# VinylCut 5 — Monitor-PC install (known)

**Machine:** Monitor-PC · hostname `DESKTOP-VDM5SR1` · machineId `830ab101-54d2-4ae3-bd4d-704b7b2e6f8a`  
**Do not** install or land KB trees on Eric-Asus for Monitor-PC software tasks.

## Verified paths (2026-09-05)

| Item | Path / value |
|------|----------------|
| Install folder | `C:\Program Files\VinylCut 5\` |
| Main executable | `C:\Program Files\VinylCut 5\VinylCut 5.exe` |
| Uninstall key | `HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\VinylCut 5_is1` |
| Desktop shortcut | `C:\Users\Public\Desktop\VinylCut 5.lnk` |
| Installer used | VinylCut **5.028** 64-bit Inno Setup from cncu (AM first-party) |
| File version | `5.0.2.8` (from exe) |
| Activation | **Done** (Eric activated via GUI, 2026-09-05) |

## Related folders created by install (observed)

- Public Documents subfolder and ProgramData plugin folder created by the installer (paths as on disk; cite only if needed for support).

## Installer source (AM)

- cncu: `Install_VinylCut_5_028_64bit.exe` under VinylCut Craft Design / Vinyl Cutting Software.
- Box staging (if present): `/workspace/VinylCut-installer/Install_VinylCut_5_028_64bit.exe`

## Notes

- VinylCut 5 generally needs **no separate Windows printer driver** for most AM cutter setups (USB + in-app cutter connection). Older “install as printer” flows still appear in legacy V-Series training.
- Activation: online / offline GUI per softwaretraining activate/deactivate mini-series. No documented CLI activation — do not put codes in files.