install because the active X was unsigned. I worked around that as shown in previous posts. The later versions of webrec.cab with files dated in 2009 do appear to be signed, one by Dahua, and one by Software Tools.
I've been able to get around the security by finding the webrec.cab file in my temporary internet directory before I close out the IE window and copy it somewhere else. Then I can right click, go to properties, view digital signatures, and choose to view the certificate. I have a button to install the certificate, and if I choose to install it in the trusted root root certificate store then after closing IE it will install OK the next time I go to the DVR.
Hello everyone, after banging my head against the wall with lots of PC's with IE10 and it not letting it use the webrec.cab install.. or more so that it rejects it because it has no certificate... which by the way Q-See, you need to fix this and provide firmware updates to all your DVR units! --- I downloaded the webrec.cab myself, extracted it, wrote an install read me, and put it out on my web server for you..
After you do this, it will pull up just fine in IE on your machine. I can't believe what a pain this was before I figured out who to just download the cab, extract it, then install manually. Come on Q-See. Fix this. Since Microsloth went overboard with their security this is unusable to so many people. Hope this helps everyone out.
Log in or Sign up to hide this advert. 2016/11/27drhans2Well-Known MemberThread StarterJoined:2003/09/07Messages:261Likes Received:1 Thanks for the reply.. I was hoping to try a lighter approach first.. and I would still need to clone my HD before doing a "Windows Restore "..
I was looking at the Windows 10 Forums.. "Instructional Posts ". The 2nd one titled.. " How To Repair Windows 10 " looks promising..
Not sure about Step Number 1... (This checks for component store corruption) From what little reading I've done vie google on component store.. I'm assuming the component store is the instructions that would allow the Windows user to set or change options within Windows.. and I'm assuming that Avast changed a Windows option that's now preventing me from installing a plugin. So in theory the "component store" is working OK.. but that a big assumption on my part.. So I'm not sure if I should perform step 1 or skip it..
Steps 2 thru 17 seems to be a catch all approach and might be all I need.. again another assumption on my part..
Do you see any downside to trying this approach first, and should I do step 1 just to cover all bases?
much thanks.. drhans2,#32016/11/27TonyTSuperGeekStaffJoined:2002/01/18Messages:9,066Likes Received:396 Try: Internet Options > Security tab > Trusted sites > add the Q-See "site ".
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If it is not true for you, it isn't true.TonyT,#42016/11/28drhans2Well-Known MemberThread StarterJoined:2003/09/07Messages:261Likes Received:1 Thanks for the reply..
I rechecked my Internet Options > Security tab > Trusted sites > and all was OK.. My NVR IP address was in the "Saved Site Window" & the Security Level was set to "Low "..
I then tried removing and re-entering the NVR's address from the Trusted Site window... I added my local IP address for the NVR.. and set the Security level to Low... Then tied the access the NVR using IE 11.. No joy..
I then went to the "Manage Add-Ons" in IE.. and tried to remove the Plugin that were disabled. (enable option was grayed out). No Joy there.. Then I went to File Folder... (C:\Program Files(x86)\webrec\WEB30\WebPlugin\uninst.exe)......and ran the "uninstall file" for the plugin.. After it completed the Uninstalled I shut down IE and then relaunched IE and tried the NVR again.. got the notice to load plugin first and did so.. No Joy.. same problem..
I do remember there were 2 plugins that needed to be installed.. maybe I'll trying calling Q-See and see about downloading the two files directly from them and install from the files..
Then I'm guessing its either the (Recovery process to Fresh install and retain your Files) option or the (How To Repair Windows 10) option.. drhans2,#52016/11/29retiredlearnerSuperGeekWindowsBBS Team MemberJoined:2004/06/25Messages:7,086Likes Received:489 Resetting lets you choose whether to keep your files or remove them, and then reinstalls Windows. To get started, go to Settings > Update & security > Reset this PC > Get started and choose an option.Click to expand...Keep my files
- Reinstalls Windows 10 and keeps your personal files.
- Removes apps and drivers you installed.
- Removes changes you made to settings.
- Removes any apps your PC manufacturer installed. (If your PC came with Windows 10, apps from your PC manufacturer will be reinstalled.)
