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TGB.tv donations drive !

Last post by Kevin Chalet « Tue Aug 27, 2024 3:39 pm
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by holidayboy » Tue Nov 07, 2023 8:47 am » in Forum Operations & Feedback

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Hi all,

Just a quick post to see if any of our members are willing / able to make a small donation to help cover our running costs?

I completely understand that times are hard for a lot of folks and many people are unable to offer any financial support.

Please don't feel pressured into donating...

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Who do I PM to add UDID for iOS My Media Center Ceton app? I was able to download but it will not install. If I can get working I will donate.

See

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WMC 8.9.1 Installation MSI Released

Last post by backfire4 « Fri Aug 30, 2024 1:49 am
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by garyan2 » Sat Jan 28, 2023 5:23 am
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I just released version 8.9.1 of the WMC installer for Win8.1/10/11. This version is based on both 8.8.5 and v13 by @technodevotee to perhaps give a better experience along with a couple fixes needed that I didn't know about until earlier this month.

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Had to reinstall and then run one of the commands given in the terminal window - basically just corrupt files - got it working finally :D I just can't find any channels :oops: :arrow: Now I have to do some work on my antenna system.

Anyone know how to add some free/paid IPTV feeds? I have...
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Last post by backfire4
Fri Aug 30, 2024 1:49 am
WMC 8.8.5 MSI Installation Package for Win10/11

Last post by Mcdev « Thu Aug 29, 2024 7:41 am
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by garyan2 » Sun Feb 13, 2022 5:14 pm
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I am surprised no one has done this earlier, but I have created an MSI installation package for WMC 8.8.5. This package has a lot of benefits that we don't get from the zip package we have been using for quite a while. I have it working without issue on Win10 and Win11 for ATSC. You can download it...

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Yes. any cable tuner that involves using a cable card.

Thanks!
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Thu Aug 29, 2024 7:41 am
WMC 8.8.5 - No TV signal since August update

Last post by IT Troll « Thu Aug 22, 2024 10:37 pm
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by 1ST1 » Sun Aug 18, 2024 12:25 pm

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Hello, my WMC 8.8.5 installation displays No TV signal via systray icon since August update on Win 10 23H2. It does not record TV, live view does not work, scanning for new channels does not habe any result, and so on. The PC has a DVB-S 2 card which is still recognized in device manager. I created...

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Live Linux or Windows on USB to test with another OS.

If you suspect a Windows update you could remove those or revert to a restore point.

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Thu Aug 22, 2024 10:37 pm
Media Center Studio Alternatives for WMC on Win 10

Last post by Hi-Def_PCs « Tue Aug 20, 2024 9:54 pm
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by Hi-Def_PCs » Fri Aug 16, 2024 7:19 pm

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Dear WMC Friends,

Netflix stopped supporting movie downloads to Windows devices, so I am setting up my 2in1 Win 10 laptop to play recorded WMC movies for when I travel by air without Internet access. The community WMC and Recorded TVHD installed just fine, but the-used-to-work version of Media...

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Ah crap, I read registry entries so I thought your question was about MCT (I said MCS but that screen is a MCT thing, obviously) :lol:

Well... duh! Thank you for your help and the slap in the face! :oops:

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Tue Aug 20, 2024 9:54 pm
WMC V8.8.5 wont start

Last post by Jacoats « Thu Aug 15, 2024 3:27 pm
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by M29XNT » Mon May 06, 2024 12:41 pm

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hello everyone, im pretty new to the fourms and i wanted to use WMC on Windows 10 22h2 (OS BUILD:19045.4291), so i downloaded version 8.8.5 via a youtube video, did the installation and when i tried to start it up, it just did nothing.
i checked task manager and the tray application launched for...

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Thanks for all the feed back. I finally stumbled on the cause. It was the Ceton My Media Center service. When I stopped that, WMC started up as ususal. Then I restarted the service and am able to use the app like always. So … 🤷🏻‍♂️

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Last post by Jacoats
Thu Aug 15, 2024 3:27 pm
32 Tuner limit

Last post by Jacoats « Thu Aug 15, 2024 3:17 pm
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by Jacoats » Mon Aug 05, 2024 5:26 pm

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Hey Guys,
I have an issue with w10MCE in that even though I click the “allow 32 tuners “ button in Tweak MCE inside of the EPG123 client gui, but I still only see 4 tuners if each type. I have eight virtual iptv tuners set up but I only ever see the first four. Anyone have any insight here ?

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Hi Gary - thanks for all your hard work saving WMC for us. Yes I have run thru mce setup several times after clicking the button to expand tuners in the tweak mce section of the epg123 client tool. I don’t know why I only see 4 tuners. MCE only shows me the first 4 I have set up.

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Thu Aug 15, 2024 3:17 pm
XBOX 360 Extender on MCE Windows 10

Last post by technodevotee « Tue Jul 23, 2024 7:15 pm
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by Vortex7 » Mon Oct 30, 2017 6:18 am

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Hi Everyone,

I have built a new PC and setup 8.8.1 MCE on Windows 10 Pro (1607) and its setup and working well. The tuners, EPG, Scheduled recordings etc are working correctly. I am trying to get an XBOX 360 working with Win 10 and have modified the termsrv.dll file to allow an extender to connect...

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In 2020, I spent several months trying to get my Xbox 360 working with versions of WMC later than V12 and Windows 10 later than V1503 and documented my experiments here:

The result was that V13 almost worked with 1503 but wasn't reliable. Any later version of either software simply didn't work....

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Last post by technodevotee
Tue Jul 23, 2024 7:15 pm
Extenders on Windows 10 Media Center

Last post by paulcarrm9mx « Sun Jul 21, 2024 9:04 am
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by davomate » Wed Jan 08, 2020 1:05 am

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Due to Microsoft stopping support releases for Windows 7, I recently updated my Windows 7 to Windows 10 and installed Media Center 8.8.4. All good except I cannot add my two xbox 360 extenders.

When I try to add them it says configuration error. I have added the media center extender to the...

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Hi can you get the extender to mirror V8 8.4 or v13 or are extenders worthless for windows 10/11 I'm looking at getting one to extend my v13 version to a first floor TV

Thanks Paul

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Sun Jul 21, 2024 9:04 am
Can't Delete Recorder Default Disk

Last post by Space « Fri Jul 19, 2024 9:01 pm
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by powellwc » Thu Jul 18, 2024 4:05 pm

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I've been using WMC 8.8.5 on Windows 10 for about a year with no problems. In the last month I have been not been able to record tv shows due to There will not be enough disk space to record this show I have always deleted the default recording location on the system disk and put it on a separate...

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I was working in settings/TV/Recorder/Recorder Storage but I was not understanding the object of the menu. It is to pick one disk to use for storage and I was thinking it was meant to configure all the disks. Once I realized that viewing disk D:, setting the allowed TV storage, and then saving...

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Last post by Space
Fri Jul 19, 2024 9:01 pm
Need Media Center in 32Bit for old Asus PC

Last post by technodevotee « Sun Jul 14, 2024 3:51 pm
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by Bookwood » Tue Jun 04, 2024 8:13 am

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Hello, I switched to Windows 10 in the 32-bit version for my very old Asus EeeTop ET 2002T.
The computer is intended exclusively for music and is not on a network.

Can someone please provide me with the latest 32-bit version of the Media Center software?
Kind regards
Christian

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I can send you a PM with a link to download a 32bit version of V13.

There is also a reworked 32bit version available on MDL but I haven't tried it.

If you aren't already registered on there, you will need to do so to see the post and download it.

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Last post by technodevotee
Sun Jul 14, 2024 3:51 pm
WMC FS On Intel GPUs SOLVED

Last post by Kevin Chalet « Thu Jul 04, 2024 9:06 am
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by dmcq » Wed Jun 26, 2024 2:15 pm

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I first wrote about this some 15 months ago and have been on Intel's back since Gen 11 onwards processors were released.

As of today the issue of WMC FS failing on program change is now solved - by Intel!

The problem first appeared with Intel Gen 11 CPU/GPUs, then running video driver V...

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Have you been able to test the new driver as yet? Your description mentions channel switching, but does this address other symptoms like the extremely slow UI during/after playing recorded TV?

Unfortunately, it didn't work for me: :cry:

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Thu Jul 04, 2024 9:06 am
Ceton InfiniTV PCIe (4 Tuners)

Last post by DSperber « Tue Jun 11, 2024 5:17 pm
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by JustinKaze » Thu Jun 06, 2024 6:38 am

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Firstly, I want to say I’M SO GLAD there is a community of people that still enjoy Windows Media Center functionality!!! :clap:
I have so much stuff recorded from TV in it that I couldn’t afford to upgrade to Windows 10 until I recently gave it a try.
Long story short: I upgraded from Windows 7...

