--- title: DoohAd Standalone Installer description: Standalone Installer --- [Skip to content](https://knowledge.acquiredigital.com/doohad-standalone-installer#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [More support](https://knowledge.acquiredigital.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [Support Portal](https://knowledge.acquiredigital.com/support?hsLang=en) ![acquire-digital-logo](https://knowledge.acquiredigital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Property%201=No%20Trademark.png?width=50&height=50&name=Property%201=No%20Trademark.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [More support](https://knowledge.acquiredigital.com/kb-tickets/new) - [Support Portal](https://knowledge.acquiredigital.com/support) - Contact us Contact us How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Acquire Digital Knowledgebase](https://knowledge.acquiredigital.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Acquire DOOHAD](https://knowledge.acquiredigital.com/acquire-doohad?hsLang=en) 3. [DOOHAd Standalone Installer & Advert Configuration Tool](https://knowledge.acquiredigital.com/acquire-doohad?hsLang=en#doohad-standalone-installer-advert-configuration-tool) # DoohAd Standalone Installer ## This guide walks you through the installation and initial configuration of the standalone DOOH player and the setup process for connecting it to the DOOH CMS. #### **Download Here:** [**DoohAd Standalone Installer**](https://cdn.acquiredigital.com/installers/AcquireDOOHADStandaloneInstaller.exe?_gl=1*i0jwlb*_gcl_au*MTA1NDIwMjkyMS4xNzQ5NzE5NDU0) #### **Installation Process** 1. Run the standalone DOOH installer. 2. Follow the on-screen wizard to complete the installation. Once complete, the Acquire Advert Configuration window will automatically launch   ![](https://t2561453.p.clickup-attachments.com/t2561453/ee43e9ab-6e14-4215-b0ec-62f6da93ac80/Screenshot%20.png) #### **Advert Configuration Settings** Use this screen to define how adverts are displayed on your digital screen:  - **Left**: 0 - **Top**: 0 - **Width**: 1920 - **Height**: 1080 *These values may vary depending on the resolution of your digital screen.*  You can **OPTIONALLY** configure any settings here (by default you do not need to and should not touch items). You MAY want to override the players' default of auto-sizing the output for example on a multi-screen display. The screen should **NOT** be scaled in display settings. It should be **100% scaling** for auto-scale to work. - Media root: if you want to add a different folder but generally it will look in the media folder - URL: this will be set as default when the player ID is assigned to the DOOH CMS. #### **Licensing & Activation** At this point you will be asked to license the software.  1. After saving, the licensing window will appear. 2. Select Plus! Network. 3. Log in using the credentials provided by your account manager. 4. A Plus! ID will be generated which will be used to assign it in the DOOH CMS. ![](https://t2561453.p.clickup-attachments.com/t2561453/9f98faba-de4f-49e8-b1da-96061a21558a/image.png) Click **Next** to proceed.  #### **Plus! Activ8 Setup** At this point you will be welcomed to the Plus! Activ8, you should have been given login details so choose **Next** (if you haven't please contact your Account Manager)   Enter your provided **Username** and **Password**.  ![](https://t2561453.p.clickup-attachments.com/t2561453/18b6b7ec-0fc9-48fa-b25c-73f038f3b81c/image.png) Click **Next** to continue  Select **Register this computer as a new unit**.  ![](https://t2561453.p.clickup-attachments.com/t2561453/edb012d2-afa6-4e34-adbd-8d83770d3d5f/image.png) Click **Next** to continue  Accept the license **Terms & Conditions**.  ![](https://t2561453.p.clickup-attachments.com/t2561453/703e50a4-7588-42dd-9cbc-287a1b2e3392/image.png) - **Choose the following components to install:**  - ***Acquire*** - ***System Watchdog/System Sentinel*** ![](https://t2561453.p.clickup-attachments.com/t2561453/f7c45f45-59ca-4b6c-bdcd-4acfafccbddb/image.png) Click **Next** to continue  Provide a **Unit Name**, **Description**, and optional **Location**.  ![](https://t2561453.p.clickup-attachments.com/t2561453/4f7ff728-0b1a-4523-97c4-716e7a2b4a0b/image.png) Click **Next** to continue    Leave **Unit Location** blank for now — this can be set later during DOOH CMS assignment.  Click **Next** to continue  Review and confirm all information.  ![](https://t2561453.p.clickup-attachments.com/t2561453/8860e3de-76b7-4e8a-aa99-de77eb40a341/image.png) Click **Next** to complete activation.  Once you see the **Activation was successful** screen: select - **Finish**  ![](https://t2561453.p.clickup-attachments.com/t2561453/649147b6-e6bf-456b-b642-d1ae02b0d788/image.png) #### **Final Steps** - **Restart** the computer. **Choose:** Yes, restart the computer now ![](https://t2561453.p.clickup-attachments.com/t2561453/c1a5654f-dd79-42a2-82ef-601348920f85/image.png) Once restarted, press the **Esc key** and type **watchdog** (Note: no key strokes are shown) 1. 1. 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(example 1234) as highlighted below. ![](https://t2561453.p.clickup-attachments.com/t2561453/2e0e8a6f-18b9-4efa-a233-e38f3ada8727/image.png) The Unit ID is now ready to be added to the **DOOH CMS** for content assignment.  #### **Accessing Configuration Post-Setup** To adjust settings such as resolution or display parameters after setup:  Navigate to: **Start Menu \> All Apps \> Acquire \> Acquire Advert Configuration**  Select the Acquire Advert Configuration ![](https://t2561453.p.clickup-attachments.com/t2561453/eac7ba11-9ba2-41fd-8697-fa7b7c349d81/Screenshot%202025-05-27%20141347.png) Set your options in the configuration tool - **Save and Close** ![](https://t2561453.p.clickup-attachments.com/t2561453/48dd2700-829c-4648-9f5c-8f8360268de7/Screenshot%202025-05-27%20141007.png) **Restart** the Player Pc. - [Software Installers](https://knowledge.acquiredigital.com/software-installers?hsLang=en) - [StudioDX & DX Player](https://knowledge.acquiredigital.com/studiodx-dx-player?hsLang=en#main-content) - 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