# Installation Guide

After downloading EXAPLAY 2 please run the installer and check the licnese agreement\
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During the setup, you'll encounter a second window offering the option to install an additional VNC. Installing it is advisable if you plan to use Exaplay in a remote setup. Despite Exaplay's remote capabilities, having direct access to the machine via VNC can be invaluable for certain tasks.

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After installing EXAPLAY, the Exaplay service is implemented in the Windows Autostart routine. The service takes care of the autostart behaviour of EXAPLAY and can be used to remote control and watch over the operation of the playback. The service and its configuration is available in the Windows systray:\
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EXAPLAY Service

* **Monitoring Process**: Tracks the progress of video rendering and playback in real-time.
* **Restarting**: Offers capabilities to restart EXAPLAY
* **External Access**: Enables remote access to the PC if wanted&#x20;

#### EXAPLAY

* **Video Playback Engine / Output control**
* **Provides Interface**&#x20;

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**Both programs are started in the task bar as servcies, with a rigth click you can access more options**\ <br>

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EXPLAY GUI is completely webbased, so opening the AI will open a webrowser shoing the GUI.

Continue with [Getting Started](/start/installation-guide.md)


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