Northern Illinois University

Information Technology Services

ZenWorks for Desktops

Allows users to use Zen Works for Desktops' functions:  Workstation import, Workstation policies, Workstation inventory, Remote management, and NAL (Novell Application Launcher).

Requirements

  • A supported Novell client installed (see Novell downloads page).
  • A user with local administrative privileges on Windows 2000/XP PCs because the installation process will modify the Windows registry.
  • Windows 2000 SP3 or Windows XP SP1

Installing ZFD Agent

Windows 2000/XP

  • Log in to the network with your NDS account and onto the machine with the local Administrator account.
  • Open a web browser and go to the Novell downloads page.
  • Select ZFD Agent.
  • When prompted to “Save” or “Open”, select Save.
  • Navigate to the folder where you saved the executable.
  • Double click on the executable ZFD07176.exe.
  • An “Information” window will appear.
  • Select Yes to continue installation.

Uninstalling ZFD Agent

Windows 2000/XP

  • Log in to the network with your NDS account and onto the machine with the local administrator account.
  • Select Start.
  • Select Settings.
  • Select Control Panel.
  • Select Add/Remove Programs.
  • Highlight the Zenworks Desktop Management program.
  • Select Remove.