Overview
The Enplug ScreenSaver allows you to set your Enplug Content URL as your Windows 10 ScreenSaver. This feature can be accessed from any location, allowing even remote employees to view your Enplug content.
For more information for setting up Content URLs, check out our support guide here.
Note: Every actively running instance of the ScreenSaver will require a license. If you have no available licenses on your account, you will not be able to view the content.
After setup is completed, the Windows 10 computer will need access to the internet to function.
Contents of this guide
Download the Enplug ScreenSaver
Install the Enplug ScreenSaver
Setting up the Enplug ScreenSaver
ScreenSaver Bulk Installations
Additional Information if Using an MDM
Download the Enplug ScreenSaver
Download the installer for the Enplug Screen Saver software from: Download Enplug Page
Install the Enplug ScreenSaver
Once you have downloaded the installer, open the file to begin the installation process.
1. Click "Next" to continue
2. Select "I Agree" to license agreement
3. Wait for the screen saver to complete downloading and installing
4. Once complete, select "Finish"
Copy the Content URL
You must copy the Content URL from a Display Group to complete the ScreenSaver setup process.
1. On the Enplug Dashboard, click “Display Groups” > Display Group name
2. Copy the Content URL
3. If you don't have a Content URL set up, follow these steps to complete the process, then copy the link
Setting up the Enplug ScreenSaver
1. In the Enplug ScreenSaver dialogue, paste your Content URL
2. Click "OK"
3. Edit your Windows Screen Saver settings to control when the Enplug ScreenSaver will appear on the screen
4. Select "OK" to save
ScreenSaver Bulk Installations
1. Before beginning the process, make sure to install the prerequisite software, if its not already on your computer(s):
- Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable. Click HERE for a link directly to Microsoft and find the architecture that fits your computer(s)
- Java for Windows. Link can be found HERE.
2. After installing the software above, the ScreenSaver installers down link can be found below. Choose the version that corresponds to your system architecture:
.exe installer: HERE
.msi installer: HERE
NOTE: In order for the screensaver to be installed for all users, the installers must be installed by a user with admin privileges.
3. If any files are unable to be opened due to restrictions from Windows Defender. Follow the instructions below. If this is not happening to you, skip this step.
NOTE: Sometimes there is a "more info" button that can lead to a "run away" button. If that part doesn't show, than you will need to right click Properties and select Unlock.
How to open a file blocked by Windows Defender SmartScreen:
3a. Navigate to the file that is being blocked by SmartScreen.
3b. Right click the file.
3c. Click Properties.
3d. Click the checkbox next to Unblock so that a checkmark appears.
3e. Click Apply.
3f. The file should be treated as safe by SmartScreen and you will allow to open it.
4. To install via Command Line, you will need the .msi installer found in step 2. Then open Command Prompt on your computer.
5. Enter the following text on the Command Prompt:
msiexec.exe /i "INSTALLER PATH" WRAPPED_ARGUMENTS="/url=""PLAYER URL"""
Note: Replace the installer path (in green) and the player url (in purple) with their own information.
- Example installer path: C:\Users\Donna Noble\Desktop\MSI Project\Enplug-Screen-Saver-Installer.msi
- Example Player URL: https://player.enplug.com/#/display/314a15926s535897d9323f8
6. The installer will install the necessary files. Please see video below for a visual on the process:
7. After installation is complete, the Enplug Screensaver will be available in your Screen Saver Settings (found by searching for it using the Start Menu). The Display URL can be viewed and changed by selecting 'Enplug Screensaver" from the dropdown menu, and then clicking Settings.
8. To setup the same Display Group URL for multiple computers/users, write a string value called "url" and set the Display URL in all user registry in this path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Enplug Screen Saver
Note: Use the registry key that contains the URL and use that to create an MECM package that runs every time a user logs in to a computer in their environment.
Uninstall via Command Line
1. Open your Command Prompt.
2. Enter the following text on the Command Prompt:
msiexec.exe /x "INSTALLER PATH" /quiet
Note: Replace the installer path (in green) with its own location.
- Example installer path: C:\Users\Donna Noble\Desktop\MSI Project\Enplug-Screen-Saver-Installer.msi
3. After the Command Prompt finishes, the Enplug Screensaver will no longer be available in your Screen Saver Settings.
Additional Information if Using an MDM
NOTE: If using an MDM, please follow the instructions for your specific MDM.
Example:
Microsoft InTune
Add a Windows line-of-business app to Microsoft Intune:https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/intune/apps/lob-apps-windows
Windows 10/11 app deployment using Microsoft Intune:https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/intune/apps/apps-windows-10-app-deploy
How to assign apps to groups with Microsoft Intune:https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/intune/apps/apps-deploy