Windows 10: I HATE the Store -- How to Hose up perfectly good apps (PLEX)

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  1. jimbo45 Win User

    I HATE the Store -- How to Hose up perfectly good apps (PLEX)


    Hi there

    I made the mistake of installing PLEX via the store -- what a dogs dinner they've made of the PLEX app -- complicated to use - no easy way to add libraries / modify libraries etc and can't find any way that it stays as a system service in the hidden system icons on the toolbar.

    I've uninstalled it and downloaded the PROPER app from the PLEX site -- much better. Now it's working PROPERLY again. (Bonus too --use Any Browser you like for the web interface - not that stupid Edge !! although it will of course work with that too if you actually like Edge).

    Ms if the store apps are typically like this then why don't you (Ms) JUST FORGET ABOUT THE STORE.

    Seems totally USELESS !!!!

    Cheers
    jimbo

    :)
     
    jimbo45, Oct 18, 2016
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  2. Kosh---01 Win User

    Flash player support for video playback in Lumia 800

    The BBC has up until now not been interested in creating a version for Windows Phone. While technically there is no reason to not be able to view iPlayer content, there are apps like

    Plex
    which give you access to the iPlayer content.
     
    Kosh---01, Oct 18, 2016
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  3. Kosh---01 Win User
    Lumia 900 Various Issues

    Hi Blckdmnd,



    If you are running a personal server like a ReadyNAS or PC I would like to suggest you try

    Plex
    which I personally use to stream media to my Lumia and I find this to be a very good app well worth the asking price.



    Visit the Plex website for more information. They also have a very good and supportive
    forum for the app which is receiving regular updates.



    Hope this helps. Let us know how you get on!

    Kosh
     
    Kosh---01, Oct 18, 2016
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  4. I HATE the Store -- How to Hose up perfectly good apps (PLEX)

    The store app is for viewing your media, just like the iOS, Android, PMP, TV Apps etc

    If you want to add libraries or any other management features then you need to use the server, as has always been the case
     
    paulsalter, Oct 18, 2016
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  5. jimbo45 Win User
    Hi there
    @paulsalter

    Thanks for the info -- I'm sure I'm not the only one who has made this type of mistake -- the Store should say do you want server / player or whatever just like the main app from the website does.

    This type of install is going to cause a lot more aggro if apps are different depending on if the store is used or from the website --having multiple sources like that with different functionality is only going to create endless confusion. !!

    Anyway up and running again

    Thanks

    Cheers
    jimbo
     
    jimbo45, Oct 18, 2016
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  6. f14tomcat Win User
    The Store is run by the Marketing Department.

    The OS is run by the Engineering Department.

    Both are run by the Bean Counter Department!
     
    f14tomcat, Oct 18, 2016
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  7. jimbo45 Win User
    Hi there

    Thanks !!! I think that says it all !!!

    Perhaps I'm getting TOO OLD to put my brain into "Dumb accept everything" mode. !!!!

    Perhaps Windows has a "Brain Mode" setting of operation somewhere on the control panel / policies menu.I

    If you have a certain IQ over say about 9 then you can't use windows anymore !!!! Or at least you will have to read about 497 pages in 47 languages whether or not Windows conforms to the 3,000 or more world wide trade agreements. and agree to each one before continuing!!

    Glad I'm coming up to retirement --seems 97 % of business is looking at regulations, deciphering "Consultant-ese", performing totally Bonkers Health and safety stuff while if you are lucky you might get 3% of your time actually doing USEFUL work / or stuff you actually enjoy doing.

    Cheers
    jimbo
     
    jimbo45, Oct 18, 2016
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  8. bro67 Win User

    I HATE the Store -- How to Hose up perfectly good apps (PLEX)

    Jimbo the DVR Beta is working fine at this point. You can get it from the Plex forum sticky. Even if you do not use the DVR, it is better than what some Bean Counter at Microsoft thinks.
     
    bro67, Apr 5, 2018
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