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Well, I think the real bad news here is that Microsoft shut down its PlayReady server quite some time ago. This successful contact with the PlayReady server is a required and now missing component, involved with the handshake that occurs during WMC TV signal setup when digital cable is involved and...

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Last post by DSperber
Tue Jun 11, 2024 5:17 pm
Intel 770 graphics with 8.9.1 WMC full screen issue

Last post by Kevin Chalet « Thu Jun 06, 2024 11:53 am
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by purpleb » Sun Sep 24, 2023 9:52 pm
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I got a newer 12th gen Intel system with 770 graphics.

After installing WMC on Win10 (my guess Win11 same), when I use full screen in WMC and when changing channels or doing other items in WMC, WMC locks up and hangs. Sometimes the screen is blank with the mouse working but that is it. I have to...

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I just borrowed two Intel NUC 11 from a friend:

An Intel NUC 11 Enthusiast i7, equipped with both an Intel Iris Xe iGPU and a discrete Nvidia RTX 2060 mobile GPU (the HDMI port is connected to the RTX and the DP/USB-C ports are connected to the iGPU).
An Intel NUC 11 Pro i7 vPro, equipped with...
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Thu Jun 06, 2024 11:53 am
PlayReady Issues After Fresh install of Windows 10

Last post by mmatheny « Fri May 17, 2024 6:32 pm
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by WINDOWSMCEIT » Tue Jan 24, 2023 12:24 am

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Hello everyone,

I am running a fresh install of WINDOWS 10 PRO X64 with WINDOWS MCE 8.9.0 and Playready 1.3.10 (Manually installed). The problem I am having is whenever i am prompted to update PLAYREADY it says it cannot connect
to the internet. Even though I have tried to turn off the WINDOWS...

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Win 7 - so after a failed attempt to upgrade my CPU (same processor just 6 core rather than 4 core which broke DRM) I did a restore to before the issue but now on many cable channels I get prompted to install playready. I’ve followed these instructions & currently have 1.3.1 installed but I cannot...

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Last post by mmatheny
Fri May 17, 2024 6:32 pm
Media player 12 doesn't work and consequently also vmc.

Last post by andrea69 « Thu May 09, 2024 4:46 pm

by andrea69 » Thu May 09, 2024 4:46 pm

HI,
It's possible that no one has problems with the media player music library, as you can see in the video it messes up with the album covers and when I open WMC to listen to an album it does more or less the same thing it's as if it had to reload the entire library every time opens, I'm sorry...

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Last post by andrea69
Thu May 09, 2024 4:46 pm
latest Windows update. Killed WMC once again

Last post by jdtayloruk « Sat Apr 27, 2024 7:47 pm
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by layth » Sat Oct 14, 2023 8:22 pm
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Just got the latest windows update ( KB5031356 (OS Builds 19044.3570 and 19045.3570) 10/13/2023. WMC gives me the ALL CURRENT TUNERS IN USE when I try to go to live TV or recorded TV as well. So uninstalled and reinstalled WMC v13. No change. Did this happen to anybody else?

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I’ve not had any issues, no problems. I’ve got media centre recording in mpg for compatible tv streaming and epg 123 for listings.
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Last post by jdtayloruk
Sat Apr 27, 2024 7:47 pm
WMC Works on RX7000 systems, kinda...

Last post by amelia « Fri Apr 26, 2024 5:26 pm
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by amelia » Fri Apr 26, 2024 2:03 pm

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Hey all, so I'm gonna start by mentioning that I have no interest in video or TV content in WMC, just music and playing CDs. Is there a better app? Maybe, but I like WMC.

I used garyan2's MSI installer , which would install and open, but then crawl along with my GPU louder than a fighter jet....

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There must be some driver bug causing this. WMC is not taxing on the GPU. Most dedicated HTPC will use a relatively old or low-end graphics card, ideally with a passive cooler.

A would expect a modern, gaming-oriented GPU to be mostly idle when running WMC. When playing music, the load should be...

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Last post by amelia
Fri Apr 26, 2024 5:26 pm
Reset WMC while keeping recording schedule

Last post by DrBri99 « Thu Apr 11, 2024 1:05 am
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by DrBri99 » Sat Apr 06, 2024 11:53 pm

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Is it possible to reset WMC while keeping the recording schedule, channel mapping, etc.?

Everything is working fine except if I want to update an existing series, it hangs the computer for about 5 minutes. It eventually completes the task.

Other simple things, like browsing the guide seem slow...

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Thanks!

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Thu Apr 11, 2024 1:05 am
DVRMSToolbox logging an error - Get Video Information...

Last post by yo_vinay « Sat Apr 06, 2024 1:07 pm
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by yo_vinay » Wed Feb 14, 2024 9:10 pm

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I setup Windows 10, installed HDHomerun software, configured WMC, configured EPG123, installed DVRMSToolbox 1.2.2.7, and DTBAddin 1.0.0.9.

WMC seems fine. I can browse the guide and record on demand or schedule.

After a show records, DVRMSToolbox watches the directory and allocates a worker to...

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Gave up on solving this issue and found a workaround.

I imaged up my old WMC7 box, restored to a VM and now have running as a VM and scanning over the network.

Scans a 1 hr show for commercials in about 8 minutes.

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Last post by yo_vinay
Sat Apr 06, 2024 1:07 pm
Uninstall incomplete WMC install in order to install 8.9.1

Last post by Yamashta « Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:53 am
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by prsa01 » Mon Jan 15, 2024 3:40 pm

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I feel like I went down this path before but search isn't finding it.

I had a failed install of 8.8.5 (I think) some time ago. I am not having any luck finding an uninstall, but WMC is definitely at least partially installed. I can launch it and can walk thru the setup process at least to some...

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I need this info today

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Last post by Yamashta
Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:53 am
WMC errors (nonsensical) when recording should initiate

Last post by Space « Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:33 pm
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by alect71 » Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:40 am

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WMC keeps throwing up errors when shows are scheduled to be recorded - not every time but often. Sometimes despite the error the show is still recorded.

I've pasted examples below - would appreciate help in translating them and knowing how to fix/stop them:

Warning 3/14/2024 8:28:00 PM Recording...

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Don't really know about these errors but a google search for 0xc0040524 finds some info about Disable the background EPG scanner which fixed it for this person (although their problem involved getting the error when putting the machine to sleep). Other posts about it seem to reference...

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Last post by Space
Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:33 pm
New/replacement PC set up

Last post by technodevotee « Tue Feb 27, 2024 8:04 am
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by alect71 » Mon Feb 26, 2024 5:26 am

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I have been running WMC in Win 8-10 for some years. Recently my existing PC died, so I have obtained a replacement PC and installed WMC on it.

In order to complete setup, I set NO to internet always available so that it wouldn't get stuck on trying to download EPG from MS. But now there is no EPG....

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EPG123 can enable the guide but it will configure the listings to the ones available from Schedules Direct.

You can then change the listings to 'use listings from broadcaster;.

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Last post by technodevotee
Tue Feb 27, 2024 8:04 am
Black screen upon waking from sleep

Last post by prsa01 « Mon Feb 19, 2024 11:13 pm
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by resarfekim » Sat Dec 10, 2022 7:15 pm

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If I let my computer sleep while WMC is on, on wake-up about half the time the screen will be blank and remote is unresponsive. Most of the time, I can hit the windows key and kill WMC, then everything is normal.
I'm running the latest WMC build, on Windows 11 (latest probably). (my PC is older and...

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Thanks much renojim,

that gives me some great starting points!

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Last post by prsa01
Mon Feb 19, 2024 11:13 pm
Added support for zh-TW to WMC

Last post by prsa01 « Mon Feb 19, 2024 2:33 pm
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by F0921001 » Sun Feb 18, 2024 12:36 pm

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Currently, the language for installing WMC on Windows 10 has added support for zh-CN/zh-HK. I would like to ask if it can add support for the language zh-TW. Currently, the system is installed with the region set to Taiwan. The WMC is the English version, not the Traditional Chinese version

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I would like to ask if the problem that I heard that installing WMC in Win10 will cause other software to recognize the system as Windows 8.1 has been solved in 8.8.5?

I've not heard of that issue. I have 8.9.1 installed on both win10 & win11 and have not encountered that.

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Last post by prsa01
Mon Feb 19, 2024 2:33 pm
How to view IPTV in WMC?

Last post by Kevin Chalet « Sat Feb 10, 2024 4:43 pm
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by To The Pub » Wed Aug 02, 2023 6:01 pm

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Hello all,

Long time since my last post.
Which means I'm a very happy user. :thumbup:

However, my old PC has to retire.
A good time to dive into WMC again.
In my setup I use DVBLogic.
Unfortunately, I did not buy an IPTV license in time.
And now I would like to add IPTV.
With DVBLogic EOL I...

