Connecting a Windows PC

Stego PC testing supports two connection methods: remote Windows PC connection through Device Farm and Local Desktop connection.
Remote Windows PC connection is handled in the Add Device window. To learn how to find and select a device, see Connecting a mobile device.

This document explains how to register and connect your current Windows PC as a Local Desktop by using ReX Agent.

Before you start #

• Local Desktop connection is supported only on Windows OS.
• To connect a Local Desktop, install ReX Agent on the Windows PC and register the device first.
• Stego supports up to 4 connected devices at the same time.

Steps #

1. Download ReX Agent #

1. In the Device panel, click the + button to open the Add Device window.
2. Select the All Devices tab.
3. In the Device Farm filter, select Local.
4. Click Download ReX to download the installer.

2. Install ReX Agent #

Run the downloaded installer and follow the installation steps.

A Windows security confirmation window may appear during installation.

Window	What to do
Microsoft Defender SmartScreen	Click More info, then select Run anyway.
User Account Control (UAC)	Click Yes.

3. Register the Local Desktop #

1. After installation, click Register.
2. When the browser shows the Open ReX-Service? popup, select Open ReX-Service.
3. If the User Account Control (UAC) window appears, click Yes.

After registration, the Local Desktop appears as a connectable device in the Add Device window.

4. Connect the Local Desktop #

In the Add Device window, select the registered Local Desktop and connect it.

Check the device status in the device list before connecting.

Status	Meaning	What to do
AVAILABLE	The device is ready to connect.	Select the Local Desktop and connect it.
CONNECTED	The device is connected and in use by a user.	Use it in the Device tab, or disconnect it when finished.
IN USE	Another user is connected to the device, or a Ptero test is running on it.	Choose another device or wait until the status changes.
REBOOTING	The device is restarting.	Wait until the status changes to AVAILABLE.

Check the result #

After the connection is complete, the connected Local Desktop appears in the Device tab.

Check or exit ReX Agent #

Use the system tray or quick menu to check whether ReX Agent is running or to exit it.

Location	How to check or exit
System tray	If the ReX icon appears in the bottom-right corner of the taskbar, ReX Agent is running. To exit, right-click the ReX icon and select Exit.
Quick menu	Move the mouse pointer to the top center of the screen to show the quick menu, then click the Exit icon.

Disconnect and automatic timeout #

If the device is inactive for 10 minutes, a disconnect warning appears. If there is no action for 1 minute after the warning, the connection ends automatically.