Troubleshooting & FAQ
Below are common issues and frequently asked questions about the Playboard player app.
Installation Issues
Installation aborted / WebView2 not available (Windows)
If you encounter WebView2-related errors during installation, you may need to install the WebView2 Runtime manually.
Solution:
- Download the WebView2 Runtime from the Microsoft WebView2 page
- Run the installer before attempting to install Playboard again
Display Settings
How to switch monitors?
To change which monitor the Playboard player displays on:
- Open player settings
- Hover over the top-left corner of the player window to reveal the settings menu
- Click the ⚙️ (gear) icon
- Select your monitor
- In the settings, select your desired monitor from the dropdown menu
How to change the window position?
To customise the window position:
- Open player settings
- Hover over the top-left corner of the player window to reveal the settings menu
- Click the ⚙️ (gear) icon
- Enter coordinates
- Enter custom X and Y coordinates in the position fields
- Position is relative to the top-left corner of the device
warning
Note: You cannot render content above the system taskbar on macOS. Make sure your Y coordinate accounts for the taskbar height.