How to create a Windows 10 recovery disk TechRadar Last edited: 2016/11/29retiredlearner,#62016/11/30TonyTSuperGeekStaffJoined:2002/01/18Messages:9,066Likes Received:396 Updated Instructions to setup Internet Explorer to work with the plugins:
QT Series: QTN IP Camera Local Setup for Internet Explorer
You may also need to turn off ActiveX filtering:
_id/2440/kw/NVR plugin
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If it is not true for you, it isn't true.TonyT,#72016/12/01drhans2Well-Known MemberThread StarterJoined:2003/09/07Messages:261Likes Received:1 Retiredlearner... Thanks for your suggestion to reinstall Windows 10 while leaving my documents & files intact.. However I have some setting and configuration options on various programs that would be labor intensive on my part to reinstall and reconfigure.. so I'm reluctant to do the reinstall.. Truth be told I've just about had with Windows 10.. and seeing that I'm already having issues with some programs and the reinstall will only add to those problems.. Maybe I should just scrap Windows 10 and switch to Ubuntu on my main computer.. then use a old computer with Windows 7 for my QC NVR.. But that also has its drawbacks..
Tony T... I tried the QTN Local IP Camera setup.. I was able to install it along with it's plugins.. but got nowhere when trying to use the program.. was not able to interface with the program.. I was hoping that programs plugin would reset the Windows Registry setting to allow my "grayed out plugin to be enabled ".. but no joy.. also tried the Active X filtering.. same.. no joy..
I also was going to try to use the Restore Point that Avast saved on one of it's cleaning operations.. (the initial restore point that Avast saved after it installed itself was not shown when I first tried fixing the problem).. but now even that Restore Point is not showing.. I have over 20 GB of space allowed for Restore Points and only 4 Restore Points are ever showing using only 5.4 GB (9%) of the 20 GB allowed.. Tried checking the box to show more Restore Points but no joy.. Still shows only 4 Restore Points... FYI Microsoft.... Windows 10 (fill in the blank)...
I was hoping something like changing a Windows 10 Registry entry from a 0 to a 1 would reverse what Avast did when it "safeguarded my system " after running a scan when I installed it... but I'm not versed enough to figure out where or how to do that..
Thanks to all for the help.. might just put this problem on the back burner for now..
.. drhans2,#82016/12/02TonyTSuperGeekStaffJoined:2002/01/18Messages:9,066Likes Received:396 Have you tried this?
_id/880/kw/Q-See Network Video Recorder
Instead of using IE you can use their client viewer program:
QS Series: (Multi Client) PC/MAC Remote Monitoring Software
How to add a DVR into Multi Client program Last edited: 2016/12/02
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If it is not true for you, it isn't true.TonyT,#92016/12/03drhans2Well-Known MemberThread StarterJoined:2003/09/07Messages:261Likes Received:1 TonyT... to answer your last reply...
# 1.... (Have you tried this? _id/880/kw/Q-See Network Video Recorder)
Answer... Yes I have entered my NVR's IP address in the sites window and have changed the security level to "LOW ".. (and I was previously able to view the NVR so I believe my setting are ok)
# 2..... (Instead of using IE you can use their client viewer program: QS Series: (Multi Client) PC/MAC Remote Monitoring Software)
Answer... There is a different Remote Monitoring program (QC VIEW) for my QC Series NVR.. (see link below)..
QC Series: (QC View) PC/Mac Remote Monitoring Software
I've had (QC VIEW) installed for over a year now and I can use that "app ", but would much rather prefer to use the IE browser to access, review, config, and download any recorded files when the need arises.. The IE program is a closer match to the NVR's direct connection interface and is easier to navigate, and a much more practical program. (when it worked).. Q-SEE I believe would like to see IE access go away.. and have users access the eqpt vie their "apps" like (QC View or Multi Client).. Maybe I'm old school, but these new app's, and me using only a desktop computer don't get along very well..
My only option seems to be finding a way allow the plugin to reinstall itself, as it is now the plugin is listed in IE Add-Ons but it is grayed out and labeled as "Disabled" with no option or way to "Enable" the plugin and all my Reinstall attempts of that plugin fail about 1/2 way thru the install process.. I also see no way to edit the "Allowed" websites for this grayed out plugin.. currently only showing a ( * ) which might mean all websites but that's just a assumption on my part..... The only thing I haven't tried is Removing the ( * ) from the Allowed Window. (see attached file for plugin info.. )
Seeing that I'm not willing to "Reinstall Windows" and that I have no "Restore Points" showing prior to me installing and trying Avast last month.. (even thou I'm only using 9% of my allotted 20 GB of HD space allotted to restore points).. I guess my options are limited..Maybe I'll try emailing Avast support..
Much thanks to TonyT & Retirdedlearner for the assist..
