Lockdown Browser – New Guided Setup in KioWare 8.14 Makes Setup Even Easier Than Before

By | June 10, 2018

Guided Setup added to KioWare for Windows

6/5/2018

KioWare for Windows with Guided SetupVersion 8.14 of KioWare for Windows is now available with a brand new Guided Setup allowing customers to quickly and easily set up KioWare for Windows to display interactive and non-interactive digital signage, videos, and KioCall video conferencing. With this new Guided Setup, KioWare can be configured to secure a Windows device into a kiosk with only a few clicks.  New supported devices have also been added.

June 5, 2018 York, PA  – Analytical Design Solutions Inc. (ADSI) has released a new version of KioWare for Windows kiosk software with an all new Guided Setup wizard to help first time users configure KioWare for Windows.

KioWare kiosk software products lock down your device into kiosk mode, which secures the overall operating system, home screen, and usage of applications.

In addition to the new Guided Setup tool, version 8.14 of KioWare for Windows (Lite, Basic, & Full with Kiosk Management) has added support for Chrome 65. KioWare Basic & KioWare Full for Windows now support devices such as the Stimare printer (supporting printing to RFID bracelets), Star printers, Telequip (coin dispensers), Epson receipt printers, and support for ccTalk for bill/coin acceptors.  View all supported devices here.

The new Guided Setup provides users with the option to easily configure KioWare for Windows to show interactive content (browser-based), non-interactive digital signage, and as a video conferencing kiosk using the KioCall Videoconferencing app. Additional settings can also be configured by answering questions and progressing through the Guided Setup. As always, users can opt to exit the Guided Setup and configure KioWare directly through the configuration tool at any time.

Support must be current to upgrade to the latest version.

Additional features are also included in this release. View a full description of features added to this and other versions of the KioWare product line.

These products are available as a free trial with nag screen at https://m.kioware.com/downloads. Existing clients can upgrade at https://www.kioware.com/downloadupgrade.aspx.

KioWare has been providing OS, desktop, and browser lockdown security for the kiosk and self-service industry since 2003.

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Author: Staff Writer

Craig Keefner is the editor and author for Kiosk Association and kiosk industry. With over 30 years in the industry and experience in large and small kiosk solutions, Craig is widely considered to be an expert in the field. Major kiosk projects for him include Verizon Bill Pay kiosk and hundreds of others.