Install Guide - Windows (Screensaver, Lock Screen & Background Wallpaper)

Install Guide - Windows (Screensaver, Lock Screen & Background Wallpaper)

The Vibe Desktop Player is a flexible Windows application designed to enhance your internal communications, and ensure consistent and engaging messaging across your workforce:
  1. Screensaver
    When screens go idle in the office, screensavers provide a subtle but effective way to reinforce key messages throughout the workspace.
  2. Lock Screen
    Convey essential messages before an employee logs in. Prime location for urgent notifications, reminders, or motivational messaging.
  3. Background Wallpaper (Desktop Background)
    L    everage screen space for brand messages or inspirational values subtly reinforces key themes without interrupting workflow.
Every screen interaction is an opportunity to reinforce your team’s goals and values, seamlessly integrated into the Windows experience!

Read First

  1. If you're using a Screensaver and Lock Screen license as a PC administrator, it's essential to avoid switching the Lock Screen setting to Slideshow mode. Doing so can interfere with the screensaver configurations, potentially disabling the screen saver and preventing it from functioning as intended.
  2. Lock Screen & Background Wallpaper
    1. These channels support only static image slides created using the Image (Single) template.
    2. If a playlist is assigned to a Lock Screen or Background Wallpaper license, only compatible slides using the Image (Single) template, will be visible.
  3. Lock Screen
    1. When multiple images are added to a dedicated Lock Screen playlist, static images refresh every 2 minutes.
    2. Additionally, a new image will appear each time the device is unlocked and relocked.
  4. Screensaver
    1. Video slides are automatically muted in the Screensaver channel.
    2. Adjust the device's power settings to keep the Screensaver visible for extended periods when the PC is idle.
    3. Set the "Turn off the display" option to 30 or 60 minutes to balance communication reach with energy efficiency.

Single PC Install

  1. Download and run the Vibe Desktop Player installer file (VibeDesktopPlayerSetup.exe) provided by Vibe Support team
  2. Vibe Desktop Player Setup Wizard:
    1. Step 1: Click Start

      NB: If you are not an admin and are prompted for user account control permission, please allow it before proceeding to the next step.
    2. Check and update the following settings as needed, then click Install.
      NB: If you are running and older Vibe Screensaver version on your PC, the Wait time and On resume, display logon screen settings will auto-populate.
    3. Click Finish

    4. Click Restart

    5. After your device restarts, open the Vibe Desktop Player and add Lock screen, Background Wallpaper, Screensaver credentials. Select the options that you wish to enable and enter credentials.
      Before

      (After)

Group Policy Deployment

Prerequisites

  1. During deployment, it’s recommended to set a Group Policy to restrict access to the Screensaver, Lock Screen, and Background settings. This prevents users from altering the settings, ensuring uniformity and adherence to any deployment standards.
  2. For mass install via Group Policy / Intune, please contact your Vibe Support team to request a copy of the latest Vibe Desktop player.msi installer.
  3. Required: Install .Net Framework 4.0 on all target PCs before installing the Vibe.fyi Vibe Desktop Player app. [Learn more]
    1. If the target PC is running Windows 8.0 or earlier (e.g., Windows 7), please follow this article to enable TLS 1.2.
    2. Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and later versions of Windows natively support TLS 1.2.
  4. The MSI should only be installed in quiet mode (i.e. no user interface nor user interaction).

