Should I remove SlingPlayer for Web?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
5% remove it95% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #9,286
United States Rank #4,880
Reach 0.0404%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 19.43 days
573.25 days >
Average installed length: 301.20 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.4.0157 |
6.27% |
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| 2.4.0152 |
10.04% |
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| 2.4.0134 |
5.27% |
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| 2.4.0130 |
14.05% |
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| 2.4.0113 |
27.48% |
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| 2.4.089 |
9.41% |
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| 2.4.077 |
1.76% |
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| 2.4.072 |
1.25% |
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| 2.4.063 |
24.47% |
|
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SlingPlayer for Web
Overview
SlingPlayer for Web is a program developed by Sling Media. The most used version is 2.4.0113, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The software installer includes 5 files and is usually about 9.95 MB (10,432,512 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 88% of users of SlingPlayer for Web come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.slingmedia.com
Help link: support.slingbox.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\skype\toolbars\shared
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{C4C16155-2677-46DE-8EC2-A978204B6829}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 9.95 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by SlingPlayer for Web
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skypebrowseroptions.dll (by Microsoft) - Skype Click to Call (Skype plug-in settings dialog)
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skypec2cautoupdatesvc.exe (by Microsoft) - Updates Skype Click to Call
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skypec2cpnrsvc.exe - Phone Number Recognition (PNR) module
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skypeieplugin.dll - Skype Click to Call for Internet Explorer
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skypepnr.dll - Skype Phone Number Recognizer
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- skypeieplugin.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Skype add-on for Internet Explorer' with the class of {AE805869-2E5C-4ED4-8F7B-F1F7851A4497} (SkypeIEPluginBHO).
Internet Explorer Extension
- skypeieplugin.dll is installed as an Internet Explorer extension as 'Skype add-on for Internet Explorer (toolbar button)' with a class of {898EA8C8-E7FF-479B-8935-AEC46303B9E5}.
2 Services
- skypec2cpnrsvc.exe runs as a service named 'c2cpnrsvc' (c2cpnrsvc) "Provides phone number recognition services.".
- skypec2cautoupdatesvc.exe runs as a service named 'c2cautoupdatesvc' (c2cautoupdatesvc) "Downloads and installs product updates.".
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| skypec2cautoupdatesvc.exe |
| Memory: | 2.24 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0003701017% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00019110% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00017900% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 5,579 | |
| skypec2cpnrsvc.exe |
| Memory: | 10.32 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0014364577% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00031134% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00112512% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 64,773 | |
How do I remove SlingPlayer for Web?
You can uninstall SlingPlayer for Web from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program SlingPlayer for Web, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove SlingPlayer for Web.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by SlingPlayer for Web you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 55%
Win XP 0%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
55.01% |
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| Windows 7 |
43.98% |
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| Windows Vista |
0.88% |
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| Windows XP |
0.13% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
24.78% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
17.36% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
16.23% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
12.08% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
7.17% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
7.04% |
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Geography
87.91% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
87.91% |
| Canada |
3.32% |
| United Kingdom |
1.98% |
| Norway |
0.55% |
| Germany |
0.47% |
| Japan |
0.47% |
| DK |
0.47% |
| Spain |
0.40% |
| Brazil |
0.40% |
| Sweden |
0.40% |
| Mexico |
0.32% |
| Hong Kong |
0.24% |
| Belgium |
0.24% |
| Netherlands |
0.24% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
33.39% |
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| Dell |
27.32% |
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| Acer |
10.36% |
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| ASUS |
9.64% |
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| Toshiba |
8.04% |
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| Lenovo |
7.14% |
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| Samsung |
1.25% |
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| GIGABYTE |
1.07% |
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| Apple |
0.71% |
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| Sony |
0.54% |
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| Intel |
0.54% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
6.27% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
5.64% |
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| ASUS All Series |
4.08% |
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| LENOVO 20175 |
2.82% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
2.51% |
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| Dell XPS 8700 |
2.19% |
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About (from Sling Media)
Sling Media's flagship product, the internationally-acclaimed, Emmy award-winning Slingbox®, transforms the way consumers watch television—allowing consumers to watch their home TV on any Internet-connected PC, Mac, tablet or smartphone—from virtually anywhere in the world! Sling Media's innovative SlingPlayer™ software connects consumers on all types of computing platforms to their Slingbox, giving them complete control over their living room TV.
Publisher URL: www.slingmedia.com