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  1. JEANLINGLEY
    JeanLingley Win User

    how do I open external application to play a game


    how do I open an external application on my pc

    :)
     
    JeanLingley, Aug 21, 2020
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  2. NIGELPEART
    NigelPeart Win User

    Can't open and play installed games!

    I can play Microsoft Minesweeper Daily Challenge. But unable to play the adventure game.

    When I try and open Microsoft Solitaire I get the ICON on the task bar but nothing opens.

    I tried to uninstall both use Programmes Uninstall but these games aren't listed, so unable to uninstall them.

    I even tired to turn on Windows Features, but found no mention of Games.

    I've had this problem ever since upgrading to Windows 10
     
    NigelPeart, Aug 21, 2020
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  3. NOOR_AZAM
    Noor_Azam Win User
    Applications Not Opening on my External Monitor

    Hello,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    As you are able to view the desktop and task bar on the external monitor, I suggest you to drag the applications from the laptop screen on to the external monitor and check the result.



    However, Windows 10 will open the applications on the primary monitor.

    Windows retains the position of the application that is opened, if the application is opened and dragged to the secondary monitor, upon closing the application and reopening it. The application will open on the secondary monitor.



    Hope it helps.



    Regards,

    Noor Azam S

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Noor_Azam, Aug 21, 2020
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  4. HENASITH
    henasith Win User

    how do I open external application to play a game

    PS4 external play options

    MKV is a container format which can hold unlimited number of video, audio, picture, or subtitle tracks in one file, but PS4 can play MKV files with the following specification:
    • H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile Level 4.2
    • MP3, AAC LC, AC-3 (Dolby Digital)


    Once the MKV you add to PS4 does not meet the above requirements, the problem occurs.

    To solve the issue, there are many methods and here list two of them:

    1. Handbrake is the go to free converter for video files on Mac.

    HandBrake: Open Source Video Transcoder

    Install it and then point it at one of your MKV files and convert to one of the preset MP4 defaults in the Handbrake sidebar. Under "Regular" you should be fine with "Normal" or "High Profile" settings.

    2. A step by step guide on Does PS4 Play MKV.

    The article introduces a detailed guide to help you solve PS4 won't play MKV issue.
     
    henasith, Aug 21, 2020
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