That problems fixes itself in about 2 weeks, when 8.1 RTM is released (free update). That has the option to boot directly to the desktop, which should make autostart work (but haven't tested that yet).Only problem I have with windows 8 is during restart. Dont help me that MP autostarts when Modern UI is on top.
I can navigate the Modern UI with my harmony one. I've put the desktop tile top left, and directly below that the shortcut to MP. So you can either go to desktop, and start MP from there, or (even simpler)) select the MP tile and start it.If I can navigate in ModernUI with the remote there is no need for EventGhost or boot to desktop. Cant I just put a shortcut to Mediaportal in one of the tiles in ModernUI and start it using the remote?