Prepare MSI for deployment

The Vibe Desktop player.msi installer includes the following default commands. Before deploying in quiet mode:
  1. Read the checklist
  2. Required - Update the SITE_URL, enable the relevant channels and enter the auth codes
  3. Update other MSI command variables as required
Here is a sample command to install the MSI in quiet mode:
e.g. C:\download>msiexec /i VibeDesktopPlayer.msi /quiet /l*v "log.log"  SITE_URL="https://[youruniquevibefyi]" SS_LOGO="https://public_website_address/logo_file_name.png"  SS_WAIT_MIN="5" SS_ON_RESUME="Yes" CONSOLE_LOCK_TIMEOUT="Yes" ENABLE_SS="No" SS_API_AUTHCODE="12345678" SS_INFOBAR_SYNC_SEC="30" DISABLE_SS_INFOBAR="No" ENABLE_BG="No" BG_API_AUTHCODE="12345678" BG_IMAGE_INTERVAL_SEC="30" ENABLE_LS="No" LS_API_AUTHCODE="12345678" LS_TIMEOUT_MIN="60" RANDOM_START="Yes" SYNC_INTERVAL_MIN="30" WAIT_PLUG="1800" WAIT_PLUG_LOCK="1800" WAIT_BATT="600" WAIT_BATT_LOCK="600" OVERWRITE_USER_SETTINGS="No"
  1. Vibe.fyi player app
    1. SITE_URL (required) - Enter the unique Vibe.fyi Screensaver URL provided by your Vibe support team.
    2. RANDOM_START : To avoid same start slides the Wallpaper Background and Screensaver slides start in a random position (YES/NO). Default value is YES
    3. SYNC_INTERVAL_MIN : The number of minutes between syncs for screensaver, desktop wallpaper and lock screen. Default value is 30 minutes.
  2. Windows Screen Saver Settings
    1. SS_WAIT_MIN - Set the wait time in minutes. Following the wait time, the screensaver will be active. Default value is 5 minutes.
    2. SS_ON_RESUME - Enter Yes or No to configure whether the "On resume, display logon screen" setting is enabled. Default value is YES.
  3. Windows System Setting
    1. CONSOLE_LOCK_TIMEOUT (optional) - Enter Yes or No to show or hide your Vibe.fyi Screensaver content when the lock screen is activated. Default value is YES.
    2. OVERWRITE_USER_SETTINGS  (optional) - Used for upgrades only. This parameter determines whether any user settings, which have been manually changed by the user, will be overwritten. Default value is set to No.
  4. Power Options / Console lock display off timeout: 
    1. WAIT_PLUG: Set the display to turn off after 'X' seconds when plugged in. Default value is 1800.
    2. WAIT_PLUG_LOCK: Set the display to turn off when the screen is locked after 'X' seconds when plugged in. Default value is 1800.
    3. WAIT_BATT: Set the display to turn off after 'X' seconds on battery. Default value is 600. (example - Laptop)
    4. WAIT_BATT_LOCK: SSet the display to turn off when the screen is locked after 'X' seconds on battery. Default value is 600.
  5. Screensaver
    1. ENABLE_SS (optional): To enable the screensaver. Default is Disable.
    2. SS_LOGO (optional) - By default, the Vibe.fyi logo displays briefly when the Screensaver starts. To customise this, provide a secure public URL to your desired logo (e.g., https://public_website_address/logo_file_name.png). The logo must be in PNG format. Once specified, the application downloads the logo and stores it locally at: C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\VibeScreensaver\custom\logo_remote.png
    3. SS_API_AUTHCODE  - Enter your unique Screensaver license AUTH CODE.
    4. DISABLE_SS_INFOBAR : Whether the information bar is disabled or not (Yes/No). Default value is NO.
    5. SS_INFOBAR_SYNC_SEC : The number of seconds between information bar syncs. Default value is 30 sec.
  6. Background Wallpaper
    1. ENABLE_BG : To desktop wallpaper updating is enabled or not (Yes/NO). Default is NO.
    2. BG_API_AUTHCODE : The auth code for desktop wallpaper syncing
    3. BG_IMAGE_INTERVAL_SEC : The number of seconds between the background image changing. Default value is 30 sec.
  7. Lock Screen
    1. ENABLE_LS : To Enable/Disable the lock screen functionality. Default is Disabled.
    2. LS_API_AUTHCODE : The AUTH code for the Lock screen images
    3. LS_TIMEOUT_MIN : The number of minutes that the lock screen will display for before the PC goes to sleep. Default value is 60 minutes.

Deploy via Intune

  1. Login to https://intune.microsoft.com and open Apps
  2. Under 'By platform', click Windows
  3. Click + Add



  4. Under App type, select Other / Line-of-business app


  5. In the Add App screen, click select app package file, select the MSI file provided (e.g. Vibe Desktop Player.1.X.X.quiet_mode_only.msi), then click OK.)

