ETCnomad with Hog 4 PC

Hog 4 PC is a software program that runs the Hog 4 OS on a compatible Windows based computer. Use this software as an offline editor, a backup server, or a standalone controller through the use of an ETCnomad dongle.

Software Installation

For the current Hog 4 PC software release notes and other Hog 4 specific documentation, please visit the High End website at highend.com/products/consoles.

  1. Download the installer for the latest version of Hog 4 PC from the High End Systems website. The downloaded file name will be Hog_4_PC_X-XX-X-XXXX.msi where the Xs represent the software version number.
  2. Double click on the Hog 4 PC installer file to launch the install wizard. The Hog 4 PC installer will check your operating system and windows installer versions, and then display the welcome screen.
  3. Ensure any Hog 4 USB devices (such as Widgets or Wings) have been disconnected from your computer, and then click the [Next] button to continue.
  4. The wizard displays an End User License Agreement. Select "I accept the terms in the License Agreement", and them click the [Next] button to continue.
  5. Click [Install] to begin installation. By default the software will be installed into the ‘C:\Program Files (x86)\High End Systems\Hog 4 PC\’ directory.
  6. When the installation has finished, click [Finish]. You will then be prompted to restart your computer.

Note:  It is important that you restart your computer after installing the Hog 4 PC software to ensure proper device driver configuration.

A Hog 4 PC group will be added to the Programs folder on your Start Menu with icons to start the Hog 4 PC application and view installed documentation. A shortcut to the Hog 4 PC application will also appear on your desktop.

In addition to the Hog 4 PC application, when selected for installation, the Hog 4 PC group contains the Hog 4 PC Widget Upgrade and a link to the User Manual.

CAUTION:  When running the Windows firewall or aftermarket firewall products, the firewall may block TCP/IP communications. Often, you can add exceptions for the individual Hog 4 PC processes, or add exceptions for traffic that has a source IP address and destination IP address that are both pointing to the local machine. Refer to the documentation provided with your firewall for further details.