ClassFlow Desktop Installation and Activation

User Guide
OVERVIEW
ClassFlow Desktop is an application that runs on your computer. Once installed, it
will allow you to have an interactive experience with your students without needing
to use a prepared ClassFlow lesson or connection to the internet. Anything on your
desktop becomes material that can be shared with students. You also have the
option of logging into your online account, giving you access to your ClassFlow
resources.

The information contained in this document explains the process of downloading,

installing and activating your ClassFlow Desktop application.

DOWNLOAD

For ClassFlow Desktop Users

Before downloading ClassFlow Desktop please make sure that you have the
following requirements:

 A computer with one of the following operating systems: Windows 7 or higher

(32-bit, 64-bit OS) or MAC 10.9 or higher.
 An active ClassFlow account

To download ClassFlow Desktop:

1. Go to the Homepage on your ClassFlow site to click on the Get ClassFlow

Desktop button.
2. If you are not a ClassFlow user, select Create an Account.
3. If you are a ClassFlow user, Login and then Download.

INSTALLATION
1. Download ClassFlow Desktop through the ClassFlow Desktop Installer.
2. Select Install and allow installation to run.

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3. Select Finish when installation is complete.
4. Agree to the ClassFlow Desktop Terms and Conditions

A 90-day free trial of ClassFlow Desktop will begin upon launching the application.
To use ClassFlow Desktop past the 90 days, you must activate it by either connecting
your computer to a Promethean Display, or by logging in to your school’s private
ClassFlow site.

ACTIVATION
To activate ClassFlow Desktop, select how you would like to activate based on the
following options and click Continue.

If you are activating using a Promethean Interactive Display:

1. Ensure that you are connected to your Promethean Interactive Display with
both a USB and HDMI or VGA cable.
2. Select Continue.
3. You must have ActivDriver installed on your computer. If you do not have
ActivDriver, you can download it here.
4. Select Continue.

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Note: You must connect your computer to your Promethean Interactive Display
every 90 days to keep activation current.

If you are activating using your school's private ClassFlow environment:

1. Go to Settings-> Login and enter your district’s ClassFlow website address.

2. Select Save.
3. Log in using your ClassFlow credentials.
4. Verify that the environment listed reflects that of your district’s.

Note: You must log into ClassFlow from the menu wheel every 90 days to keep
activation current.

If the user does not connect to a Promethean Board or Panel, or doesn’t login to
their private ClassFlow site within the 90-day activation period, they will receive the
following message:

For ClassFlow Desktop Users

Simply follow the instructions to connect to a Promethean Display or login to a
private ClassFlow site and the activation will reset for another 90 days. Each time
you connect or login, the 90-day activation will automatically restart.

WHERE TO FIND HELP ON CLASSFLOW DESKTOP

To find ClassFlow Desktop Help:

1. Select the cog from the Menu Wheel.

2. Select Help. The ‘Help’ panel opens displaying a link to ClassFlow Desktop
Video Help, as well as additional support options. Watch the video here for
more details.

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