Newly installed Players must be configured and registered with the Xibo CMS before they can be used using Player Options. With both tick boxes ticked the Read me text will open followed by the Player Options window. The Installation is now complete, click Finish to exit the Setup Wizard.
The Setup Wizard will start to install the Xibo Player, which may take several minutes. If happy with the selections made click “Install” to begin, otherwise click “Back” to correct any errors. After making the selection (or if left to the default) click “Next” to continue.Ī confirmation message is then shown. The default location should normally be sufficient, however, to change the location click browse. Read the End-User License Agreement and accept these terms to click “Next”.Ĭhoose the location where Xibo should be installed. The installer presents a welcome screen, please press “Next”. Please accept by clicking on “Run” or “Yes” to continue with the installation. Please note: You may see a security warning or a message asking if you allow an app from an unknown publisher to make changes, during the installation stage. The installer will take you through a number of screens, which are outlined below. Installationĭownload Xibo for Windows and double click on the Xibo msi file. If you want to install on Windows 7 please ensure you use v2 R202 of the Player or an earlier version. Xibo for Windows supported Windows 7 until v2 R202. Enterprise LTSB is known to have issues with video playback.
We recommend Windows 10 build 1909 or later. For PowerPoint support, Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 or later.Flash Player Version 9 or later (if Flash support required).Internet Explorer 8+ ( recommended IE11 or higher ).Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015-2019 x86 (will be downloaded if not present).The “home” version no longer has the ability to fully control the schedule of automatic updates which may cause messages to interrupt your signage playback. Please note that starting with Windows 10 it is advisable to use the “professional” variant of the operating system.Microsoft Windows 10 or later (see note below).A network connection to the CMS (possibly over the Internet).The installation process will check these for you, but they are listed below for convenience: Xibo does not require many resources to run, however with the advance of technology it has been necessary to set out some minimum requirements. Authorise - Authorise your Display with the CMS.Connect - Connect your Player to the CMS.Installation - Double-click the MSI to start the installation process.Preparation - Minimum Requirements and MSI.The Xibo Windows Player is distributed as a windows installer file (MSI) which is a standard “double click” installation.