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Any idea if using your designed process to downconvert to 1080 for WMC use will somehow resolve the drm?

Honestly, I have absolutely no idea (and I have no way to give it a try, as ATSC is - luckily? :mrgreen: - not a thing in Europe).

The first thing to test is if you can get a watchable...

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Last post by Kevin Chalet
Sat Feb 10, 2024 4:43 pm
WMC interface performance issue

Last post by Peter167 « Fri Jan 12, 2024 3:46 pm
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by Peter167 » Fri Jan 12, 2024 11:04 am

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Just posted this on the win 11 group, but this one is more active.

I have just replaced an ageing Athlon Shuttle PC with a Geekom IT11. The recommended resolution matching my Sony TV was 3840x2160. WMC interface ran okay for couple of minutes then scrolling menus was very slow. The WMC config said...

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Thanks will follow it up in the other thread/

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Last post by Peter167
Fri Jan 12, 2024 3:46 pm
Windows 10 security updates past 2025

Last post by mercalia « Tue Dec 19, 2023 12:50 pm
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by mercalia » Fri Dec 15, 2023 11:52 am

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We all know that Windows 10 will get its last security update some time in 2025. They have anounced that security updates will be available for an extra 3 years even for Joe Bloggs as long as they pay. The hope is you will get them for free if you are a subscriber to one of Microsofts Office...

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This is true for W10 Home, Pro and regular W10 Enterprise. The exception is the LTSC version of W10 Enterprise, which is what I would recommend for an HTPC anyway.

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For instance, Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019 reaches its Extended End Date on January 9, 2029 , while Windows 10 Enterprise...

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Last post by mercalia
Tue Dec 19, 2023 12:50 pm
"Copying prohibited" problem - Win 11 beta

Last post by Speedy « Fri Dec 15, 2023 5:05 pm
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by Speedy » Fri Jun 17, 2022 1:20 pm

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Hi

I'm a Windows Insider tester, also a long-term WMC user. From the Win 11 compilation 25131 (latest is 25140) I can't watch TV from external cable tuner in WMC. On each channel, regardless paid or free I've got famous message Copying Prohibited. The broadcaster prohibits this content from being...

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Unfortunately, the problem's back. Today I've got the infamous message Copying prohibited... and can't watch cable TV. Yesterday it worked well, and I don't install any new software nor hardware, not changing any config etc. What the heck...?

EDIT: I'm completely puzzled. After some hours I've...

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Last post by Speedy
Fri Dec 15, 2023 5:05 pm
WMC not playing recordings after W10 22H2 update in October 2023

Last post by StinkyImp « Tue Nov 28, 2023 5:08 pm
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by jump007 » Fri Oct 13, 2023 1:53 am

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Hi, after W10 cumulative update on 11th of October, WMC does not play recordings anymore.
I have restored to a previous restore point and stopped automatic updates. Works now for the time being.
Any suggestions?

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I have windows home, that does not allow me to defer updates. Any ideas?

Many of us use StopUpdates10 to great effect.

From their website:

System Requirements
Windows 11/10/8/7 32-bit or 64-bit. Windows Home is supported!

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Last post by StinkyImp
Tue Nov 28, 2023 5:08 pm
WMC Install finds all tuners but no OTA listings in guide

Last post by WMCLives « Wed Nov 15, 2023 12:13 am
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by WMCLives » Thu Nov 09, 2023 11:06 pm

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I've been using WMC and EPG123 in W7 for years. I have a cable box and 2 HDHR tuners. I switched to W10 and did WMC install 8.9.1 No problems, it's great. Followed the install instructions. Have 2 lineups with SD. Cable and OTA. I selected client setup. Did clean start, WMC TV Setup. WMC found all...

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I tried the same thing as you, and it didn't work. I wonder if it actually worked in Win8. The error most people get is this non-descriptive one: WTV Converter cannot convert to DVR-MS because the content is not compatible. I tried all the compatibility settings, NG. Oh well, happy that WMC is...

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Wed Nov 15, 2023 12:13 am
WMC does not find any channels any more

Last post by hogend « Tue Nov 07, 2023 7:32 pm
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by hogend » Sun Nov 05, 2023 8:49 pm

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Because EPG was not working any more, I decided to give version 8.9.1 a try after my version 8.8.5 worked for a long time flawlessly in Win10. I had to see, that the tv setup does not find any channels after scanning. After I restored my backup of 8.8.5, all channels where present again, but...

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Yes, should be ok, because pctv tv center shows all channels even with epg. And WMC do so, when I use my backup of eHome folder.
Btw. I could not open your link, browser ask for application and when I choose Chrome or Firefox nothing happens.

According to device manager, the driver is dated on...

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Last post by hogend
Tue Nov 07, 2023 7:32 pm
WMC on Win10: Standby Button, when running a recording in the background

Last post by technodevotee « Mon Oct 30, 2023 9:24 am
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by LordVoodoo » Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:33 am

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Hello folks,

At my parents‘ place, I still have a WMC running on Windows 10, which works still great for them as sophisticated TV:

Remote is a Logitech Harmony Companion
EPG works EPG Centre except for special characters, but that‘s not a big deal
TV with a dual setup and CI card work for...

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@Space, You are quite correct - I was getting the two things confused,

It seems that Away Mode is enabled by default on Windows 10 and 11. Perhaps that is why no-one mentioned it?

On the other hand, I have had to enable hybrid sleep on a couple of PCs because they weren't behaving as I wanted...

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Last post by technodevotee
Mon Oct 30, 2023 9:24 am
Can't watch live TV

Last post by technodevotee « Fri Oct 20, 2023 10:54 am
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by technodevotee » Sun Oct 08, 2023 4:44 pm

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Some time earlier this year, my HTPC developed a problem where although WMC records any channel that has a signal, I can't watch Live TV (either through the guide or the shortcut on the home screen) unless it is already recording.

I get a blank screen followed by a message saying that there is no...

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replacement tuners arrived and fitted.

everything is working as it should again.

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Last post by technodevotee
Fri Oct 20, 2023 10:54 am
Connect Dish to Windows Media Center

Last post by kenn.edy « Fri Oct 13, 2023 7:20 pm
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by atlastechtips » Thu Aug 24, 2023 12:50 am

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Hello so I love windows media center however they don't have cable cards or stuff like that to my knowledge would it be possible to use WMC with dish network can I get rid of the dish overlays when changing a channel also. Thanks for the help!

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Last post by kenn.edy
Fri Oct 13, 2023 7:20 pm
Updated Win7 to Win10. WMC won't start scheduled Recordings automatically.

Last post by technodevotee « Wed Oct 11, 2023 6:20 pm
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by DanWally » Sun Oct 08, 2023 4:39 pm

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I finally built a new desktop computer and decided to upgrade my old Win7 computer to Win 10.

I got the notice that WMC was uninstalled during the upgrade.

Installed WMC for Win 10 from the link at epg123.

The install seemed to go fine. I tested the recording off something on the Guide and it...

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I had a feeling that someone had posted about the issue you had with scheduled recording not working after a 7->10 UG but couldn't remember the resolution or find it anywhere.

Glad you got it working in the end and thanks for confirming the situation with Windows 7 upgrades.

I read about that but...

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Last post by technodevotee
Wed Oct 11, 2023 6:20 pm
Spectrum do not support Cisco STA 1520 anymore??

Last post by d00zah « Tue Oct 10, 2023 6:24 pm
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by Darvish » Tue Oct 10, 2023 5:55 pm

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I am using HD HOMRUN Prime with 3*tuner along with cisco STA 1520 tuning adaptor, for WMC for at least for past 6 years, now tuning adaptor has 8 blinking light, based on my search it means, it has to be pinged from spectrum site, but they are claiming that they do not support Cisco STA tuning box...

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I am using HD HOMRUN Prime with 3*tuner along with cisco STA 1520 tuning adaptor, for WMC for at least for past 6 years, now tuning adaptor has 8 blinking light, based on my search it means, it has to be pinged from spectrum site, but they are claiming that they do not support Cisco STA tuning box...

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Last post by d00zah
Tue Oct 10, 2023 6:24 pm
Can WMC prevent duplicate recording of movies and episodes?

Last post by Space « Wed Sep 27, 2023 10:21 pm
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by RCC » Wed Sep 27, 2023 6:18 am

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If not what is the easiest way to accomplish this task?

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If you set up a Series request, it is supposed to not record the same episode or movie twice. Sometimes it does for known and unknown reasons, but for the most part it works (although I haven't used Series requests for movies enough to know if it works, but it does work for TV series and not...

