Microsoft Company actively participates in the development and promotion of devices and programs for mixed reality. One of these representatives is Mixed Reality Portal. What is this program, how does it work and how to remove or activate it? These are the 4 most frequently asked questions that users of the Windows 10 operating system are interested in.
In simple terms, this is an application that ensures synchronization of VR devices with personal computer. For it to start working, the program only needs to be launched and connected to the gadget, after which the user can safely switch to virtual reality mode. This software runs on the platform.
Launch of Mixed Reality Portal
To correctly use Mixed Reality Portal, it is advisable to use the latter Windows update Creators for Windows 10. It includes everything you need to successfully run the application.
Step by step, the user must perform the following actions:
- the first thing to do is open Windows settings 10;
- here you need to select “Update and Security”. Going to the “For Developers” tab, check the box next to “Developer Mode”;
- the program will ask if the user agrees with the selected parameters; if yes, you should press the corresponding key;
- now you need to run a search engine Windows string 10 and enter the name of the application for additional reality - Mixed Reality Portal;
- Next, you need to run the found program and give it time to download all the necessary components from the Internet. Before starting, you should check your Internet connection. The slower the provider works, the longer you will have to wait;
- after downloading is complete it will appear start screen. On it at the bottom left there is the inscription Set up simulation - you need to click on it and then confirm your actions;
- after these manipulations there should be no problems launching the Mixed Reality Portal program;
- if the user does not have a professional VR gadget, it is worth running the simulation mode. To do this, there is an icon in the left corner in the form of a screwdriver. After clicking it, the settings menu will open, in which you need to activate “Simulation” with the slider.
If everything is done correctly, the application will open a virtual Windows window 10. It was designed by the developers as a courtyard in a private house. In the central part there is a menu; it allows the user to launch any programs, for example a store that provides big choice applications, or a standard browser.
To look around, you can use the buttons on the mouse. It may not be very convenient, but these are all standard features of the simulator. The image quality will directly depend on the capabilities of the computer, in particular the video card.
How to remove Mixed Reality Portal
Today the Windows system does not provide standard removal Mixed Reality Portal applications. The whole process will be somewhat complicated, since the program is embedded deep into the OS. As for any additional functions, for example, a separate grouped policy, the company also did not provide such an option.
The maximum that can be done at the official level is to prevent the application from launching through the start menu. To do this you need to do the following:
- The user needs to open File Explorer and then type or paste into address bar The path to the folder: C:\Windows\SystemApps
- Next you need to find a folder with the following name - « Microsoft.Windows.HolographicFirstRun_cw5n1h2txyewy» .
- On this folder must be pressed right click mouse and rename it, adding an exclamation mark before the very first word in the folder name. This will be enough to remove the application from the list of launched OS programs. To return to standard settings from this exclamation point It’s worth getting rid of in a similar way.
There is one more trick to remove Mixed Reality Portal. But in this case, the procedure will affect other applications, which Microsoft developers strongly do not recommend doing.
After all, deleting other applications can cause the following negative consequences:
- When the components are removed, the options button will no longer be active. To run them in the future, you will have to use context menu;
- It will no longer be possible to use the built-in search after the user has deleted the applications.
Indeed, sometimes it happens that the user is not afraid of such changes. So he decides to remove “portal” from the list of applications. To do this you need to do the following:
- Create a restore point.
- Create a file using notepad to put the code in:
@net.exe session >nul 2>&1
@if ErrorLevel 1 (echo "Run as administrator" & pause && exit)
sc stop tiledatamodelsvc
move /y %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\TileDataLayer %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\ TileDataLayer.old
Disable or uninstall Mixed Reality Portal app Windows 10
We previously told you that new versions Windows 10 such as Creators Update and later there was a new feature called " Mixed reality"Which is also known as" Windows holographic". This feature provides virtual reality and 3D experience for Windows 10 users.
If you don't want to use this feature or if your Windows 10 device is not compatible minimum requirements to the hardware to run Mixed Reality, you can remove it using the following guide:
Using the above guide, you can remove Mixed Reality functionality from your Windows 10 computer, but it does not remove Mixed reality portal Application from your computer. The app is stored with Windows 10 so you can reinstall the Mixed Reality feature in the future by simply launching the app. The Mixed Reality Portal may reinstall the Mixed Reality feature on first launch.
If you uninstalled the Mixed Reality feature from Windows 10, another person may mistakenly reinstall the feature by accidentally launching the Mixed Reality Portal app from the Start menu.
The Mixed Reality Portal application cannot be uninstalled using the PowerShell method since the application is protected by Windows 10. Therefore, we will help to rename its folder method, which we used long ago when uninstalling Cortana search applications. Microsoft Edge, Contact Support and Feedback in Windows 10:
Once we rename the folder containing the Mixed Reality Portal executable (MixedRealityPortal.exe), it will stop working and no one will be able to launch it from their shortcut. It will never use system resources and will never run in the background.
