Windows 10: PS4 Remote Play won't launch

I have tried everything I can. I've got the latest drivers. I've got the latest service packs. I'm updated on Windows 10 to the latest and greatest of everything. I've updated .NET to the latest version. I've gone through every bit of troubleshooting available. Nothing works.


LOG 1:


Faulting application name: RemotePlay.exe, version: 4.0.0.9240, time stamp: 0x5f6c7049

Faulting module name: unknown, version: 0.0.0.0, time stamp: 0x00000000

Exception code: 0xc0000005

Fault offset: 0x0345b06f

Faulting process id: 0x44cc

Faulting application start time: 0x01d6b1529b72c838

Faulting application path: C:\Program Files x86\Sony\PS Remote Play\RemotePlay.exe

Faulting module path: unknown

Report Id: 8275f92c-db24-4a31-8cb2-f2acdd7d1981

Faulting package full name:

Faulting package-relative application ID:


LOG 2:


Application: RemotePlay.exe

Framework Version: v4.0.30319

Description: The process was terminated due to an unhandled exception.

Exception Info: System.NullReferenceException

at RemoteplayUI.RemotePlayWindows..ctorBoolean

at .Main

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Windows 10 Pro 1909 and PS4 Remote Play

Trying to install the latest PS4 Play Remote and it tells me I need the latest OS upgrade (which I am on) and to get the Media Feature Pack. The link to the Media Feature Pack does not include Version 1909 and the next earlier one is a dead link.

If MS isn't updating the Media Pack, it would see the PS4 app should know that and not require it.

Any suggestions.

 

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.

 

PS4 PC Remote Play (Windows 10 support)


I just found out today that a massive update 3.5 for PS4 was rolled out last week which includes the 2 features that I've been waiting for so long.

One is the PC remote play which is supported on Windows 10. Below is a screenshot I took from my HTPC.





And the second best feature is the ability to play multimedia files from USB flashdrive and network attached storage (NAS) which works flawlessly.







There are more added features that you can find here.