.. drhans2,#102016/12/03TonyTSuperGeekStaffJoined:2002/01/18Messages:9,066Likes Received:396 Uninstall the plugin and start anew. (auto activex remover from their site)
_id/2493/kw/nvr plugin
After reinstalling the active x control, close IE and open a command prompt as admin.
The ocx file (activex control) should be stored in a cab file. Extract the files to a folder and use this command:
regsvr32 folder\plugin-name.ocx Last edited: 2016/12/03
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If it is not true for you, it isn't true.TonyT,#112016/12/06drhans2Well-Known MemberThread StarterJoined:2003/09/07Messages:261Likes Received:1 I used the link you mentioned to uninstall the Active X Control, than added the NVR IP address back into the Security Tab - Trusted Sites- and set the Security Level to Low.. After that I got lost trying follow the rest of the instructions.. but this is what I did..
I reset the Internet Options to what they need to be, added back in the NVR IP address, set Security level to Low, then tried to reinstalled the plugins, like before it tried to install but did not (visually) complete the process..
I then tried to uninstall the plugins vie the (Plugin Dedicated Uninstall File) in the Web Plugin Folder.. then tried to Re-Install the Plugin again, still no joy..
I then.. ( Reset the Internet Options to their Default Setting) vie (Internet Options - Advanced Tab - Reset Internet Explorer Setting).....
Then changed the Internet Options to the correct setting for installing the plugins & tried reinstalling the plugins again, still no joy..
I later received a call back from Q-See support on this problem and discussed the steps already taken.. they suggested I try using Google Chrome along with Installing the (IE Tab App) in Chrome..
At that point I was able to access the NVR (using Google Chrome and the IE Tab App).. and was not prompted to add the plugins.. So I'm thinking maybe the IE Plugin problem has nothing to do with the Windows Registry.. see that the plugins were (assumed) already installed and working when I used the Google Chrome and it's IE Tab App..
However since then I have not been able to access the NVR using Google Chrome... Can't get the (IE Tab) to work now.. keep getting the Install Plugins first message.. So don't know whats up with that..
At this point I'm going to try to install the 2 install files that are in my (C:\Program files (x86)\Webrec\WEB30\WebPlugin) folder.. Files are.... WebActiveEXE.exe & TimeGridEXE.exe by double clicking on them..
I think that's what you wanted me to do here..
(The ocx file (activex control) should be stored in a cab file. Extract the files to a folder and use this command:
regsvr32 folder\plugin-name.ocx )
However... I tried to double click on the files but nothing happened.. tried as Administrator also.. same nothing happened..
I thinking I'm beating a dead horse here.. might need to resort to (Reinstalling Window 10 while keeping my files option).. if I want IE & my NVR to work on this computer.. but will first contact Q-See Support and see if they can figure out why I could on first try but now can't access the NVR using Chrome & IE Tab..
Much thanks,
denny
..
.. drhans2,#122016/12/07TonyTSuperGeekStaffJoined:2002/01/18Messages:9,066Likes Received:396 Try this:
Open the registry editor (don't worry, we're not going to change anything)
Go to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects
Right click Browser Helper Objects and select "Export ". Name the file as "export1" and save the file somewhere.
Do the same for this registry key: (name as "export2 ")
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects
Right click each file and select Edit. Copy+paste the contents here.
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If it is not true for you, it isn't true.TonyT,#132016/12/07drhans2Well-Known MemberThread StarterJoined:2003/09/07Messages:261Likes Received:1 I was able to get the 1st file you wanted but no joy on the second one.. see screenshot of Registry below..
Here is the... export1 data...
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\72853161-30C5-4D22-B7F9-0BBC1D38A37E]
@=" "
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43]
"NoExplorer "=dword:00000001
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9]
"NoExplorer "=dword:00000001
Here is the screenshot that shows the folder you want not being there..
Do the same for this registry key: (name as "export2 ")
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects
Note.... "Browser Helper Objects" is not showing...
drhans2,#142016/12/07TonyTSuperGeekStaffJoined:2002/01/18Messages:9,066Likes Received:396 Ok, now post a screenshot of export1.
The plugin which is disabled should be named in the Data column. If it's there and Named you'll see a value of (0): (if not named, skip the below and just post the screenshot)
NoExplorer REG_DWORD 0x00000001(0)
To enable the plugin we need to change the (0) to (1).
To do this, double click NoExplorer in the line and change Value data from 0 to 1.
Note: Internet Explorer should not be opened while doing this. When finished, open IE and check if the plugin shows as Enabled in IE.
