Media player controls not working

[Ragatag]

SteamVR Media Player loads properly into the headset for me but the controllers don't seem to work at all. It seems that you can choose to browse files on the desktop as well, maybe this will solve the problem for me, but I have no idea how to switch to desktop view.

Anyone have the same issue and/or a solution for this?

[[BA]Osiris66k]

Anyone found a fix for this?
Mine was working fine yesterday and has randomly stopped accepting inputs today.
It even has my previous file path still open from when I last used it.

[my dog jax]

Shut up pierre it has nothing to do with the controllers my vive wont let me pick anything in steam media player too. try using your ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ head

[[BA]Osiris66k]

Hey guys, I raised a support ticked with Steam and this was their response.

"I've duplicated similar problems when the Steam Media Player application window on your desktop monitor is minimized, or if the application window is below or hidden by another window.

The Media Player application uses the desktop window to navigate, and if another program is above it, it will not be able to 'click' the interface. I've seen this behavior in other applications as well under similar circumstances.

You should be able to resolve the problem by moving your desktop windows and exposing the entire Media Player application window.

We encourage you submit a bug report regarding this behavior. To submit a Bug Report for SteamVR or included features, please do the following:
Open SteamVR
From the drop-down menu, select 'Report A Bug'
Under 'Report Type' ensure 'BUG' is selected
Complete the subject line and add a description of the issue
Select 'Submit'

We also encourage you to join the conversation and visit the SteamVR discussions page for a possible solution to your issue. If you are unable to find a solution, please start a thread explaining your situation as other users may have experienced a similar issue.

These forums are regularly read by Valve's development team.

Steam Support
Jesse D"

Hopefully this helps you, I myself just downloaded VIVE VIDEO and it works perfectly and is a faaar more streamlined option in my opinion.

[tato099m5]

I'm having the same problem. The desktop version was working good, but somehow the Media Player now only plays in the VR and doesn't work. Please let me know if there is a solution or a way to move it back to desktop. Thanks

[underslung]

I couldn't control the window in VR, and couldn't get the window to show up on my desktop. I could see the pointer but it was outside of the window bounds and I couldn't bring it in.

This fixed my problem:

1. Launch SteamVR Media Player.
   
2. Open Task Manager.
   
3. (Windows 10) Click More Details
   
4. Find the steamvr_media_player.exe entry and expand it
   
5. Right click the SteamVR Media Player entry
   
6. Click Maximize
   
7. Drag the window title bar down from the top of the screen to restore the original window size but reset the stored position

Probable fix is to validate the window position against desktop bounds at startup.

[Sgt Rooney]

Originally posted by underslung:

I couldn't control the window in VR, and couldn't get the window to show up on my desktop. I could see the pointer but it was outside of the window bounds and I couldn't bring it in.

This fixed my problem:

1. Launch SteamVR Media Player.
   
2. Open Task Manager.
   
3. (Windows 10) Click More Details
   
4. Find the steamvr_media_player.exe entry and expand it
   
5. Right click the SteamVR Media Player entry
   
6. Click Maximize
   
7. Drag the window title bar down from the top of the screen to restore the original window size but reset the stored position

Probable fix is to validate the window position against desktop bounds at startup.

This fixed my problem. Thanks so damn much!!!

[stb155]

Originally posted by underslung:

I couldn't control the window in VR, and couldn't get the window to show up on my desktop. I could see the pointer but it was outside of the window bounds and I couldn't bring it in.

This fixed my problem:

1. Launch SteamVR Media Player.
   
2. Open Task Manager.
   
3. (Windows 10) Click More Details
   
4. Find the steamvr_media_player.exe entry and expand it
   
5. Right click the SteamVR Media Player entry
   
6. Click Maximize
   
7. Drag the window title bar down from the top of the screen to restore the original window size but reset the stored position

Probable fix is to validate the window position against desktop bounds at startup.

Thank you !

[Flame]

bumping this- any tips on what to do for windows 7? because that solution is not an option there

[galori]

Thanks! that worked for me too.

Flame - the problem was that the window wasn't actually visible in the regular desktop, it was hidden for some reason. Try to get it to show up on your desktop (not in VR) - light try right clicking on the app in the task bar and selecting "maximize" or "move" or whatever else you can. (maybe just clicking on it will get it to show up?)

Once you get it to show up on your desktop, the buttons start working again.

[Jackpot]

Originally posted by underslung:

I couldn't control the window in VR, and couldn't get the window to show up on my desktop. I could see the pointer but it was outside of the window bounds and I couldn't bring it in.

This fixed my problem:

1. Launch SteamVR Media Player.
   
2. Open Task Manager.
   
3. (Windows 10) Click More Details
   
4. Find the steamvr_media_player.exe entry and expand it
   
5. Right click the SteamVR Media Player entry
   
6. Click Maximize
   
7. Drag the window title bar down from the top of the screen to restore the original window size but reset the stored position

Probable fix is to validate the window position against desktop bounds at startup.

Thank you, this solution still works. Though even with More Details enabled, you first need to expand the media player task manager entry to get to the Maximise option.

You can also use the keyboard to control the media player but it's much more clunky,

[Wareblade]

Thanks underslung, you saved my life!

[Skall [CZ]]

Originally posted by underslung:

I couldn't control the window in VR, and couldn't get the window to show up on my desktop. I could see the pointer but it was outside of the window bounds and I couldn't bring it in.

This fixed my problem:

1. Launch SteamVR Media Player.
   
2. Open Task Manager.
   
3. (Windows 10) Click More Details
   
4. Find the steamvr_media_player.exe entry and expand it
   
5. Right click the SteamVR Media Player entry
   
6. Click Maximize
   
7. Drag the window title bar down from the top of the screen to restore the original window size but reset the stored position

Probable fix is to validate the window position against desktop bounds at startup.

YOU SAVE MY LIFE XD
Thx for this!

[UbiMiles]

Originally posted by underslung:

I couldn't control the window in VR, and couldn't get the window to show up on my desktop. I could see the pointer but it was outside of the window bounds and I couldn't bring it in.

This fixed my problem:

1. Launch SteamVR Media Player.
   
2. Open Task Manager.
   
3. (Windows 10) Click More Details
   
4. Find the steamvr_media_player.exe entry and expand it
   
5. Right click the SteamVR Media Player entry
   
6. Click Maximize
   
7. Drag the window title bar down from the top of the screen to restore the original window size but reset the stored position

Probable fix is to validate the window position against desktop bounds at startup.

my dude you're a legend

[yaelm]

Originally posted by underslung:

Thank you, years after !

[planezero]

The 'maximise in task manager trick' solved the focus issue, but brought on a new one for me.
Now I have a 'giant' maximised media player that wont allow itself to be resized.
Changing to a smaller desktop resolution, maximising and then changing back to original resolution doesnt work - neither do all manner of keyboard shortcuts, the window just doesn't allow itself to be resized.

In case other people run into this I will post what worked for me - may seem a little bit elaborate if you are not into powershell (like me), but it just takes entering two commands and does the job well..

With the SteamVR and the SteamVR media player running:

Open powershell as admin:
press windows key, type powershell and open as admin
Copy/paste (+ press enter) the script from below web-site straight into the command line from:
https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/SciProfile/0.3.8/Content/PSModuleUtils%5CFunctions%5CSet-Window.ps1

Enter command to run script to change the left-top position and height/width of the window (for example 1600x900):

Get-Process "steamvr_media_player" | Set-Window -X 100 -Y 40 -Width 1600 -Height 900 -Passthru -Verbose

This works for any window and you can find the process by filling in part of the application name inside asterixes like this:
Get-Process "*steam*"