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Last post by Space
Wed Sep 27, 2023 10:21 pm
Saving WMC settings

Last post by RCC « Wed Sep 27, 2023 9:06 pm
Replies: 3
by RCC » Tue Sep 26, 2023 3:34 pm

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How to save my WMC settings for my transition from Win 7 to 10, and then from 10 to 11?

Thanks

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Nevermind :) EPG123 client

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Last post by RCC
Wed Sep 27, 2023 9:06 pm
WMC V13 download

Last post by technodevotee « Tue Sep 26, 2023 6:15 am
Replies: 8
by gobaoscar » Mon Jul 17, 2023 10:18 am

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hey i need the download of this version(the 32 bits ver), and i hear about the problems that can happen, i hope they help me

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Why would you want V13?

If you can run 8.8.4, it would be better to upgrade to 8.9.1

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Last post by technodevotee
Tue Sep 26, 2023 6:15 am
What is the latest version that works on Win7 ?

Last post by Kevin Chalet « Mon Sep 25, 2023 5:12 pm
Replies: 2
by Boo2 » Sun Sep 24, 2023 10:29 am

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Hi,

After a long absence I have returned to this forum and I see that there is a new EPG (EPG123) and modded versions of WMC to go with later versions of Windows. I am still on Win7 on my HTPC but would be very keen on a working EPG and I understand EPG123 will work in the UK for Freeview so want...

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Note that I am in the US and use the SchedulesDirect ($35 USD/year) guide data source, and don't know much about Freeview, or how it works with EPG123.

I'm not a UK citizen, but both Great Britain and Ireland are listed as supported regions on SD's website ( so it should work fine :mrgreen:...

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Last post by Kevin Chalet
Mon Sep 25, 2023 5:12 pm
New to GB. HELP with Dell XPS L702 WMS

Last post by Kevin Chalet « Mon Sep 25, 2023 4:56 pm
Replies: 1
by JadefNFaded » Mon Sep 25, 2023 2:36 pm

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When I got this computer it was a wreck from someone trying to do a dual boot so I just started over from fresh and did Windows 10 on it. I am all the way to 22H2 and I discovered all the old programs that used to be on it and have gotten most to work but during the updates I lost Windows Media...

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As long as you don't need CableCard support, both GaRyan2's WMC 8.9.1 installer (available here: and the WMC 8.8.5 package maintained by MyDigitalLife contributors (available here: will work just fine on Windows 10 22H2 (and Windows 11... and Windows Server 2019/2022 too! :lol:).

Feel free to ask...

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Last post by Kevin Chalet
Mon Sep 25, 2023 4:56 pm
Strange interlacing on playback

Last post by n4mwd « Tue Sep 19, 2023 5:50 am
Replies: 13
by n4mwd » Thu Jan 05, 2023 5:50 am

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I just installed WMC for 11 and EPG123 on a new Win 11 computer (thanks GaRyan2). The installation took some time, but it seems (mostly) flawless so far.

The only issue that I am having is that live and video playback is interlaced for some reason. I took a closer look at one of the files that I...

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I don't remember installing that. Just your WMC installer. Would running a windows update fix the issue? I turned off updates because they were messing up the WMC installation. I don't want to update unless I know for sure that it will be worth the trouble fixing everything.

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Last post by n4mwd
Tue Sep 19, 2023 5:50 am
32bit version that works ?

Last post by technodevotee « Wed Sep 13, 2023 6:36 am
Replies: 1
by ManThatCan » Tue Sep 12, 2023 11:51 pm

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Hello
I'm resurrecting an old MSI Media Live and have yet to find a 32BIT WMC for Windows 10 that works.
Anyone help with a link that works please ?
I don't really want to rollback to Windows 7 or XP if I don't have to.
Thanks

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I've sent you a PM

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Last post by technodevotee
Wed Sep 13, 2023 6:36 am
Looking how use Bonus pack with games

Last post by renojim « Sun Sep 03, 2023 9:24 pm
Replies: 1
by French_lolo » Sun Sep 03, 2023 4:57 pm

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Hello,

At the beginning :) there was games like Solitaire.
How to now on WMC W10 ?
Can't find answers :(
Thanks !

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I'm not familiar with a WMC bonus back, but are you speaking of these?

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Last post by renojim
Sun Sep 03, 2023 9:24 pm
Windows 10 v.22H2. No picture on live TV or wtv recordings

Last post by wdrum63 « Wed Aug 30, 2023 1:14 pm
Replies: 5
by wdrum63 » Tue Aug 22, 2023 4:56 pm

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I have a dual hard drive. The old hard drive disk plays everything just fine. I didn't upgrade it to 22H2. I don't ever use it. I use my solid state hard drive. Everything was fine until about three weeks ago. I have tried everything. I got the shark codes and that didn't work. I have tried...

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It works now. I didn't do anything. I guess I am lucky.

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Last post by wdrum63
Wed Aug 30, 2023 1:14 pm
Can't select with mouse

Last post by kennycrossland « Thu Aug 24, 2023 3:20 pm
Replies: 2
by kennycrossland » Tue Aug 22, 2023 2:40 am

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I am currently using W10 V1511. I got a new TV and when I would stream video in full screen, it would turn pink until I wne back to normal size. I removed the Nvidia GT 1030 and switched over to the Intel 4600 integrated graphics card. I then wasn't able to select the minimize, maximize or exit...

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After wrangling around with this, I put in an old GT 610 graphics card, let Windows install the driver. Same results. I powered down so I could button everything up and after the reboot, it all worked out on it's own.

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Last post by kennycrossland
Thu Aug 24, 2023 3:20 pm
Launching WMC 8.8.1 and nothing happens

Last post by technodevotee « Mon Aug 21, 2023 7:35 am
Replies: 39
by Mugsy » Wed Aug 05, 2020 7:34 pm
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I just installed a new MoBo with fresh install of 64bit Win10 Pro to an M.2 boot drive.

I tried installing WMC 8.8.1. Appeared to install fine with no error. WMC icon added to desktop.

Launch WMC from icon, nothing happens. Even tried running as Admin. Nothing. Not even a window opening &...

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@gamememes
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Last post by technodevotee
Mon Aug 21, 2023 7:35 am
Anyone have a .exe file for Windows 7 Media Center fro Windows 10?

Last post by Blingee G « Mon Aug 14, 2023 1:50 am
Replies: 7
by Blingee G » Wed Aug 09, 2023 1:38 pm

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Cuz whenever I try any of the files to install it myself, it doesn't work. Pls help.

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It wasn't successful, cuz it did nothing...

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Last post by Blingee G
Mon Aug 14, 2023 1:50 am
WMC 8.9.1 and Windows 11 on Modern HW Except Old TV Tuner

Last post by grittree « Wed Aug 09, 2023 12:09 am
Replies: 1
by Barley » Mon Aug 07, 2023 9:33 pm

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My old HTPC blew its motherboard, so I upgraded to more modern components and installed Windows 11 on it. The only old component is my trusty ATI TV Wonder 650 PCI-e tuner card for ATSC (OTA) TV.

WMC 8.9.1 installed just fine and the TV setup was painless. Had some issues with schedule updates in...

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Don't have anything to add, but wanted to say this post was extremely well written.

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Last post by grittree
Wed Aug 09, 2023 12:09 am
Some shortcuts are not working

Last post by kaba11 « Fri Aug 04, 2023 8:46 am
Replies: 5
by kaba11 » Thu Jul 27, 2023 7:55 am

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I have tried to use shortcuts like /playfavslideshowwithmusic with ehshell.exe.
That doesn't work anymore. Is that feature gone?
Thanks for an information.

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Interesting. Very good to know. It's working with mcesuperbar . Thanks a lot.

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Last post by kaba11
Fri Aug 04, 2023 8:46 am
What version works on windows 10

Last post by prsa01 « Sun Jul 30, 2023 12:26 pm
Replies: 2
by Peter167 » Thu Jul 27, 2023 6:56 pm

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Hi

Not been around for a very long time. I'm using MCE on a old version of Win10 which I've frozen on an old Shuttle PC, which is over 10 years old. Installed a SSD a few years back even though it's not fully utilised on the Shuttle. Recently upgrade the TV card to a Hauppage dual USB, as it had...

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I know some newer Intel nuc pcs are problematic. Don't remember if it's a specific chipset, gpu, or what but last I saw it had not been resolved.

If considering nuc search for details.

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Last post by prsa01
Sun Jul 30, 2023 12:26 pm
WMC win 7 to WMC win 10 differences ?

