windows 8 music app makes me want to punch babies

So how exactly do I get the music from the music app to my actual computer?????

First, "Welcome to the Eight Forums." . . .
Second: Forget the Modern UI music app (I sent it packing). You can use WMP, or download something different like iTunes, Winamp, etc..
You will have fewer headaches. . . Good luck.

Use Music Info app from the Windows Store, Zune Software, Windows Media Player, or VLC player.

Xbox Music isn't good enough other than streaming.

Coke Robot said:

Use Music Info app from the Windows Store, Zune Software, Windows Media Player, or VLC player.

Xbox Music isn't good enough other than streaming.

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Sorry there Mr. Robot, but I tested just about all the Media /Music players from the Windows Store, and have to say there isn't one good one amongst those offered. I will stay with iTunes and Winamp. . .that just me though. . .:thumb:

Windows media player is my default player plus I also use iTunes, never even tried the music app so I have no opinion of it.

Well I was looking more for actual help on how to get music from the app to my actual computer, my music is no where on my computer, i tried looking. I use the app and I can tell you it down right blows.

in order to download music to your computer, you have to pay for an Xbox Music subscription. that will let you download the streaming library to your computer. then you can copy it to your portable MP3 players.

the free Xbox Music subscription lets you add the music to your library but only for streaming. all the streaming music in your library can only play when you're connected.

I personally really enjoy the Xbox Music app because it feels like you own thousands of songs. I don't download music illegally and as a result, I only own a few hundred songs. but with the music app, it's like any music you want to listen to, you have. you can add them to your library and make playlists with songs that you didn't have to buy. really great. and the music discovery is the best feature. I heard groups that I would've never heard of normally.

bisch7 said:

Well I was looking more for actual help on how to get music from the app to my actual computer, my music is no where on my computer, i tried looking. I use the app and I can tell you it down right blows.

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Are you talking about your own music, the stuff you own, or music you're trying to stream?

Oh, and what did you use in the past, on what platform.

he must be talking about the streaming music. because his own previously obtained music is already on his PC. in order to physically have the streaming music on his PC, he would have to have a paid subscription which allows him to download an unlimited purchase of songs.

dirtyvu said:

he must be talking about the streaming music. because his own previously obtained music is already on his PC. in order to physically have the streaming music on his PC, he would have to have a paid subscription which allows him to download an unlimited purchase of songs.

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Yes, I probably misunderstood because he said HIS music wasn't to be found on his computer. Anyway, you're right about the Xbox music App I'm starting to really enjoy it, I have loads of my own music ripped to my NAS and PC but I enjoy the new music it finds on the choice you make.
As a HTPC interface Windows 8 is awesome, I also have MCE installed which is also great for music.

Xbox Music App on it's own with your own music files probably isn't that bad. Xbox Box Music App combined with Xbox Music Pass, other Windows 8 devices (Windows Phone 8, Surface RT, Windows 8 laptop) and a NAS or home server is absolutely garbage. With Zune software, Zune Pass, Windows 7, WP7 and NAS or home server everything worked flawlessly, now nothing works.

works for me... works for others as well. maybe if you described your setup, we could help you out.

Lee said:

Coke Robot said:

Use Music Info app from the Windows Store, Zune Software, Windows Media Player, or VLC player.

Xbox Music isn't good enough other than streaming.

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Sorry there Mr. Robot, but I tested just about all the Media /Music players from the Windows Store, and have to say there isn't one good one amongst those offered. I will stay with iTunes and Winamp. . .that just me though. . .:thumb:

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Hi there
VLC/Winamp/Foobar / Media Monkey / zillion others

Why bother with these "Craplets" from the Store or anywhere else.

This IS NOT a W8 problem -- just bad applications -- and you never have to use these if you don't want to.

I'm amazed at the WMC comments on W8 too -- I never bothered with Windows Media Center on earlier versions either.

So many complaints here about Windows 8 aren't really Windows 8 problems at all but just totally 100% bad "Craplets" including 99.99% of the "Pre canned / installed" Tiles.

Ms should have built on Dynamic "Gadgets" for this type of stuff and then allowed a user to WINDOW it (whether full screen or in a Window).

In any case I don't think the built in application plays FLAC or plays by FOLDERS so that application would in any case be a no-no for me.

VLC / Winamp both do this perfectly.

Cheers
jimbo

Winamp/VLC doesn't give you a library of millions of songs. Sure, if you pirate a ton of music (which many people have).

There's a ton that can be improved with the Xbox Music app. But at its core, the ability to play whatever song you want, whenever you want is a major draw.

Music app?
Nah... it has issues (undesired behavior and glitches + nobody to help about it), I have issues with it, he, she, it, everybody, has issues with it... use something else.