  6. Under App Information
    1. Name - Vibe Desktop Player
    2. Description - Vibe Desktop player setup wizard application push
    3. Publisher - Vibe.fyi Limited
    4. Command-line arguments - /quiet
      Warning
      Ensure that there is space after each Variables when configuring Command-line argument in Intune. Missing spaces between variables can cause errors in the deployment or execution process.

      Correct way

      Wrong 

    5. All other settings can stay default
    6. Click Next


  7. Under Assignments (Required), add a group or select all devices (this will depend on your organisations Intune setup), then click Next

  8. Review App creation and click Create. This should now push out on the next Intune Policy sync.
  9. After installing the Vibe.fyi Vibe Desktop Player app, the target PCs need to be restarted for the changes to take effect. Please schedule a restart via Group Policy / Intune.

Microsoft .Net Framework 4.0


Alert
Required: Please install .Net Framework 4.0 on all target PCs before installing the Vibe.fyi Vibe Desktop Player app.

Deploy via Group Policy

Alert
To deploy .NET Framework 4 across your network, you must use a startup script. Unlike earlier versions, such as .NET Framework 1.1, it is no longer possible to push out .NET Framework using an MSI file.
Follow these steps to deploy .NET framework 4.0 to all x86 and x64 windows based PC's on your network:
  1. Copy and modify* the startup script below, then save your script as frameworkinstall.bat
    *Modify the DeployServer path to suit your environment:
    setlocal
REM *********************************************************************
REM Environment customisation begins here. Modify variables below.
REM *********************************************************************

REM Enter the Product Name.
set ProductName=Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile
REM Set DeployServer to a network-accessible location containing the Office source files.
set DeployServer=\\kbomb.local\netlogon\software
REM Set LogLocation to a central directory to collect log files.
set LogLocation=C:\Windows\Logs

REM *********************************************************************
REM Deployment code begins here. Do not modify anything below this line.
REM *********************************************************************

IF NOT "%ProgramFiles(x86)%"=="" (goto ARP64) else (goto ARP86)

REM Operating system is X64. Check for 32 bit Office in emulated Wow6432 uninstall key
:ARP64
reg query "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432NODE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\%ProductName%"
if NOT %errorlevel%==1 (goto End)

REM Check for 32 and 64 bit versions of Office 2010 in regular uninstall key.(Office 64bit would also appear here on a 64bit OS)
:ARP86
reg query "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\%ProductName%"
if %errorlevel%==1 (goto DeployOffice) else (goto End)

REM If 1 returned, the product was not found. Run setup here.
:DeployOffice
start /wait %DeployServer%\dotNetFx40_Full_x86_x64.exe /passive
echo %date% %time% Setup ended with error code %errorlevel%. >> %LogLocation%\%computername%.txt

REM If 0 or other was returned, the product was found or another error occurred. Do nothing.
:End

Endlocal
  1. Copy the saved .bat file into the startup script folder inside the Group Policy Object (GPO). Be sure to use a startup script, not a logon script.
  2. Link this group policy object to your computer accounts.
  3. When the workstations refresh their group policy, they will automatically install .NET Framework v4 on the next reboot.

Custom Logo

IdeaTo use a custom logo, apply the SS_Logo switch during MSI deployment, or follow the manual steps outlined below after installation.

Logo Design Guidelines

Create your logo as a transparent PNG file and save it as logo.png.
  1. The custom logo should be a square PNG file with a maximum size of 567 x 567 px and a transparent background.
  2. For reference, the default Vibe logo measures 567 x 158 px.
Option 1: Default Folder
Manually copy the logo.png file to the following directory:
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\VibeScreensaver\custom\

Option 2: Custom Folder Location
If you prefer a custom location for the logo, set it using the following registry value:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\VibeScreenSaver\CustomLogo

This can be done either manually or via Group Policy.


Info
Info 
If you wish to manually Update Auth Codes in the Registry
Please update the following registory - \HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\VibeDesktopPlayer
  • ApiAuthCode = Screensaver Auth Code
  • LockScreenApiAuthCode = Lock Screen Auth Code
  • DesktopBackgroundApiAuthCode = Desktop Auth Code


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