# Start AE Software

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## Start the software
Double-click the Rhopoint Appearance Elements icon created on the desktop to start the software.

![Desktop icon](../_images/1769529338522-ae-icon.png)
Rhopoint Appearance Elements desktop icon

## Software Update
When connected to the web AE will check Rhopoint Servers for an update.


[AE Software Update](rhopoint-appearance-elements-ae-software-update.md)

## Additional setup
On the first start, the camera drivers are checked. If the drivers are missing, they will be installed upon confirming the following dialog:
![Install USB vision](../_images/1768553555163-1744381983081-install-usb-vision.png)
USB camera driver installation

[Install Module Licenses](rhopoint-appearance-elements-ae-licence-manager.md)