Whiteboard update requires administrative privilege (v.2.61)

For many myViewBoard users, the Whiteboard for Windows software automatically updates monthly so the user can always have the best user experience.    In the next release (v.2.61), there will be an update to Certificate Authenticator in Whiteboard for Windows which will require the user to grant administrator privileges for the update.   Fo...

How to fix touch issues when connected by HDMI and USB Touch cables?

For users who connect PC devices to the ViewBoard with HDMI and USB Touch cables, it is advised to plug in the cables first, then start our myViewBoard Whiteboard for Windows application.   The computer needs to enable touch drivers to receive feedback and use features (such as "use finger to move canvas") in different ViewBoard settings....

Why does Chromium show an Error 403 when trying to sign in via Google SSO on myViewBoard.com?

After the 2023 firmware update, myViewBoard users might encounter a failure to login, see an Error 403, or "disallow_useragent" error as shown below, when using Chromium to sign in to myViewBoard via Google SSO.              We acknowledge this issue and are working on finding a resolution. In the meantime, please adopt other means to sig...

Why can't Google Users Sign in via the Embedded Browser in Whiteboard for Windows?

Google made a change that requires you to have a compatible browser installed to complete your account addition. myViewBoard Whiteboard uses WebViews to help display web content in our app; however, Google no longer allows embedded WebViews as of September 30, 2021.   As users try to sign in to Google from the Embedded Browser (or widget)...

Why is Chrome required?

myViewBoard uses WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication) API to achieve screen sharing across various platforms such as Chromebook, PC, and Mac. Currently this can only be supported on Chrome.

How do I integrate myViewBoard with Google Classroom?

If you need to work with Google Classroom, use myViewBoard Classroom. To access myViewBoard Classroom, sign in to myviewboard.com, and click the myViewBoard Classroom link.  NOTE: This option is available only for accounts under an education entity. myViewBoard Classroom automatically integrates with Google Classroom after signing i...

Why does Whiteboard for Windows v2.68.4 require admin privilege during software update?

When running "Whiteboard for Windows v2.68.4", you'll need to have admin privilege for software update.  We highly recommend UNINSTALLING v2.68.4.0 and downloading v2.68.6.0.exe (executable file) or the latest version from myViewBoard.com/downloads.  This updated version of the software resolves the admin privilege issue.

Why do large-sized Google Slides/Doc fail to download via Magic Box in Whiteboard?

Teachers using GSuite services such as Google Slides, Google Doc, and others may fail to import large files via Magic Box in myViewBoard Whiteboard.    The limitation is a result of Google API limitations that only allow "exported PDF file(s) less than 10MB in size" to be exported successfully. If the exported file is larger than 10MB, then t...

Why can’t I play videos in the Embedded Browser? (CEF codec H.264)

The Embedded Browser was updated to support more website services; however, the Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF) has the limitation on playing video in codec H.264. This new update has affected Whiteboard users to play videos encoded in the H.264 codec. Please advise users to convert the video into Mp4 or other supported formats. This limit...

How to fix the 'Import Error' when importing docx files into Whiteboard

When users encounter 'Import Error', please adjust 'Views mode' in Windows Microsoft Word app in the steps below. First change to 'Print Layout' and close the app to fix this issue. Error message:     If Word opens in a different view, such as 'Webview' or 'Read Mode', switch to 'Print Layout' view. This can typically be done by goin...

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