SOLVED: Found there was a setting within SMPlayer under Preferences-Interface-Instances that had ``Use only one running instance`` checked by default. Once unchecked, it now opens multiple instances. Strange, I`ve never had to deal with this option before through numerous installs. Thanks to all who`ve looked and responded. Hope this helps anyone else struggling with anything like this.
FYI, VLC Player has a similar setting (which I found on a different Google search and had me looking in SMPlayer for a similar option). (end edit)
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Hi All, new member and Windows 8.1 user, so pls forgive any of my ignorance ;-)
Recently bought Acer laptop E1-510-2495 for specialized media playing use. O/S is W8.1 ver 6.3 (build 9600) 64-bit. Not on network and wireless is disabled.
I prefer to use (and have installed) SMPlayer ver 8.3 32-bit as I have a library if Playlists that I would prefer not to re-create, as well as familiarity with keybd controls.
Typically, I need to have 4-5 SMPlayer windows open, each with a different Playlist loaded.
I've been looking for solutions on the Internet, and have tried the Regedit solution of adding the following:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ImmersiveShell\Launcher
Added DWord 32-bit value and set "DesktopAppsAlwaysLaunchNewInstance" to 1
Rebooted
This did not help, nor does opening SMPlayer and right-mousing on the Taskbar icon, and using Shift while clicking on SMPlayer on the list.
Does anyone here know anything else I can try? or is it not doable with video apps in W8.1?
TIA for any advice.
FYI, VLC Player has a similar setting (which I found on a different Google search and had me looking in SMPlayer for a similar option). (end edit)
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Hi All, new member and Windows 8.1 user, so pls forgive any of my ignorance ;-)
Recently bought Acer laptop E1-510-2495 for specialized media playing use. O/S is W8.1 ver 6.3 (build 9600) 64-bit. Not on network and wireless is disabled.
I prefer to use (and have installed) SMPlayer ver 8.3 32-bit as I have a library if Playlists that I would prefer not to re-create, as well as familiarity with keybd controls.
Typically, I need to have 4-5 SMPlayer windows open, each with a different Playlist loaded.
I've been looking for solutions on the Internet, and have tried the Regedit solution of adding the following:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ImmersiveShell\Launcher
Added DWord 32-bit value and set "DesktopAppsAlwaysLaunchNewInstance" to 1
Rebooted
This did not help, nor does opening SMPlayer and right-mousing on the Taskbar icon, and using Shift while clicking on SMPlayer on the list.
Does anyone here know anything else I can try? or is it not doable with video apps in W8.1?
TIA for any advice.
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My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8.1
- Computer type
- Laptop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Acer
- CPU
- Celeron N2920