Beginning in version 6.x of the DameWare Mini Remote Control (DMRC) software, DameWare Development has decided to remove support for local loopback connections.  Connecting via the local loopback port can produce confusing and sometimes undesirable results in various multi-monitor/full-screen/mouse/keyboard scenarios.  It is a consensus opinion that there is no practical reason to use the local loopback port, except by an Advanced User running the software in a special environment that requires this capability (i.e. SSL, Level Platforms, etc.).

By default this functionality will be disabled.  However, a work-around for Advanced Users has been provided.  If running version 6.0.0.5 or higher of the DMRC software, create the following Registry key on the local machine with the appropriate value.  Restart the software: 

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DameWare Development\NT Utilities\DNTU\DWRCC Settings]
"Local Loopback"=dword:00000000

00000000=Local Loopback not allowed (default)
00000001=Local Loopback allowed but mirror driver automatically disabled
00000002=Local Loopback allowed (no restrictions)

If this value is set to dword:00000000 or if this Registry key does not exist, the Local Loopback will be disabled by default.  Loopback with Mirror Driver support disabled would be a value of dword:00000001, or no restrictions (like in v5) would be a value of dword:00000002 (this will also eliminate the warning dialog).

 

Updated 07/13/2007:

Beginning in version 6.4.0.0 of the DMRC software, instead of automatically disabling the Local Loopback functionality, an information message will be displayed stating that Local Loopback is not recommended.  Simply select Yes to continue.  To prevent this information message from being displayed, see the Registry keys listed above.