Also, we can forget about export2... Last edited: 2016/12/07
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If it is not true for you, it isn't true.TonyT,#152016/12/07drhans2Well-Known MemberThread StarterJoined:2003/09/07Messages:261Likes Received:1 No "name" in the data column.. here's the screenshot..
drhans2,#162016/12/07TonyTSuperGeekStaffJoined:2002/01/18Messages:9,066Likes Received:396 what are the other 2 BHOs?
Also, check and see if this file exists and if so, post the contents:
%ProgramData%\Avast Software\Avast\log\Avast-Browser-Cleanup.log
I am of the opinion that the plugin problem was caused by Avast Browser Cleanup which I believe is bundled with the free antivirus. A tedius, but probably workable solution would be to reinstall avast and then configure the browser cleanup to allow all of your sites and plugins. Then uninstall it.
The other option is to use the registry editor Edit > Find and Find Next to search for "Avast" and delete all things found.
And check System Restore again, the list may not show them all, there may be a link to "show more ".
And it may be worth it to run this utility from avast:
Avast Uninstall Utility Download aswClear for Avast Removal Last edited: 2016/12/07
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If it is not true for you, it isn't true.TonyT,#172016/12/08drhans2Well-Known MemberThread StarterJoined:2003/09/07Messages:261Likes Received:1 Your question.. what are the other 2 BHOs?... Answer... I don't know but the copy & paste info is in post #14 & screen shots below...
As for the... %ProgramData%\Avast Software\Avast\log\Avast-Browser-Cleanup.log.... It doesn't exist.. I do have 3 log files in that folder... 1st one is a (setup file) dated the day I installed Avast 11/4/16, 2nd file is a (event manager log) & 3rd file is a (update log).. the 2nd & 3rd file dates are 11/22/16 the day I uninstalled Avast.. A file search of the HD for (Avast-Browser-Cleanup.log) was negative.
As for the registry editor.... Edit > Find and Find Next to search for "Avast ".... this is what I found.. I did not delete it yet.. Still want me to delete it ??
As for the System Restore, the list may not show them all, there may be a link to "show more "....
The list increased by a few but their dates were after the date I installed Avast.. ( I did do a restore the other day 12/5/16 because of Windows freezing up after starting.. but for a restore point prior to me installing Avast on 11/4/16 it doesn't exist...
As for the Avast uninstall utility program.. I did use the "uninstall file" in the Avast folder when I uninstalled Avast.. should I also try the standalone uninstall program from Avast?
Also would the log files for Event Viewer or other Windows operations come into play here??
thanks.. drhans2,#182016/12/08TonyTSuperGeekStaffJoined:2002/01/18Messages:9,066Likes Received:396 short answer;
Use the avast uninstall utility, it is supposed to remove the leftover files and registry entries. It's possible that there's an avast registry value interfering with the plugin.
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If it is not true for you, it isn't true.TonyT,#192016/12/11drhans2Well-Known MemberThread StarterJoined:2003/09/07Messages:261Likes Received:1 Ok I used the Avast utility to uninstall the "last remains" of the Avast program.. IE still want to install the plugins, and can't...
I also was in contact with Costco Concierge Service's (tech support) about the NVR & IE problem.. (purchased the NVR from Costco) Had them reference this forum to get an idea of what was already tried and they also suggested I try these Windows PowerShell commands..
For the two files... C:\Program Files (x86)\webrec\WEB30\WebPlugin\TimeGridEXE.exe & WebActiveEXE.exe
They added this option.. vie Windows PowerShell.. If I remember correctly.. (only the TimeGrid file shown, the same command was done for the WebActive file)...
Below is from the log file so not sure where the end of the command option ends.. but think it started with ( "C:\Program Files (x86)\webrec) and stopped at ( \npTimeGrid.dll ")...
get-childitem "C:\Program Files (x86)\webrec\WEB30\WebPlugin\get-childitem "C:\Program Files (x86)\webrec\WEB30\WebPlugin\npTimeGrid.dll" unblock-file -confirm" unblock-file -confirm
After doing that IE would still not work past the login screen, and all I could do is "try to add the plugin "..
They did suggest I try using Firefox to access the NVR.. They made some option changes in Firefox and now I can use Firefox to access the NVR, with the same results as when IE & the NVR did work correctly. Prior to making the changes in Firefox's options I could access the NVR but I had limited use of the program operations and it was pretty much useless..
Now three days later Firefox is still working as it should when I use it to access the NVR.. (Fingers crossed)..
Much thanks to TonyT and Retirdedlearner for your help in this matter.. Let me know if you want me to try anything else..
Thanks again,
denny
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