HomeShelf Windows User Guide

HomeShelf is a personal media web server. It's free!

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Here ios step-by-step manual for Windows users covering installation to basic usage of HomeShelf

Main Features of HomeShelf

HomeShelf is a multimedia browser that allows you to browse and play videos, photos, music, and text files stored in multiple folders on a single screen. It is designed to be easy to use without requiring programming knowledge.

Access your media anywhere, on your phone, tablet, or laptop.

Supported File Types

• Videos
• Photos
• Music
• Text files

Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 10 or higher
• Browser: Latest version of Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome recommended
• Installation File: HomeShelf-Setup-x.x.x.exe

Installation Steps

1. Run the Installation File
   Double-click the HomeShelf-Setup-x.x.x.exe file.
   
   
   
   
2. Select Language and Install
   Choose the language you want to use, then click the install button.
   
   
   
   
   
3. Run the Program
   After installation is complete, launch HomeShelf from the Start menu or desktop icon.
   
   
   
   

Add Folders and Start Server

1. Add Forlder
   Choose the actual folder path on your computer.
   Click the 'Add Folder' button to register the folder in the list.
   Type the name of the folder you want to view, e.g., Movies, Photos.
   
   


2. Repeat Adding Folders
   Add as many folders as needed.
   
   
   
   
3. Start Server
   After adding all folders, click the Start Server button.
   
   
   
   

How to Access

1. Open Browser : Open Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome.
   
2. Enter Address : Enter the server address shown in the launcher into the address bar and connect.
   
3. Browse and Open Files
   Find and click the desired files on the browser screen to play or open them.

File Browsing and Searching

• Select the desired folder from the left panel.
• Click on files in the list to open or play them.
• Use the search function to quickly find files by name.

Server Management Procedures

• To use HomeShelf, click 'Start Server' in the launcher.
• When finished, return to the launcher and click 'Stop Server' to close it.

Basic Troubleshooting Steps

1. Restart the Program
   Close the HomeShelf launcher and run it again.
2. Check Folder Existence
   Make sure the registered folders still exist on your PC.
3. Retry Browser Access
   Open a new browser tab or restart the browser and try connecting again.
4. Restart Your PC
   If needed, restart your computer.

Information Needed for Support

• Windows version
• Which item was clicked
• The error message received