Setting Up Active Channels

This short guide will give you instructions on how to enable active desktop and add the kitsch channel to your desktop in Microsoft Windows XP. For instructions relating to earlier versions of Windows, please refer to the Microsoft website. Please note that active desktop does not work in Linux or other operating systems.

1. Firstly, make sure that your computer is connected to the internet. Use the right mouse button to bring up the menu below, by clicking on the desktop. Click on "properties" Alternatively, you can access the display properties through the Windows control panel.

2. When the display properties are loaded, click on the "desktop" tab. Now click the "customise desktop" button.

3. When Desktop Items is displayed, click on the tab marked "web" and press the "new..." button.

4. The following dialogue should be displayed. Now type the following address into the "location" field exactly as it is written here: http://www.worldofkitsch.com/channel/kitsch.cdf. Now press "OK".

5. Now you're ready to display the kitsch channel and enjoy live on your desktop. Enjoy!

The most common problem encountered is the error message beginning with "Due to restrictions in effect on this computer..." This occurs if you are using a networked PC where your system administrator has turned off the active desktop feature. Contact you system administrator to resolve this issue.