Windows 8 'Music' app not working properly...

Mario1 · 11-25-12, 08:14 PM

I haven't used the default Xbox Music application that Windows 8 comes with since a week or two now so I've just found out about the problem.
Whenever I try to play any music it says "Have you been traveling? You can use Xbox Music away from home for up to 2 weeks." and says I should buy an "Xbox music pass" in order to listen to my songs...
My IP is the same, my account says I'm from Bulgaria, so do my regional settings & etc, don't see what could be causing this.
Are Microsoft trying to rip us off or something? I don't wanna pay 15 bucks per month just 'cause the darn program doesn't work correctly..

JeremyCT · 11-25-12, 08:28 PM

What are you trying to do? I'm pretty sure the Start Screen Music app is for internet connected music playing only though the XBox 360 service. If you don't have a paid Live subscription, you won't be able to use it beyond the trial.

If you just want to play music from your device directly, just Windows Media Player.

Mario1 · 11-25-12, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JeremyCT

What are you trying to do? I'm pretty sure the Start Screen Music app is for internet connected music playing only though the XBox 360 service. If you don't have a paid Live subscription, you won't be able to use it beyond the trial.

If you just want to play music from your device directly, just Windows Media Player.

There are a couple of free songs from mixtapes n whatnot, they don't require purchase.
I haven't been paying my Live subscription since well over an year now, because my PayPal got limited, yet I still have a gold subscription. I guess its some kind of a bug. I told Microsoft about it, but they didn't fix it, so yeah - I have a gold subscription or at least that's what their website says.

Mario1 · 12-01-12, 02:07 PM

bumping it up

redduc900 · 12-01-12, 02:35 PM

I remember reading something about the Music Cloud option in the Xbox Music app. I don't know if that setting would have anything to do w/ your problem though.

Mario1 · 12-02-12, 06:26 AM

Where can I find this option? Can't find it in the application/account settings.

redduc900 · 12-02-12, 10:47 AM

It's under Preferences...

jaysonkurt · 01-20-13, 06:07 AM

have you tried playing your music with other players? if not then I suggest playing it with vlc.

Mario1 · 01-23-13, 09:02 AM

Problem persists, I like using the Windows 8 'Music' app, because it has free previews n whatnot, helps me on my journey to having THE best music library.
I'm currently using Aimp, hoping the problem will eventually resolve itself.

