The Application Viewer handles the execution of the web application (ie, it is a hardened Microsoft Internet Explorer browser); however, the browser interface is hidden from the user. The title, menu, url and status bars are deactivated so that it isn't obvious to the user that they are running a web application. It provides security by preventing users and other processes from accessing the OS, provides Domain List blocking, browser toolbar functionality is optional, displays multiple attract screens when not in use, warns the user either with a configurable dialog box and/or audibly that their session is about to end, dials phone calls (ex, reservation desk or customer support hotline), integrates with barcode scanners and passes barcode data to your application, integrates with magnetic stripe readers and passes the data to your application, manages the upload and download components and resets the application back to the home page, including optionally running a logoff script, after a defined period of inactivity. Alternatively, a security mat or proximity switch can be used to initiate and end a user's session.

The Application Viewer contains Upload Data functionality which is responsible for using XML to pass usage log and survey data to KioWare Server over the Internet using either a phone line or WAN.

The Application Viewer also contains Update Content functionality which is responsible for communicating with KioWare Server to determine whether any content needs to be updated, and then using XML and HTTP to place the downloaded files in their proper location and configuring them as necessary (ex. registering a DLL or importing a registry file).

Finally the Application Viewer also contains Remote Monitoring functionality which is responsible for sending heartbeat data, event log data and urgent event data to KioWare Server. Each kiosk can be configured to send a heartbeat at regular intervals to KioWare Server that includes approximately 30 parameters that indicate the kiosk's health. Event log data is also uploaded to KioWare Server during the heartbeat transmission. Finally, KioWare constantly monitors specified devices such as printers, and when urgent events occur (such as low paper), immediate notice is sent to KioWare Server.