Last post by nibot « Fri Jul 28, 2023 6:43 pm
Replies: 3
by nibot » Tue Jul 25, 2023 7:41 pm

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I have finally had to upgrade to a Windows 10 system with the new WMC from the original WMC on my windows 7 system. After forgetting how to set up EPG to work with it I have just recorded several programs. I have a question on the recording view that now shows a picture of the recorded program and...

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To Gary and Space, I used WMC since it was incorporated and I never had the thumbnail feature on any of the installs I did on 7 or 8. Now that I looked at what you posted and what Space has said I followed Space's instructions to left click and clicked on the top selection to change to LIST which...

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Last post by nibot
Fri Jul 28, 2023 6:43 pm
Sound stopping and starting - GPU bottleneck?

Last post by technodevotee « Sun Jul 23, 2023 5:31 am
Replies: 5
by technodevotee » Mon Mar 06, 2023 1:51 pm

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Sorry about the length of this post but I need to give some background to the problem I am facing.

I have been using WMC since it came out and have run it on all sorts of PCs with very few issues. I have always found that it performs very well but I am somewhat stumped by what I encountered...

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Yeah, I think you are right.

I should have used the search before posting!

Seems like everything except WMC knows that DisplayPort was made HDCP compliant soon after the original version and, as you and others have said, that is never going to change.

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Last post by technodevotee
Sun Jul 23, 2023 5:31 am
W11, WMC and cable card

Last post by patrick0525 « Wed Jul 19, 2023 12:30 am
Replies: 2
by patrick0525 » Sun Jul 16, 2023 11:30 am

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I got W10 1511, WMC to properly scan the cable card.

Will this this combination W11 and the cable card ever work?
Gary posted a warning:
NOTE: CableCARD users are limited to using WMC on Win10 1511 and older.
DRM protected channels will not work on newer versions of Windows10/11.

Version:...

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Thank u.

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Last post by patrick0525
Wed Jul 19, 2023 12:30 am
Launch WMC with green button on remote

Last post by resarfekim « Sun Jul 16, 2023 2:50 am
Replies: 4
by resarfekim » Sat Jul 15, 2023 4:49 am

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Sorry if this has been asked and answered, but it's surprisingly tricky to search for help with the green button on a site call The Green Button.
I have the Microsoft WMC remote. After installing Windows 10 and WMC, pressing the green button on the remote no longer launches or switches to WMC. It...

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Ah you are correct sir! Media Center Tray Applet was disabled in my startup.
All good now, thanks!!

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Last post by resarfekim
Sun Jul 16, 2023 2:50 am
Windows 10 Build 1511

Last post by SpencerC « Thu Jul 13, 2023 11:28 pm
Replies: 5
by patrick0525 » Mon Jan 10, 2022 2:28 am

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I have a valid product key for W10.
Can someone post a link for Windows 10 Build 1511?

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Looks like this no longer works. Anyone else have a link to download 1511?
look here on the right hand side under downloads to download an ISO image.

If you are going to install 1511, it will update and break WMC. Search this forum for the stop updates script to ensure it doesn't update.

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Last post by SpencerC
Thu Jul 13, 2023 11:28 pm
Connecting Windows Media Center to Tvheadend with HDHRProxyIPTV: an alternative to DVBLink

Last post by Kevin Chalet « Wed Jul 05, 2023 6:15 pm

by Kevin Chalet » Wed Jul 05, 2023 6:15 pm

Hey everyone,

For those who are not actively following the MyDigitalLife forum, we recently discussed options to use Windows Media Center with Tvheadend:

As I suspect this may be useful to other TBG members, I took some time to document this process here:

Hope it will be useful to someone...

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Last post by Kevin Chalet
Wed Jul 05, 2023 6:15 pm
upgraded to win11 and reinstall of latest WMC and EPG working great

Last post by sdowney717 « Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:27 pm

by sdowney717 » Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:27 pm

And this is on an older desktop PC not officially supported by MS for windows 11. Everything is working smoothly, no glitches. The board MS-7548 has an AM3 cpu allowed to work with a bios upgrade and 5 ATSC tuners with 14TB of drive storage. I use a WD Blue SSD 1tb for the main os and a GT730 vid...

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Last post by sdowney717
Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:27 pm
Dolby Digital TV channels won't play audio

Last post by sdowney717 « Mon Jun 19, 2023 9:14 pm
Replies: 9
by Browneagle » Sun May 28, 2023 12:53 am

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I installed WMC 8.9.1 Installation MSI on a fresh WIndows 10 install. Everything went smoothly, however if I play a HD channel with Dolby Digital Plus the audio gets stuck on a 1 sec loop then crashes the player.
Dobly Digital is bitstreaming fine in VLC so it's not a audio driver problem.
I tried...

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I have not had a Dolby 5.1 issue yet on win10 or win 11 same PC.
WMC sound setup when I tell it to play the 5.1 speaker setup works from the HDMI cable that eventually connects to a HDTV display or a LED projector I just bought. First it goes thru a 4 port HDMI switch that extracts the sound to an...

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Last post by sdowney717
Mon Jun 19, 2023 9:14 pm
can't get past 4 tuners even though set to 32 with EPG

Last post by sdowney717 « Mon Jun 19, 2023 8:44 pm
Replies: 14
by sdowney717 » Mon Jun 19, 2023 11:25 am

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Tried multiple times. I setup the channel scanning, it says 5 tuners exist but only 4 will be configured. clicked in EPG123 to set to 32 tuners. Ran channel scan again and it still says 5 tuners detected only 4 to be configured.
What am I doing wrong? Does windows 11 need restarting after tuner...

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Your Avermedia device has 2 tuners, but for whatever reason, WMC can not use the first one. It is able to use the second one.

So yes, it can use the Avermedia device, just not both tuners. That is what the message is telling you.

Sent from my SM-G781U1 using Tapatalk

Thanks EDITED, I think I...

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Last post by sdowney717
Mon Jun 19, 2023 8:44 pm
copyright protection blocks viewing protected cable channels

Last post by dougpowers1965 « Sun Jun 18, 2023 4:52 am
Replies: 9
by Mikeyboy » Tue Mar 07, 2023 4:18 pm

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Can’t watch cabletv recordings on same PC it’s recorded on. Just started this morning. Uninstalled WMC, rebooted, reinstalled WMC same issue. Any idea how to fix?
Thanks

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(also posted elsewhere on THB) I know this is an old thread but thought I would contribute as the Missing critical files error brought me here. SO the only way I got protected content to work on a fresh install of Win10 64-bit V1511 and installed WMC_6.3.9600.16384_x64_v12 (only version that worked...

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Last post by dougpowers1965
Sun Jun 18, 2023 4:52 am
WMC on Windows 10: Protected channels go to No-Signal

Last post by dougpowers1965 « Fri Jun 16, 2023 1:57 am
Replies: 34
by DavidinCT » Wed Sep 16, 2015 3:56 pm
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Hey all

I put this into the Windows 8 area because we are using the files ripped from Windows 8.1 (v 6.3.9600.16384) on Windows 10. I figured I would post here as I have gone over my resources and hitting a brick wall here, figured if I get a few of the fellow members here, maybe we can result in...

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I know this is an old thread but thought I would contribute as the Missing critical files error brought me here. SO the only way I got protected content to work on a fresh install of Win10 64-bit V1511 and installed WMC_6.3.9600.16384_x64_v12 (only version that worked for me without the missing...
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Last post by dougpowers1965
Fri Jun 16, 2023 1:57 am
HDHomeRun upgrade causing errors

Last post by rogoued « Thu Jun 15, 2023 4:15 pm

by rogoued » Thu Jun 15, 2023 4:15 pm

Hello,

I have a WMC setup on Windows 10, and all was great for some time. Then recently, I upgraded our SiliconDust HDHomeRun CONNECT QUATRO SIHDHR54US - and now I get an error every time WMC starts to record a show. The show DOES record, but the error box happens every time the recordings start....

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Last post by rogoued
Thu Jun 15, 2023 4:15 pm
Running install.reg does not work

Last post by garyan2 « Wed Jun 14, 2023 6:14 am
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by RogerE » Tue Jun 06, 2023 11:41 am

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Hi

I am new to the Green Button Community and so apologies if this question has already been covered but I could not see it.

I am trying to install this on to a computer which has previously had WMC running. I have tried to uninstall, reboot and re-start a few times but have found that on...

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You won't be able to manually import those registries (not easily anyway). If you look at the install.log file, you may find some failures using SetACL.exe for some registry keys. These need to be accessed/installed with Trusted Installer credentials and ownership. Not even Administrator can do...

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Last post by garyan2
Wed Jun 14, 2023 6:14 am
Stuck in 4:3 aspect. Can't get back to 16:9

Last post by dougpowers1965 « Wed Jun 14, 2023 2:38 am
Replies: 4
by Mugsy » Sat Jan 28, 2023 1:25 am

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I have a widescreen monitor with pivoting stand. While in pivot/portrait mode, I opened the WMC Guide and the window resized to fit the new screen width.

