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title: "KnowledgeLake Desktop Client to use the Scan App"
canonical: "https://kb.uconn.edu/space/IKB/26830897188/KnowledgeLake%20Desktop%20Client%20to%20use%20the%20Scan%20App"
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Either on the first load of the Scan App or after the software requires an update, you will be prompted to download the **KnowledgeLake Desktop Client** to use the Scan App.

## Installing the Desktop Utility

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1. From the KnowledgeLake Home Page, click **Scan**.
2. The Scan App will check whether the Desktop Client is installed or   
needs an update. If it determines you need to install the utility, you   
will be prompted. Click Download Desktop Client.
3. After downloading the Desktop Client Installer, run the downloaded **KnolwedgeLakeDesktopApplication.exe** file.
4. On the Install the Desktop Client page, choose an install path and click Install.
5. Once you've finished installing, ensure Start the desktop client. is checked and click Finish to proceed to the Scan App.