If you’re experiencing issues with the deployment of the Vibe Desktop Player, follow these steps to identify and resolve the problem:
MSI Switch | Key Information |
SITE_URL | Key Name: ApiUrl Value Type: String Key Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\WOW6432Node\VibeDesktopPlayer Defines the unique Vibe portal URL for the MSI package. Key Value: Enter your unique Vibe portal URL e.g. https://[sitename].vibe.fyi/modules/digitalsignage/webservice/digitalsignage.asmx |
SYNC_INTERVAL_MIN | Key Name: MinutesBetweenSyncs Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\WOW6432Node\VibeDesktopPlayer Specifies the time interval (in minutes) between slide synchronisation across all channels. Default: 30 minutes. Key Value: 30 |
RANDOM_START | Key Name: RandomStart Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\WOW6432Node\VibeDesktopPlayer When enabled (1), the Screensaver will randomly select the starting slide, and the LockScreen/Desktop Background will randomly select a starting image. Key Value: 1 |
Key Name: SlidesFolder Value Type: String Key Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\WOW6432Node\VibeDesktopPlayer Specifies the local directory where Vibe Desktop Player slides are stored. Key Value: C:\Users\Public\Vibe Desktop Player\ |
MSI Switch | Key Information |
ENABLE_SS | Enables or disables the screensaver feature. Key Name: ScreenSaver Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\WOW6432Node\VibeDesktopPlayer |
SS_AUTHCODE | Screensaver authentication code entered during installation. Key Name: ApiAuthCode Value Type: String Key Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\WOW6432Node\VibeDesktopPlayer |
SS_WAIT_MIN | Key Name: ScreenSaveTimeOut Value Type: String Key Path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop Defines idle time (in seconds) before the screensaver starts. Default: 300 seconds (5 minutes). Key Value: 300 |
SS_ON_RESUME | Key Name: ScreenSaverIsSecure Value Type: String Key Path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop Determines if a password is required when resuming from the screensaver. Key Value: 1 1 = Enabled, 0 = Disabled. |
SS_LOGO | Key Name: CustomLogo Value Type: String Key Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\WOW6432Node\VibeDesktopPlayer |
DISABLE_SS_INFOBAR | Key Name: DisableInformationBar Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\WOW6432Node\VibeDesktopPlayer Controls the information bar visibility. 0 = Enabled, 1 = Disabled. Key Value: 0 |
SS_INFOBAR_SYNC_SEC | Key Name: SecondsBetweenInformationBarSyncs Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\WOW6432Node\VibeDesktopPlayer Defines the time interval (in seconds) for the information bar to check for updates or emergency alerts. Default: 30 seconds. Key Value: 30 |
Key Name: SCRNSAVE.EXE Key Path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop Value Type: String Specifies the path to the screensaver executable file (.scr). Key Value: C:\Program Files (x86)\Vibe Desktop Player\Vibe Screensaver.scr | |
Key Name: ScreenSaveActive Key Path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop Value Type: String Determines whether the screensaver is enabled. 1 = Enabled, 0 = Disabled. Key Value: 1 | |
Key Name: EnableScreensaverWhenSlideshow Key Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\ Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Ensures the screensaver runs even when the lock screen slideshow is active. Key Value: 1 | |
Key Name: NoScreenSaver Key Path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\ Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Enables (0) or disables (1) the screensaver. Key Value: 0 |
MSI Switch | Key Information |
ENABLE_LS | Key Name: LockScreen Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\WOW6432Node\VibeDesktopPlayer Enables (1) or disables (0) the lock screen. Key Value: 1 |
LS_AUTHCODE | Lock screen authcode entered during installation. Key Name: LockScreenApiAuthCode Value Type: String Key Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\WOW6432Node\VibeDesktopPlayer |
Key Name: LockScreenImagePath Value Type: String Key Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PersonalizationCSP Specifies the path to a custom Lock Screen and Login Screen image. Key Value: C:\Users\Public\Vibe Desktop Player\LoginScreen.jpg | |
Key Name: LockScreenImageStatus Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PersonalizationCSP Indicates the status of the lock screen image. When set to 1, it confirms that the lock screen image specified in LockScreenImagePath is applied. Key Value: 1 | |
Key Name: SlideshowEnabled Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PersonalizationCSP Key Value: 1 | |
Key Name: NoChangingLockScreen Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization\ Setting this to 1 will prevent the user from changing the lock screen backround image. Key Value: 1 | |
Key Name: AnimateLockScreenBackground Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization\ A registry value of 1 prevents laptops with gyroscopes from moving the lock screen image as the laptop is moved, as this also caused the image to zoom in. Key Value: 1 | |
Key Name: LockScreenMinutesTillPcGoesToSleep Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\WOW6432Node\VibeDesktopPlayer Sets a time limit for how long the computer will remain active while on the lock screen before it automatically enters sleep mode. Key Value: 0 | |