Back in normal Widescreen (landscape) mode, WMC is stuck in a 4 : 3 window. Resizing by width also resizes by height so it remains stuck in 4 :...

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Thanks for the tip Gary. BTW, love all the work you do for the WMC community! I like The Maxifier as it puts WMC full screen without trapping the mouse with no border. Keep up the good work!

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Last post by dougpowers1965
Wed Jun 14, 2023 2:38 am
W7->W10 Upgrade: TV Setup Error- Tuner Drivers?

Last post by Wheeker « Mon May 29, 2023 4:30 pm
Replies: 9
by Wheeker » Tue Mar 28, 2023 1:58 pm

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So I have always held-back on upgrading from W7 to W10 because I still use WMC. However once I realised @garyan2 had created a W10 WMC & that MS were still offering a free W7->W10 upgrade, I thought I would take the plunge. All seemed to go well, until the TV Setup & whereas usually I would get...

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I'm sorry, I don't have anything constructive to add other than to advise that an in-place upgrade is a terrible idea.
You should really consider backing up your critical data.
Then, format and do a fresh install of Windows 10.

Otherwise, this won't be the only issue you run into.
In place...

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Last post by Wheeker
Mon May 29, 2023 4:30 pm
WMC on Windows 11?

Last post by stuartm « Thu May 11, 2023 5:18 pm
Replies: 61
by 1ST1 » Fri Jun 25, 2021 8:30 am
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Anybody out there already tested, if WMC would still run on Win 11?

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Cablecard tuners have not worked on Win 10 since an early release. There is no reason to think that Win 11 will be any diferent. A search through this Win 10 forum will give you the gory details.
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Last post by stuartm
Thu May 11, 2023 5:18 pm
Setting up live tv

Last post by unclebun « Wed May 10, 2023 1:12 pm
Replies: 3
by Megalocade » Mon May 08, 2023 7:27 am

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Hi folks

Does the live tv part of the standalone WMC install work, i wanted to setup live tv but it wants to download the files from Microsoft servers, it stays on that screen and doesnt go any further, i know Microsoft closed thier WMC servers down ages ago so how do i go about setting up live tv

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You still have to refuse the Microsoft guide download to proceed with setup, even if you are not using EPG123.

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Last post by unclebun
Wed May 10, 2023 1:12 pm
Full screen lock-ups

Last post by dmcq « Sat May 06, 2023 5:11 pm
Replies: 4
by Haze » Mon Aug 22, 2022 10:49 pm

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Hi there,

Have been running 8.8.5 flawlessly on various machines for several years now; mucked about with all sorts of combinations of hardware and software and have never ever had a problem before. Until now...

Have been trying to set up a new little HTPC; a dead simple/basic build with a 12100...

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After a lot of trying I have managed to get Intel to admit that they 'forked' development of the UHD driver after Gen 10 CPUs
Gen 7-10 UHD is fine including latest version updates, but Gen 11-13 and I believe some of the newer NUCs fail to black when switching channels with WMC full screen.

Thus...

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Last post by dmcq
Sat May 06, 2023 5:11 pm
Resume playback time not saved when data on network drive

Last post by Space « Thu Apr 20, 2023 12:36 am
Replies: 1
by dustbro » Wed Apr 19, 2023 11:29 pm

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I'm having an issue that I hope you guys have an answer for.
I have recently moved my recorded TV to a network drive. Since that move, WMC doesn't seem to remember what point I have watched a program up to when I try to resume playback. So if I watch a show for 30 minutes and hit stop, it will...

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I don't play recordings from network drives, so I'm not sure about your issue, but if you somehow changed your recording drive to be a network drive, that is not considered to be a good idea.

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Last post by Space
Thu Apr 20, 2023 12:36 am
Extenders on WMC for Windows 10

Last post by technodevotee « Sat Apr 15, 2023 6:20 am
Replies: 3
by nicolade » Fri Apr 14, 2023 9:07 pm

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Hi Guys. I apologize in advance, but I was just wondering if this Windows 10 version of WMC supports extenders?

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I did a load of testing on this and documented it here:

TLDR:
The last combination that Xbox extenders worked on without problems was Windows 10 V1511 and WMC V12.

Even then, there were hoops to jump through.

Third party extenders like the Ceton Echo don't work in any useful way on Windows 8 or...

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Last post by technodevotee
Sat Apr 15, 2023 6:20 am
W10 TV Tuners?

Last post by technodevotee « Thu Apr 13, 2023 3:27 pm
Replies: 2
by Wheeker » Thu Apr 13, 2023 12:05 pm

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What PCI-e TV Tuner cards are people using successfully with W10 MC? Specifically DVB-S2 & DVB-T2. Many thanks.

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I've got a Hauppauge Quad HD PCIe DVB-T2 card in one of my PCs. It works well but as you may be aware, the recordings only have stereo sound in the UK because there's no codec available for WMC to support the ridiculous audio standard we use on DVB-T2 here.

I've got four Hauppauge WinTV Starburst...

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Last post by technodevotee
Thu Apr 13, 2023 3:27 pm
Live TV and WTV files not working

Last post by garyan2 « Mon Apr 10, 2023 6:45 pm
Replies: 11
by r_sauve » Tue Apr 04, 2023 1:51 pm

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Hello all,

I have a Windows 10 22H2 PC running WMC 8.9.1 by GaRyan2 (wmcsetup-x64.msi) along with the the Windows DVD Player app (kb3106246).

Motherboard: Gigabyte Z87N-WIFI
TV PCIe card: Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-2205.
RAM: 10GB DDR3
System drive: SK hynix SC300 2.5 7MM 256GB (SSD)
Media Drive: WDC...

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I think vanilla Win10 will have problems playing wtv files without installing the Windows DVD Player that gets installed with 8.9.x. The DVD Player provides proper drivers for MPEG2 decoding.

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Last post by garyan2
Mon Apr 10, 2023 6:45 pm
Remote control and ehtray with 8.8.4 and 1909

Last post by help-me-wmc « Fri Mar 03, 2023 2:55 pm
Replies: 12
by bjm051593 » Thu Jan 02, 2020 4:20 am

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I just did a clean install of 8.8.4 on 1909 and it's working perfectly (so far ;)) except for one issue... I can't get the remote to work in Windows, it works fine in WMC. I noticed that ehtray.exe does not start by default - if I start it manually, the green button works to launch WMC but then if...

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problem resolved -- although ehshell with remote worked perfectly, it appeared that ehshell.exe did not fire up if green button on the remote was used to acheive the fire up

this was because the driver for the IR receiver was not initiated.
To initialise the Human Interface Device {HIM} it is...

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Last post by help-me-wmc
Fri Mar 03, 2023 2:55 pm
Win10 WMC codecs - Intel UHD graphics issues

Last post by garyan2 « Wed Feb 22, 2023 9:34 pm
Replies: 1
by harakan2 » Tue Feb 21, 2023 6:24 pm

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Is there a way to change WMC to use different codecs and/or disable hardware acceleration?

I have WMC10 running on a mini-PC using Intel integrated graphics (11th Gen Intel Core i5-11400H), mostly watching DVB-T2 HD or SD recorded TV (UK).

Using the originally-supplied Intel UHD Graphics driver...

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I can't add too much about the codecs, but in the past I found Shark007 able to correct some issues and add codec compatibility within WMC. It has (did?) some recommended settings specifically for WMC.

For the HDMI switching issue, I had the same problem a long time ago and found that you need to...

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Wed Feb 22, 2023 9:34 pm
DVBLogic with WMC10

Last post by Jacoats « Mon Feb 13, 2023 4:13 pm
Replies: 8
by bittles420 » Sun May 28, 2017 3:37 pm

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Hi folks new here thanks for having me :) first I am running a windows 10 x64 machine with dvblogic 4.6.0 and have installed windows mce numerous versions now and even reset my PC to clean up the mess. What is happening is the dvblink sync in mce extra's does not always install for me...

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Hi all, I’m using dvblink for iptv v3 with w10 and it’s working very well. The only thing I can’t get working are the subtitles. I’ve tried a couple different codecs. No joy. Any one have any tips for me ?

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Last post by Jacoats
Mon Feb 13, 2023 4:13 pm
Intermittent garbled sound on OTA (live and recordings) Windows 10

Last post by Edgar_in_Indy « Mon Feb 13, 2023 4:47 am
Replies: 3
by Edgar_in_Indy » Sun Aug 29, 2021 6:40 pm

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I recently updated my living room HTPC from Windows 7 to Windows 10 (fresh install). Everything went pretty well, except that now I get intermittent, but frequent and sometimes persistent, garbled sound on OTA content.

