Install AnywhereUSB Manager as a service or stand-alone

You can choose to install the AnywhereUSB Manager as a stand-alone application or as a service.

Review the sections below for more detailed information.

Note A Windows Administrator must perform the AnywhereUSB Manager software install.

Stand-alone

Install the AnywhereUSB Manager as a stand-alone if you want to manage USB connections and only be connected to them when you are logged in.

If you install the AnywhereUSB Manager as a stand-alone, Digi recommends that you select the Run AnywhereUSB Manager at Startup option during the installation process to automatically launch the AnywhereUSB Manager each time you log in to your Windows user account.

If the auto connect feature is enabled, the AnywhereUSB Manager automatically connects to groups and devices when the user logs in and starts the AnywhereUSB Manager.

Both Administrators and non-Administrators can run the AnywhereUSB Manager and configure it.

Groups and devices are disconnected when user logs out.

Service

Install the AnywhereUSB Manager as a service if USB devices must be available before user login and remain connected even when all users log out. The service automatically runs in the background.

Only an Administrator can start the AnywhereUSB Manager or command line to configure service.

If the auto connect feature is enabled, the AnywhereUSB Manager automatically connects to groups and devices at Windows boot time.

Groups and devices remain connected when the user logs out.

If you are not the Administrator, you are able to see and use the devices connected to the Hub that are in the groups to which your client ID is assigned, but you cannot choose to connect to an additional Hub or device without assistance from an Administrator.