I have elected to set the auto-login feature, because why else would you click on the icon except to load the software. It is a bit involved with configuration of your router, opening a specific port in order to allow communication with the ASXP software.
Contained within the instruction manual are details on how to get the web application operational on your home LAN. I was able to open the web application from my desktop in order to check it out, but I was unable to open it on my mobile devices. The main icon should be obvious, and the secondary icon is for the web application.
When installing the product, you have the option to install additional textures - I did not elect to install them as I am minding the size of the installation against my available HDD capacity. It is straightforward for anyone that has similar experience with products requiring a persistent internet connection in order to use them. Of note, you must create an account with HiFi Sim Tech to use this product. I honestly don't think I read the installation instructions, I just ran the installer. I have the latest Nvidia drivers, using X-Plane So, how does it all work? Well, let me guide you through my experience of being a newb to Active Sky XP. Now all that expertise has been brought to X-Plane for us all to enjoy. We love what we do and thank all our customers and supporters for enabling us to continue to improve and expand Active Sky! Using a hybrid weather depiction interface through X-Plane 11's weather API, a realistic, high-performance and high-fidelity weather experience is realized. We strive for the most realistic weather experience possible, always prioritizing function and fidelity above all else. HiFi is comprised of pilots, programmers and artists who share a common passion for aviation, weather and simulation. This review will focus on the basic installation and operation of the software, a real-weather enhancement add-on for X-Plane Over 20 years in development, Active Sky continues its ongoing journey in an ongoing quest to improve the simulated aviation weather experience for everyone.