I've searched online several times, and haven't been able to find a solution,...

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The problem came back and I never figured it out until just now. I finally fixed it by replacing my old nvidia 1050ti video card with an AMD RX 580. The 1050 ti worked fine in every other situation, so I guess it must have just been some strange interaction between WMC and my specific video card.

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Last post by Edgar_in_Indy
Mon Feb 13, 2023 4:47 am
4K Super Bowl LVII

Last post by patrick0525 « Thu Feb 02, 2023 4:15 am
Replies: 1
by patrick0525 » Thu Feb 02, 2023 12:28 am

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In my configuration, this Super Bowl will be a significant milestone in digital TV broadcasting and W10 media center recording. Tonight’s proof of concept below indicates Fios is transmitting 4K on an experimental channel and is twice the network rate for a 1080i channel.
The amazing thing is that...

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Fox NFL Playoff games and the Super Bowl will be available in 4K through several Fox Sports distributors, including Altice Optimum, Comcast Xfinity, Cox Contour TV, DirecTV, Dish, FuboTV, Verizon FIOS and YouTube TV.

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Last post by patrick0525
Thu Feb 02, 2023 4:15 am
Cable card tuners and HDHomeRun

Last post by patrick0525 « Thu Feb 02, 2023 12:35 am
Replies: 30
by SpencerC » Sat Jul 30, 2022 3:09 am
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For those of us with a cable card tuner and Windows 10, we've all pretty much given up on WMC. I switched to the HDHomeRun DVR solution. The interface lacked many things that WMC had, that it was a hard switch for me. One of the biggest things it lacked was no grid guide. Over time the interface...

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Gary, the firmware is the tuner firmware. I updated the ota and cable card tuner to the latest firmware. SiliconDust solved my packet loss problem causing video and audio break-up. The new cat6/7 cables are incompatible with my 1gb Realtek nic. Once I returned to my previous cable everything worked...
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Last post by patrick0525
Thu Feb 02, 2023 12:35 am
Windows 8.1, Still getting Update Playready

Last post by MarkGSD « Mon Jan 16, 2023 3:39 am
Replies: 2
by MarkGSD » Sun Jan 15, 2023 9:16 am

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I’ve have downloaded and installed the files from Gary’s wonderful page for my Windows 8.1 system: Windows Media Center, Digital Cable Advisor, Playready 1.3.0, and resetDRM.

When trying to view cable channels with my HDHomeRun PRIME which has a Technicolor/Cisco cable card, I was getting the...

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Thanks for the tip. However when I go to Settings>General>Windows Media Center Setup, it's not one of the choices listed. There's no mention of PlayReady. It's the WMC version 8.9.0 that I downloaded from your fantastic website. Thank you so much for all you do!

I do wish that someone could modify...

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Last post by MarkGSD
Mon Jan 16, 2023 3:39 am
WMC on ARM64?

Last post by technodevotee « Wed Jan 11, 2023 8:29 am
Replies: 4
by wmcLover45 » Sun Jan 08, 2023 10:11 am

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Hey there. Was wondering if anyone has been able to get WMC to work on ARM64. It installs fine, but when you launch it, it runs and then crashes after 5-10 seconds.

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There's a good write up about this topic on Techchradar here: although its a bit old now, given that WMC is unsupported I don't expect MS will invest any time ensuring that it works on ARM.

Here's an extract:
The state of 64-bit emulation
The way Windows emulates x86 applications in software on...

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Last post by technodevotee
Wed Jan 11, 2023 8:29 am
new theme

Last post by sebas197422 « Sun Jan 08, 2023 7:40 pm
Replies: 7
by sebas197422 » Thu Apr 28, 2022 5:02 pm

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here i made a new theme :

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Screenshot (33).png It's my new made theme for windows 11 even the cursor is on top of it ! Screenshot (31).png

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Last post by sebas197422
Sun Jan 08, 2023 7:40 pm
Latest win 11 update destroys WMC

Last post by n4mwd « Thu Jan 05, 2023 5:33 pm
Replies: 2
by n4mwd » Thu Jan 05, 2023 4:45 pm

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I spent a good bit of time last night on this new win 11 box getting WMC installed with EPG123. The install went smooth (Thanks GaRyan). Then a windows update came in this morning and trashed WMC. The guide data and program scheduling was wiped clean. WMC required that I go through the setup again...

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Update: The EPGTransfer program worked perfectly. Thanks.

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I had hit the backup button in epg123 last night, but that may have been before I actually scheduled anything. The restore button fixed the epg itself, but not the schedule.

I examined the latest EPG123 backup .ZIP file and then...

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Last post by n4mwd
Thu Jan 05, 2023 5:33 pm
Ceton PCIe and network tuner

Last post by jriker1 « Thu Dec 29, 2022 1:29 pm

by jriker1 » Thu Dec 29, 2022 1:29 pm

I am doing something that I guess is overly complex, trying to setup a Ceton InfiniTV 4 in a brand new Ryzen 7950x rack mount unit. Will have Windows 2022 Server installed and Hyper-V. Long story short, I have been able to get it working with a virtual of Windows 7 as a network tuner. Everything...

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Last post by jriker1
Thu Dec 29, 2022 1:29 pm
Cable Card setup?

Last post by technodevotee « Thu Dec 29, 2022 7:38 am
Replies: 13
by sjlcjl » Wed Dec 07, 2022 4:10 am

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I've read a bunch of threads here and looked a bunch of different installers...
Some say nothing works past 15xx and others say it works just great...

I've been a WMC user since it first came out and I'm tired of using old hardware..
Is there a way to get fully functional WMC on Win 10/11 and me...

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There's a bunch of Media Center tasks to do with OCUR in Task Scheduler.

I am certain that both Playready and WMDRM play a role in this functionality though.

I assume you have perused the threads here:

There was a whole load of work done on this topic back in the mists of time over on MDL that...

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Last post by technodevotee
Thu Dec 29, 2022 7:38 am
V8.9.0 is it still here

Last post by technodevotee « Wed Dec 28, 2022 10:15 am
Replies: 1
by paulcarrm9mx » Wed Dec 28, 2022 8:31 am

Hi iam looking for version 8.9.0 by Garyryan but can't find it can anybody help please.

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Last post by technodevotee
Wed Dec 28, 2022 10:15 am
"The app you are trying to install isn't a verified app" Pops up when I try to open WMC

Last post by garyan2 « Wed Dec 28, 2022 2:30 am
Replies: 1
by caliskier » Wed Dec 28, 2022 1:10 am

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The app you are trying to install isn't a verified app Pops up when I try to open WMC. I can select install anyway and it will open WMC, but its annoying. I am not installing anything, just trying to open already installed WMC. Do you know how to kill this popup?

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Which WMC for Win10 did you install?

Sent from my SM-X200 using Tapatalk

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Last post by garyan2
Wed Dec 28, 2022 2:30 am
WMC TV Shows 2022

Last post by Jazzycian « Thu Dec 15, 2022 7:46 pm
Replies: 11
by Jazzycian » Thu Dec 08, 2022 10:32 pm

First post

Hi all,

I recently built a HTPC. Aorus b550i board, AMD Ryzen 4600g, 16gb ram, Windows 10 pro. Pretty capable. Movies, TV shows on a NAS source. PCIE DVB-S2 dual tuner.

I installed WMC (really great work by the way by the dev Gary on here). It is amazing but I am hitting a wall with the 'wife...

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Cheers, thank you for the replies. I am really looking for an all in one solution to make it easy to use for others in the house. Really is a pity there is no TV series support or plugins that seem to work anymore. The inability to just auto play the next episode without hitting 'play all' is a bit...

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Last post by Jazzycian
Thu Dec 15, 2022 7:46 pm
Upgrade from Win8.1 failed - .NET exception on launch

Last post by harakan2 « Thu Dec 15, 2022 3:59 pm
Replies: 8
by harakan2 » Wed Nov 30, 2022 8:32 pm

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I'm trying to upgrade my existing Win8.1 Media Center to Windows 10, doing an in-place upgrade of the OS (using a 22H2 install USB created using the Media Creator Tool) and then installing Gary's WMC MSI package (8.9.0). The MSI appears to have installed successfully, but attempting to run WMC...

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Unfortunately the WMC Multi Tool didn't seem to fix the issue, even after trying all of the obviously-relevant options. I decided to do a completely clean install of Win10 21H2, and the MSI package installed successfully on that and WMC starts correctly now - I've gone through the TV setup and...

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Last post by harakan2
Thu Dec 15, 2022 3:59 pm
Where Is fix_MSSQLLite.bat?

