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Working with the Shell

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In this article, you will learn how to download, install, activate and deactivate shell, as well as get into the Shell editing mode.

You can download the latest version of the Shell via this link: ShellSetup.exe.

 

Installing the Shell

First, download the installer. After the installer is downloaded, run it.

  1. After running the installer, do the following in the opened window:
    • Enter the phone number and password that you specified when you registered your personal account;
    • Accept the terms and conditions of the End User License Agreement.
  2. Click Log In;
  3. Select the gaming center where you are installing the Shell right now;
  4. Click Select;
  5. In the Enter computer data window specify:
    • PC name ﴾3 to 12 characters﴿;
    • A gaming stations group ﴾for example, a "Main Zone"﴿.
  6. Click Install.
  7. After successful installation, click Reboot.

The Shell will start after rebooting - you will see the SmartShell loading window. Then the Shell interface waiting to be filled with content will appear.

You can read more about the Shell installation errors via this link.

 

Starting the Shell

After installing the Shell, a SmartShell shortcut will appear on your desktop. To launch the Shell do the following:

  1. Double-click the SmartShell shortcut;
  2. Click “Yes” in the opened window.

The Shell will start after logging out of Windows - you will see the SmartShell loading window. Then the Shell interface will appear.


Editing the Shell

Switch to High Access mode through the Admin Panel by right-clicking on the desired PC and select Shell → High Access in the context menu that appears.

Or directly through the Shell itself at the desired PC:

  1. Press the Ctrl+Alt+P key combination;
  2. Enter the default password - pasw0rd (Be sure to change this password in the Admin panel in Settings → Shell → High Access Password);
  3. Click Login;


You can read more about how to add game and app shortcuts through the Shell here.

Disabling the Shell

To disable the Shell and get into Windows right-click on the desired PC in the Admin Panel and select Shell → Disable Shell in the context menu that appears.

Or directly through the Shell itself at the desired PC:

  1. Press the Ctrl+Alt+P key combination;
  2. Enter the default password - pasw0rd (Be sure to change this password in the Admin panel in Settings → Shell → High Access Password);
  3. Click Login;
  4. Click on the Windows logout button in the lower left corner.



 

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