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I have the Acti NVR 3.0 software and I am trying to export video or a snapshots. The problem is that the Export Video Settings under the Settings tab look correct, but the file does not appear in the export folder. Am I missing something? Another odd thing is I can get it to export video to a USB drive (G: on my machine), but I get an error "No permission to export to designated folder" When I try other destinations like different partitions on my hard drive. So is it a permissions issue that I need to correct in Windows or in the NVR software?

I'm looking to try set up my first camera system for my home. I have read the many helpful posts on the site and wanted to post my ideas and see if any one had any comments or suggestions. I want to monitor the drive way and stairs up to my front door. I am looking to monitor any break ins, vandals, or pranksters. I think that if anyone does this they will pass through the field of view of a camera that points toward the street. I plan on mounting it on the ceiling of my front porch. I posted a picture with possible camera locations. The distance from the front of the house to the street is just under 35'. There is also a street light in front of the house. I want the capability to record on a PC and check on the camera remotely. I plan on starting with one camera and then perhaps add more if necessary. I am considering a outdoor dome. Mostly because I think they are more inconspicuous than a bullet style. The two I am considering are the Hikvision DS-2CD2132-I and the ACTi D72. Both seem comparable. I am planning on powering them with PoE and will probably buy a 4 or 8 port PoE switch in case I decide to add more cameras. Any comments on the ACTi vs the Hikvision? I understand the ACTi comes with a software with DVR capability, but I am wondering how it compares to using a Hikvision and purchasing BlueIris software. I see a flush mount kit is available for the ACTi but does anyone know if the Hikvision has one available?