Key Name: NoLockScreen Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization We don't set this value. Reference for troubleshooting only. If the lockscreen is not showing, check that this value has not be set to 1 via a group policy. Setting it to 0 enables the Lock Screen, while 1 disables it. | |
Key Name: SlideshowDuration Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key Path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Lock Screen if LockScreenMinutesTillPcGoesToSleep is 30, 60 or 180, set this value to LockScreenMinutesTillPcGoesToSleep * 60000 Key Value: 1800000 |
MSI Switch | Key Information |
ENABLE_BG | Key Name: DesktopBackground Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\WOW6432Node\VibeDesktopPlayer Key Value: 0 |
BG_AUTHCODE | Background Wallpaper authcode entered during installation. Key Name: DesktopBackgroundApiAuthCode Value Type: String Key Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\WOW6432Node\VibeDesktopPlayer |
BG_IMAGE_INTERVAL_SEC | Key Name: DesktopBackgroundSecondsBetweenImages Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\WOW6432Node\VibeDesktopPlayer Key Value: 30 |
Key Name: WallpaperStyle Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key Path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\ Set to 1 which means centered. Key Value: 1 | |
Key Name: TileWallpaper Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key Path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\ Set to 0 which means not tiled. Key Value: 0 | |
Key Name: CurrentBackgroundImage Value Type: String Key Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\WOW6432Node\VibeDesktopPlayer Key Value: C:\Program Files (x86)\Vibe Desktop Player\data\DesktopBackground\abc.jpg | |
Key Name: SlideshowTimeout Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key Path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Wallpapers\ We set this to 1 to stop the wallpaper slide show from keeping the computer active, which stops the screensaver from showing. Key Value: 1 |
MSI Switch | Key Information |
CONSOLE_LOCK_TIMEOUT | Key Name: Attributes Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power\PowerSettings \7516b95f-f776-4464-8c53-06167f40cc99\8EC4B3A5-6868-48c2-BE75-4F3044BE88A7 Show the power option "Display > Console lock display off timeout". Key Value: 2 |
WAIT_BATT | Key Path: Set via Power Shell Command Key Value: 600 |
WAIT_PLUG | Key Path: Set via Power Shell Command Key Value: 1800 |
WAIT_BATT_LOCK | Key Path: Set via Power Shell Command Key Value: 600 |
WAIT_PLUG_LOCK | Key Path: Set via Power Shell Command Key Value: 1800 |
Key Name: IdleTimeout Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power Controls the time in seconds before the system goes into sleep mode. Key Value: 1800 | |
Key Name: ShowLockScreenTimeout Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion \Authentication\LogonUI\SessionData\ Setting this will change how long the lock screen stays visible before the PC turns off the display or goes to sleep. The value is in seconds (ie: 600 = 10 minutes). Key Value: 600 | |
Key Name: SlideshowTimeout Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key Path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion \Explorer\Wallpapers We set this to 1 to stop the screensaver from stopping the PC from going to sleep. Key Value: 1 |
MSI Switch | Key Information |
DISABLE_APP_CLOSE | Key Name: DisableAppClose Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\WOW6432Node\VibeDesktopPlayer Key Value: 0 |
OVERWRITE_USER_SETTINGS | Key Name: OverwriteUserSettingsDatetime Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\WOW6432Node\VibeDesktopPlayer Key Value: 1/17/2025 2:24:53 PM |
Key Name: AutoMinimiseToTray Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\WOW6432Node\VibeDesktopPlayer Set to 0 to disable auto minimising. Key Value: 1 |
Key Name | Key Information |
ScreenSaveTimeOut | Value Type:String Key Path for
EXE Deployment: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop Key Value:300 Sets the
amount of idle time, in seconds, before the screensaver starts |
ScreenSaverIsSecure | Value Type:String Key Path for
EXE Deployment: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop Key Value:1 Determines
whether the screensaver requires a password upon resumption |
SCRNSAVE.EXE | Value Type:String Key Path for
EXE Deployment: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop Key Value:C:\Program
Files (x86)\Vibe Desktop Player\Vibe Screensaver.scr Specifies the path to
the screensaver executable file (.scr) |
ScreenSaveActive | Value Type:String Key Path for
EXE Deployment: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop Key Value:1 Determines
whether the screensaver is enabled |
SlidesFolder | Value Type:String Key Path for
EXE Deployment: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\VibeDesktopPlayer Key
Value:C:\Users\Public\Vibe Desktop Player\ScreenSaver |
EnableScreensaverWhenSlideshow | Value Type:DWORD (32-bit) Key
Path for EXE
Deployment: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\ CurrentVersion\Policies\System\
Key Value:1 We set this to 1 to allow the screensaver to run when the lock
screen slideshow is running (we set this even though the lock screen
slideshow functionality is not enabled) |
