Sling Media Support - Installation help with SlingPlayer 2.0 for Windows

Helpful hints

Installation and Setup

Your password in Slingbox Setup Assistant
The Slingbox Setup Assistant does things a little differently when you set up your password! Take a look here to see how.

General Information

How to export (and import) your Favorites with SlingPlayer 1.5
Step by step instructions for exporting your favorites from SlingPlayer for Windows 1.5. Followed up by how to import them back in.

Resolutions in SlingPlayer 2.0 for Windows
SlingPlayer 2.0 for Windows can display images in four resolutions (VGA, HVGA, QVGA, and "Tiny"). Just below the TV image, an icon displays resolution you're currently watching. This article explains the differences between these resolutions.

Troubleshooting

I have Windows 2000, what version of SlingPlayer should I use?
SlingPlayer for Windows 2.0 does not support Windows 2000. You need to use the previous version, which is SlingPlayer 1.5.

SlingPlayer says "Invalid Slingbox ID" when I try to upgrade the Slingbox Software on my Slingbox Classic
If the Slingbox Software on your original ("Classic") Slingbox is very old, attempts to update it may cause an Invalid Slingbox ID error.

Troubleshooting

Installation and Setup

How to uninstall SlingPlayer 2.0 for Windows
In certain cases, you may need to uninstall SlingPlayer to help with troubleshooting. Here's how.

The Slingbox on your home network

Can't find your Slingbox on the network in Windows XP and XP/SP1?
If you can't locate your Slingbox on your home network and you're using Windows XP and XP Service Pack 1, the issue may be with the Internet Connection Firewall settings. Find out more in this article.

Remote Viewing Troubleshooting

I get an Error 0X8007274C when I try to watch TV away from home on my Vista PC
Are you getting an error 0X8007274C while attempting to connect to a remote Slingbox from your Vista PC? See this article for more information.