Windows 10: launching apps from custom shell?

Discus and support launching apps from custom shell? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I am using win 10 as the base for an htpc. My plan was to change the shell from explorer.exe to kodi.exe for a more seamless experience, no background... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Jonass21, May 28, 2016.

  1. JONASS21
    Jonass21 Win User

    launching apps from custom shell?


    I am using win 10 as the base for an htpc. My plan was to change the shell from explorer.exe to kodi.exe for a more seamless experience, no background no notifications etc. This works great except that if I try to launch any apps, Netflix and Perfect Tube, I get the error, class not registered. Both work great if I change the shell back to explorer.exe. Is there anyway around this? BTW, how I am loading them from kodi is by creating a shortcut to the app, and then Using Advanced Launcher to open the shortcut. Again this works great, if I don't use kodi as shell, which I was really hoping to do. Also only apps don't work when using kodi as shell, any regular .exe works great, such as chrome or steam

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    Jonass21, May 28, 2016
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  2. RAMESH SRINIVASAN
    Ramesh Srinivasan Win User

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    onenote-cmd is a protocol association which launches OneNote app by default (and can be customized to launch a 3rd party program like EverNote). Are you able to launch OneNote app (not referring to Office OneNote desktop program) normally?
     
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    Fender77---01 Win User
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