RunningMan1972 1 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Hi does anyone know the exact name that Windows 8.1 uses for media browser from the metro start menu. I am trying to make a batch file to load media browser, this way I can put a entry to go straight to the app from media centre. It's not media browser by the way lol.. here is an example for loading the weather app cmd.exe /c start "" "bingweather:" bigweather is the actual real name of the metro weather app. any help would be appreciated thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaefurr 1337 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I've checked but haven't been able to figure it out either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Starkadius 219 Posted January 19, 2015 Solution Share Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) I was not able to find the Win 8.1 name for the app but this worked for me inside a batch file: explorer.exe shell:AppsFolder\436337Illusions.com.MediaBrowser_77hd5e1v1hqs4!App Not sure if the name is unique per installation but if it is here is how you can get it: In the Run dialog type shell:AppsFolder , This will then take you to the Applications folder that stores desktop and modern apps Go to the View menu (ALT-V) , select "Choose details" and then checkmark AppUserModeId. Click Okay Change the folder view (ALT-V) to "Details" and the AppUserModeId column will appear. The AppUserModeId value that appears down the list for Media Browser is what will be used in the batch file. Edited January 19, 2015 by Starkadius 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningMan1972 1 Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Thank you so much for your response, been trying to work this out for the pass day or so. explorer.exe shell:AppsFolder\436337Illusions.com.MediaBrowser_77hd5e1v1hqs4!App worked like a charm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starkadius 219 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 No problem. Glad it worked for you. Hope it helps others as well that want to do something similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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