@SageLois When you run the installer, do you get the popup that says Windows protected your PC where you have to click more info and run anyway?
If you had a previous version installed, you may need to delete the settings and let them repopulate. Go to C:\Users\YOUR_USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\FeralHTPC\user_settings.json and delete the user_settings.json file. Restart the FeralHTPC app and see if it works.
It has never worked for me, even the first time I installed it, which was 1.1.17. I then uninstalled, tried reinstalling, still wouldn't start up. Uninstalled again, installed an earlier version - still won't start. My appdata\roaming.. doesn't have a FeralHTPC folder (since it's currently not installed). Just tried reinstalling again, and again, it simply won't start up. There is nothing in ...appdata\roaming, no settings to set up, etc. I tried running the install as admin & running the app as admin. No difference.
I think the first time I tried to install, I did get the Windows popup & said go ahead anyway; subsequent times, it hasn't bugged me, but it never shows in task manager, no entry in appdata\roaming, no visible sign of anything happening when I try to run it.
There must be something blocking the install. I have not experienced this issue and can not replicate it. Maybe the other project, WinChannels, would work better for you.
Perhaps his .Net framework is an older version (given he's using Windows 10).
Yes, I'm using Windows 10 and the release @chDVRuser provided for pluto-Windows_4C did work where the other one didn't.
I think the two versions of Microsoft Windows Desktop Runtime, one being 6.0.16 and the other being 8.0.22, that I see in my Programs & Features are dotnet. Since there are 2 of them, I gather than multiple versions can live together, but not sure where to get a later version if that's what's needed. I don't let microsoft update my PC whenever it feels like it.
I have played with WinChannels, but it seemed that Feral had some features that I would like that are not in WinChannels, so it would be nice if I could get it working.
I will test on Windows 10 later today. My wife has a Windows 10 PC I can test with.
Not by any chance is your Windows 10 a 32-bit version?
Edit: I am working on an update that includes native C++ libraries needed for VLC and FFmpeg. This may not fix your issue though. Make sure you have a current version of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable installed on your PC. Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable.
This next release also has an attempt to add support for StreamLinks and StreamFiles in the Videos section. I will test it and publish it later today.
I have to say, fantastic job on this client. It’s really nice for even just a laptop.
is WAN streaming working?
i cant seem to get it to recognie my away from home server address...
Doesnt seem to log anything in debug.
If you can access the server on your local network, Feral should be able to connect to it. You should be able to add the server address in settings and it should save it and allow you to select it.
Ive added it and saved it (the address given by CDVR for "away from home"), but its doesn't seem find anything. note that this is NOT local. its internet.
Maybe add a test server connection button since there's nothing in the debug log.
If the address of the server is not available on the local network, it will not connect. If you have Tailscale running on both machines and use the Tailscale address of the machine running your remote server (ex. 100.xxx.xxx.xx:8089) it should connect.
yeah, im just trying to use it remotely. no tailscale, no vpn.
as a replacement for the webpage.
I will add that to feature requests.
Even if its just the librarys for now, that would be fine
@blkpanthr I was testing with the IP Channels provides for away from home link. I made sure to be on a different network so it would actually be remote. It worked fine. I will do some more testing tomorrow to confirm.
@SageLois I grabbed an old laptop from work that has Windows 10 on it. I was able to install the test version, but it crashed when starting. I tested on my wife's Windows 10 when I got home and everything worked fine. I will continue to test at work tomorrow and see if I can figure out why it crashes. I am going to release Beta 1.1.8 as soon as I have some time later today. Try to install it and see if you can at least get it to install.
Im trying to use my library, it cant even find the server.
Dd you us the my.channelsdvr.net link as the server?
Yes, the https://(alphanumericIP).u.channelsdvr.net:8089/