If you also want to disable or restrict the Mixed Reality Portal app in Windows 10 operating system, next steps will help you:
1. First of all, open the following folder:
You can open the folder directly using SystemApps commands in the RUN window.
2. Now find the following folder:
Microsoft.Windows.HolographicFirstRun_cw5n1h2txyewy
3. Right-click the folder and select rename option. Alternatively, you can select a folder and click F2 to rename it.
When renaming a folder, do not remove its name completely. Just add new characters like TANK or ! or any desired character at the beginning of the name. For example, we added BAK_ at the beginning of the folder name to change its name.
Windows will show you a dialog box that says "You must grant administrator permission to rename this folder", click Continue Button.
You may also receive another UAC (User Account Control) dialog that displays the message “Do you want to allow this application to make changes to your device?” Click Yes Button.
That's all. Now try to launch the Mixed Reality Portal application from the Start menu, nothing will happen. You have successfully disabled the Mixed Reality Portal app in Windows 10.
THE NOTE: If you encounter difficulty renaming a folder, first move it to the folder and then rename it. You can take the property as described in the following guides:
PS: In the future, if you want to enable the application again, simply restore its original folder name.
On Windows 10, starting with version 1703 Creators Update appeared new features“Mixed Reality” and the Mixed Reality Portal application for working with virtual or extended reality. Use and configuration of these features are only available if you have the appropriate equipment and your computer or laptop meets the required specifications.
Most users currently cannot or do not see the need to use mixed reality, and therefore are looking for ways to remove the Mixed Reality Portal, and in some cases (if support is available) - the Mixed Reality item in Windows settings 10. How to do this will be discussed in the instructions.
Unfortunately, there is no working way to remove Mixed Reality Portal in Windows 10 from the list of applications without affecting other applications. But there are ways to:
- Remove all Windows 10 Store apps and built-in UWP apps from the menu (only classic desktop apps, including built-in ones, will remain).
- Make it impossible to launch the Mixed Reality Portal.
- Create a restore point (it may be useful if you are not happy with the result). Cm. .
- Open Notepad (just start typing “notepad” in the taskbar search) and paste the following code
As a result from the menu Windows Start 10, the Mixed Reality Portal will disappear, all shortcuts to store applications, as well as tiles for such applications (and you will not be able to add them there).
Side effects: the settings button will not work (but you can access it through the context menu of the Start button), as well as search on the taskbar (the search itself will work, but launching from it will not be possible).
The second option is quite useless, but perhaps it will be useful to someone:
- Go to the folder C:\Windows\SystemApps\
- Rename the folder Microsoft.Windows.HolographicFirstRun_cw5n1h2txyewy(I recommend just adding some symbols or the .old extension - so that you can easily return the original folder name).
After this, although the Mixed Reality Portal will remain in the menu, it will no longer be possible to launch it from there.
If in the future there are more simple ways removal of Mixed Reality Portal, affecting only this application, I will definitely add to the manual.
The mixed reality portal is a classic application that is designed to configure Mixed Reality in Windows system . Also serves as a control center for the mixed reality environment on your computer.
On the mixed reality portal you can:
- View the stream live (Windows Mixed Reality Ultra only). To turn this feature on or off, select Stop watching or Start watching. (You can also turn preview on and off from the menu Start mixed reality.)
- View the status of your headset and controllers. Select Menu to view all information.
- Configure new controllers. Select Menu → Setting up controllers.
- Enable or disable the border. Select Menu → Enable/disable border. (If you turn this option off, you will be required to remain seated for safety reasons.)
- Create a new border. Select Menu → Perform configuration.
- View photos in mixed reality. Select Menu → View photos in mixed reality
- Download mixed reality apps and games. Select Menu → Download apps for mixed reality.
Solving common Windows Mixed Reality problems
If you're having trouble or receiving an error message when using the Mixed Reality Portal, try the following solutions.
Restart Windows Mixed Reality
- Restart your computer, and then reconnect your headset.
Make sure your computer recognizes your headset
If rebooting doesn't help, make sure you are using a headset that is recognized by the computer. Click the Start button and in the search box type device Manager and select the appropriate option from the list. Expand Mixed reality devices, and make sure your kit is listed.
If it is not listed, try the following:
- Connect the headset to another port on your computer if it is free.
- Make sure you have installed Latest updates software from the Windows Update service.
- Delete and re-install Windows installation Mixed Reality:
- Disconnect the headset from the computer (both wires).
- Select Settings → Mixed reality→ Delete.
- Remove motion controller pairing: Select Settings → Devices → Bluetooth and other devices. Select each controller and then select Remove device.
- To reinstall Windows Mixed Reality, plug your headset back into your computer.
Frequent error messages
Here are a few things to try for specific messages: about Windows errors Mixed Reality.
| If you see a message | Try the following solutions |
|---|---|
| Check USB cable | Connect your headphones to a different USB port (and make sure it's a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port). You can also try removing hubs and extenders between your phone and computer. |
| Check the monitor cable | Try the following solutions:
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| Having problems | Follow the general troubleshooting procedure described above. |
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