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Installing the Windows 'Desktop Experience'

For servers which include a VA module (which is typically the same server as the corresponding device manager), a component of Windows Media Player is required for Server Side Motion Detection to properly function. This component is not normally installed by default on a Server level operating system. Install the 'Desktop Experience' feature available within the 'Programs and Features - Add Windows Features' section in the Windows Control Panel.

  1. Open the Server manager.
  2. Select Manage.
  3. Select Add Roles and Features.
  4. Select Features.
  5. Select User Interfaces and Infrastructure (Installed).
  6. Select Desktop Experience.
  7. Click Add Features and then click Next.
  8. Click Install.