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Using Virtual Airtame minimized on Windows room pcs

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Make your room, PC multi-use—without compromising on screen sharing or conferencing.

Many organizations use fixed room PCs to show content like calendars, timetables, or digital signage. But what happens when you also want to use that same PC to host screen sharing or join a video call on the big screen?

With Virtual Airtame for Windows, you don't have to choose. You can keep your regular desktop experience, but have Airtame ready to go the moment you need it.

The Use Case: One PC, Multiple Tasks

Imagine a room PC that:

  • Shows a calendar or dashboard all day
  • Is plugged into a large screen in a shared space (like a lobby, staff room, or classroom)
  • Needs to be ready for wireless screen sharing or video conferencing when users walk in

Virtual Airtame makes this possible—without requiring dedicated hardware or switching devices.

Run Airtame in the Background

When you install Virtual Airtame on Windows, the app can:

  • Start automatically when the PC boots up
  • Stay minimized to the taskbar and display a floating pairing code
  • Be restored whenever someone wants to share their screen or start a call

That means your PC can show a calendar 99% of the time—but in seconds, it becomes a collaboration hub.

How to Set It Up

  1. Install Virtual Airtame

    Download and install the app from our website

  2. Apply MSI parameters

    When deploying the Virtual Airtame app for Windows, use the following parameters:

    • AUTOSTART: True
      • This ensures that Virtual Airtame will start when your PC boots.

    • START_MINIMIZED: True

      This ensures the app is ready in the background, without interrupting what’s currently on screen. The app will be visible in the taskbar and the pairing code will appear as a floating window on your screen

  3. Start collaborating:

    Users can easily start a session just by typing the pairing code in the Airtame browser or desktop app.

    When the session is over, the Virtual Airtame app will go back to minimized state.

Why It Matters

You may already have PCs installed in meeting rooms, classrooms, libraries, and common areas. With Virtual Airtame:

  • You unlock multi-use potential
  • You avoid additional devices or cables
  • You make screen sharing and video calls accessible to everyone

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