11-25-12, 08:14 PM	Thread Starter #1
Mario1 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pleven, Bulgaria	Windows 8 'Music' app not working properly... I haven't used the default Xbox Music application that Windows 8 comes with since a week or two now so I've just found out about the problem. Whenever I try to play any music it says "Have you been traveling? You can use Xbox Music away from home for up to 2 weeks." and says I should buy an "Xbox music pass" in order to listen to my songs... My IP is the same, my account says I'm from Bulgaria, so do my regional settings & etc, don't see what could be causing this. Are Microsoft trying to rip us off or something? I don't wanna pay 15 bucks per month just 'cause the darn program doesn't work correctly.. __________________ Dis is mai Pee-Cee; MB: Gigabyte 990FXA-D3 (rev 1.x) CPU: Phenom II X4 850 (stock clocks, undervolted @ 1,3v) CPU Cooler; Box AM2 cooler RAM: 2x4GB Corsair Vengeance & 1x2GB Corsair XMS3 @ 804mhz 9-9-9-24 1T CR Graphics card: HD3650 1GB DDR2 (400/400, runs at x4 for some weird reason) HDD: WesternDigital Caviar Black 1TB, SATA III, 64MB Cache PSU:Corsair CX430 Case: CoolerMaster Elite 430 (3x 120mm Thermaltake intake fans; 1 front, 1 side, 1 bot. 3x 120mm Thermaltake exhaust fans; 2 top, 1 back)
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11-25-12, 08:28 PM	#2
JeremyCT Member Join Date: Feb 2009	What are you trying to do? I'm pretty sure the Start Screen Music app is for internet connected music playing only though the XBox 360 service. If you don't have a paid Live subscription, you won't be able to use it beyond the trial. If you just want to play music from your device directly, just Windows Media Player. __________________ QX9650 @3.66 GHz (P45) EVGA GTX 570 SC 797/1594/975
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12-01-12, 02:07 PM	Thread Starter #4
Mario1 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pleven, Bulgaria	bumping it up __________________ Dis is mai Pee-Cee; MB: Gigabyte 990FXA-D3 (rev 1.x) CPU: Phenom II X4 850 (stock clocks, undervolted @ 1,3v) CPU Cooler; Box AM2 cooler RAM: 2x4GB Corsair Vengeance & 1x2GB Corsair XMS3 @ 804mhz 9-9-9-24 1T CR Graphics card: HD3650 1GB DDR2 (400/400, runs at x4 for some weird reason) HDD: WesternDigital Caviar Black 1TB, SATA III, 64MB Cache PSU:Corsair CX430 Case: CoolerMaster Elite 430 (3x 120mm Thermaltake intake fans; 1 front, 1 side, 1 bot. 3x 120mm Thermaltake exhaust fans; 2 top, 1 back)
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12-01-12, 02:35 PM	#5
redduc900 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: WCG@home in Portland	I remember reading something about the Music Cloud option in the Xbox Music app. I don't know if that setting would have anything to do w/ your problem though. __________________ "Taking Your Posting to the Next Level" "Unofficial Posting Guidelines" "Forum FAQs, Guidelines, and Rules" "Signatures: Content, Size and readability"
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12-02-12, 06:26 AM	Thread Starter #6
Mario1 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pleven, Bulgaria	Where can I find this option? Can't find it in the application/account settings. __________________ Dis is mai Pee-Cee; MB: Gigabyte 990FXA-D3 (rev 1.x) CPU: Phenom II X4 850 (stock clocks, undervolted @ 1,3v) CPU Cooler; Box AM2 cooler RAM: 2x4GB Corsair Vengeance & 1x2GB Corsair XMS3 @ 804mhz 9-9-9-24 1T CR Graphics card: HD3650 1GB DDR2 (400/400, runs at x4 for some weird reason) HDD: WesternDigital Caviar Black 1TB, SATA III, 64MB Cache PSU:Corsair CX430 Case: CoolerMaster Elite 430 (3x 120mm Thermaltake intake fans; 1 front, 1 side, 1 bot. 3x 120mm Thermaltake exhaust fans; 2 top, 1 back)
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12-02-12, 10:47 AM	#7
redduc900 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: WCG@home in Portland	It's under Preferences... Attached Images __________________ "Taking Your Posting to the Next Level" "Unofficial Posting Guidelines" "Forum FAQs, Guidelines, and Rules" "Signatures: Content, Size and readability"
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jaysonkurt Registered Join Date: Aug 2012	have you tried playing your music with other players? if not then I suggest playing it with vlc.
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01-23-13, 09:02 AM	Thread Starter #9
Mario1 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pleven, Bulgaria	Problem persists, I like using the Windows 8 'Music' app, because it has free previews n whatnot, helps me on my journey to having THE best music library. I'm currently using Aimp, hoping the problem will eventually resolve itself. __________________ Dis is mai Pee-Cee; MB: Gigabyte 990FXA-D3 (rev 1.x) CPU: Phenom II X4 850 (stock clocks, undervolted @ 1,3v) CPU Cooler; Box AM2 cooler RAM: 2x4GB Corsair Vengeance & 1x2GB Corsair XMS3 @ 804mhz 9-9-9-24 1T CR Graphics card: HD3650 1GB DDR2 (400/400, runs at x4 for some weird reason) HDD: WesternDigital Caviar Black 1TB, SATA III, 64MB Cache PSU:Corsair CX430 Case: CoolerMaster Elite 430 (3x 120mm Thermaltake intake fans; 1 front, 1 side, 1 bot. 3x 120mm Thermaltake exhaust fans; 2 top, 1 back)
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