NoScreenSaver | Value Type:DWORD (32-bit) Key
Path for EXE
Deployment: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\ CurrentVersion\Policies\System\
Key Value:0 We set this to 0 to enable the screensaver |
Key Name | Key Information |
LockScreenMinutesTillPcGoesToSleep | Value Type:DWORD (32-bit) Key
Path for EXE Deployment: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\VibeDesktopPlayer Key
Value:0 Sets a time limit for how long the computer will remain active while
on the lock screen before it automatically enters sleep mode. |
LockScreenImagePath | Value Type: String Key Path for
EXE
Deployment: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\ CurrentVersion\PersonalizationCSP Key Value:C:\Users\Public\Vibe Desktop Player\LoginScreen.jpg Specifies the
path to a custom lock screen image |
LockScreenImageStatus | Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key
Path for EXE
Deployment: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\ CurrentVersion\PersonalizationCSP Key Value:1 Indicates the status of the lock screen image. When set to 1, it
confirms that the lock screen image specified in LockScreenImagePath is
applied |
SlideshowEnabled | Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key
Path for EXE
Deployment: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\ CurrentVersion\PersonalizationCSP Key Value:1 |
NoChangingLockScreen | Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key
Path for EXE
Deployment: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization\ Key Value:1 Setting this to 1 will prevent the user from changing the lock
screen background image |
AnimateLockScreenBackground | Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key
Path for EXE
Deployment: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization\
Key Value:1 A registry value of 1 prevents laptops with gyroscopes from
moving the lock screen image as the laptop is moved, as this also caused the
image to zoom in. |
NoLockScreen | Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key
Path for EXE
Deployment: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization
Key Value: We don't set this value. Reference for troubleshooting only If the
lockscreen is not showing, check that this value has not be set to 1 via a
group policy. Setting it to 0 enables the Lock Screen, while 1 disables it. |
SlideshowDuration | Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key
Path for EXE
Deployment: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Lock
Screen Key Value:1800000 if LockScreenMinutesTillPcGoesToSleep is 30, 60 or
180, set this value to LockScreenMinutesTillPcGoesToSleep * 60000 |
Key Name | Key Information |
CurrentBackgroundImage | Value Type: String Key Path for
EXE Deployment: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\VibeScreenSaver\ Key
Value:C:\Users\Public\Vibe Desktop Player\DesktopBackground\abc.jpg |
WallpaperStyle | Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key
Path for EXE Deployment: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\ Key Value:1 Set to 1 which means centered |
TileWallpaper | Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key
Path for EXE Deployment: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\ Key Value:0 Set to 0 which means not tiled |
SlideshowTimeout | Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key
Path for EXE
Deployment:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion \Explorer\Wallpapers\
Key Value:1 We set this to 1 to stop the wallpaper slide show from keeping
the computer active, which stops the screensaver from showing. |
Key Name | Key Information |
Attributes | Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key
Path for EXE
Deployment: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power\PowerSettings \7516b95f-f776-4464-8c53-06167f40cc99\8EC4B3A5-6868-48c2-BE75-4F3044BE88A7
Key Value:2 Show the power option "Display > Console lock display off
timeout" |
IdleTimeout | Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key
Path for EXE
Deployment: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power Key
Value:1800 Controls the time in seconds before the system goes into sleep
mode. |
ShowLockScreenTimeout | Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key
Path for EXE
Deployment: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion \Authentication\LogonUI\SessionData\
Key Value:600 Setting this will change how long the lock screen stays visible
before the PC turns off the display or goes to sleep. The value is in seconds
(ie: 600 = 10 minutes) |
SlideshowTimeout | Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key
Path for EXE
Deployment: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Wallpapers
Key Value:1 We set this to 1 to stop the screensaver from stopping the PC
from going to sleep |
Key Name | Key Information |
DisableAppClose | Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key
Path for EXE Deployment: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\VibeDesktopPlayer Key
Value:0 |
OverwriteUserSettingsDatetime | Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key
Path for EXE Deployment: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\VibeDesktopPlayer Key
Value:45674.6006134259 |
AutoMinimiseToTray | Value Type: DWORD (32-bit) Key
Path for EXE Deployment: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\VibeDesktopPlayer Key
Value:1 |