Last post by technodevotee « Sat Dec 10, 2022 8:39 am
Replies: 1
by blyon » Sat Dec 10, 2022 3:54 am

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I installed Windows Media Center on my new Windows 11 machine. It seemed to go well, but when I try and start it I get the following error:
Application: mcupdate.exe
Framework Version: v4.0.30319
Description: The process was terminated due to an unhandled exception.
Exception Info:...

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Fix_MSSQLLite was rolled into a standalone utility named WMC Multi Tool along with all my other utilities and is hosted by StinkyImp.

It can be downloaded from here:

This change was because the original tools had to be placed in the same folder as the WMC installer, which seemed to cause a bit...

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Last post by technodevotee
Sat Dec 10, 2022 8:39 am
Help with a Gameplan

Last post by mang « Mon Dec 05, 2022 6:30 pm
Replies: 15
by mang » Sun Nov 27, 2022 3:53 am

First post

Hey all, first post here!

On my PC, I have a Ceton InfiniTV4 PCI tuner. I have used this in the past with a cable card and it worked great with WMC when I lived in my apartment. Recorded TV and everything. When it came time to upgrade my Windows 7 to 10, I stopped using it since WMC disappeared...

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For your old PCs, do you have an interface where everything can be controlled with a remote? Do you need to use a keyboard/mouse?

On the old PC anything I need to do with WMC I can do with a remote. (including sleep/wakeup). I only drag out a keyboard/mouse and connect them if I need to do...

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Last post by mang
Mon Dec 05, 2022 6:30 pm
"All Tuners currently in use" & "Video decoder not working"

Last post by technodevotee « Mon Dec 05, 2022 8:26 am
Replies: 2
by Clutch Cargo » Sat Nov 26, 2022 3:16 am

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It's been literally a couple of years since I have had to install WMC but I had a Windows snafu and installed a backup which did not have WMC installed. I think I installed version 8.8.4 (could be 8.4.5?). So I am getting two issues as mentioned in the title:

1. All Tuners currently in use -...

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where is the WMC installer located?

the only times I have seen a problem with installing or uninstalling was when the installer was buried in a long path or had spaces in the path.

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Last post by technodevotee
Mon Dec 05, 2022 8:26 am
Restore epg123 backup from win7 to win10 PC to copy setup?

Last post by garyan2 « Sun Nov 27, 2022 6:38 pm
Replies: 5
by prsa01 » Sat Sep 17, 2022 2:34 pm

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I thought I had seen a thread that at least touched on this but can't seem to find it now.

If I just want to duplicate my WMC setup from my win7 PC to a win10 PC (channels, mappings, recordings, favorites, etc) can I just restore an epg123 backup from 1 to the other? If so, how far should I take...

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Your favorites are dependent on your guide data, so import the guide and see if everything comes back. The restore will only work if you have the exact same tuners as when the backup was created. If you have not setup all the tuners in the Win10 machine and/or tuners are different, then the restore...

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Last post by garyan2
Sun Nov 27, 2022 6:38 pm
'Find' is not recognized as an internal or external command??

Last post by Blingee G « Sun Nov 27, 2022 3:07 am
Replies: 49
by Blingee G » Sun May 29, 2022 10:40 pm
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So, I tried installing WMC V8.8.5 on my computer, followed the guide to a T, but then when I ran InstallerBLUE, (the one I want), it said 'find is not recognized as an internal or external command, etc. Being new to computers, I have no idea how to fix this! Help!

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I might, I'll have to check...
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Last post by Blingee G
Sun Nov 27, 2022 3:07 am
DVD Player not working in Windows 11 22H2

Last post by Kusaywa « Sun Nov 13, 2022 7:15 pm

by Kusaywa » Sun Nov 13, 2022 7:15 pm

As the subject says, DVD Player not working in Windows 11 22H2, just crashes?

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Last post by Kusaywa
Sun Nov 13, 2022 7:15 pm
Backup and Restore all WMC settings in Win11

Last post by garyan2 « Sun Nov 06, 2022 12:11 am
Replies: 1
by purpleb » Sat Nov 05, 2022 6:00 pm

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Just to check, will the backup/restore in the database utilities of in EPG123 client back and restore all channels, mappings, recordings, favorites, EPG and WMC settings? Is there only one backup zip file or could be more?

I used the Win10/11 installer with win11 and I upgraded from 22h1 to 22h2....

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The backup will cover everything except the EPG itself which all you need to do is import the mxf file again.

For any big updates for Win10/11, the WMC registry settings are deleted. The msi package will add most of them back in but it doesn't know what the tuners were are some WMC settings... it...

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Last post by garyan2
Sun Nov 06, 2022 12:11 am
Windows 10 / installation under vers22h2

Last post by rogerpp « Sat Oct 29, 2022 10:05 am
Replies: 1
by rogerpp » Fri Oct 28, 2022 2:43 pm

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Hi there

today (!) i swaped my old laptop from W7 to W10 (upgrade) and get from MS 22H2 ....
the istalling of 8.8.5 (Garys version) works well, also the dvdplayer, but when i tried to
activate WMC i failed at least bevor i can start channel-finding (satellit)

anyone else who had this troubles ?...

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everything ok

deinstallation and new installation of 8.8.5 (8.9.0) helps
dont know whats the mistake was

kind regards
roger

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Last post by rogerpp
Sat Oct 29, 2022 10:05 am
The ongoing "It's safe to install this month's win10/11 updates" thread

Last post by paulcarrm9mx « Tue Oct 25, 2022 8:41 pm
Replies: 8
by prsa01 » Thu Apr 07, 2022 3:53 pm

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If there is already something like this, please delete. I didn't see one.

Should be useful, at least to me, to have one place to look to see if anyone has confirmed whether a given month's updates cause WMC/mce problems and potentially the steps someone used to recover from the problem(s)....

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What about 2h22

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Last post by paulcarrm9mx
Tue Oct 25, 2022 8:41 pm
Slow starting of (recordet) .wtv-files

Last post by rogerpp « Tue Oct 25, 2022 3:32 pm
Replies: 3
by rogerpp » Sun Oct 23, 2022 3:08 pm

First post

Hi
have installd version 8.9.0 including the DVDSoftpackages, works fine so far
but starting a recordet wtv..file with WMC needs around 25 seconds to show a furter 5 sconds to play.
The same file starts with VLC-Player immeadetly...?

Any idea ?

kind regrds
roger

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Txs a lot, works very well now

kind regards
roger

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Last post by rogerpp
Tue Oct 25, 2022 3:32 pm
Can't play recorded TV with latest Intel driver

Last post by Hagrinas « Tue Oct 04, 2022 6:49 pm

by Hagrinas » Tue Oct 04, 2022 6:49 pm

Everything was working fine until I updated the driver to 20.19.15.5144 for Intel HD graphics 4400 and I'd like to know if there's a solution short of rolling back the driver and hoping it doesn't get updated by mistake in the future.

If I get into recorded TV, I see a black screen. If I move the...

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Last post by Hagrinas
Tue Oct 04, 2022 6:49 pm
(Netstream + WMC10) no channels found

Last post by technodevotee « Sun Oct 02, 2022 9:58 pm
Replies: 4
by kapqa » Tue Sep 27, 2022 11:37 am

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Hello,

maybe someone can help solve this issue encountered on Windows 10.

Used to function well on Windows 7 + Windows Media Center,

am using a Netstream DTT (for DVB-T) and Netream Sat (for DVB-S) and both devices are correctly recognized by Windows Media Center (8.8.5 kindly provided by...

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I really meant even earlier versions of installer even going back to 8.8.1 but if you couldn't get it to work on Windows 8.1, I don't expect it would make much difference.

I don't think Playready comes into it but that can't be ruled out because other software such as dvblink, which only seems to...

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Last post by technodevotee
Sun Oct 02, 2022 9:58 pm
Most trouble-free way to install WMC on Windows 10?

Last post by unclebun « Tue Sep 27, 2022 1:12 pm
Replies: 1
by kurkosdr » Tue Sep 27, 2022 3:03 am

First post

Hi,

With Windows 7 ESU and Windows 8.1 reaching end-of-support on January 2023, many other people will probably have the same questions soon, so there is no harm in asking:

1) What is the most trouble-free way to install WMC on Windows 10? Is it the MSI package, or something else? I prefer...

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This:

When I installed it, I just installed it, and it works.

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Last post by unclebun
Tue Sep 27, 2022 1:12 pm
Single frame "live tv", cannot play wtv

Last post by technodevotee « Sat Sep 17, 2022 1:24 pm
Replies: 3
by klumsybot » Sat Sep 17, 2022 3:55 am

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Hi, I think I have a codec issue.

Previously I had an HTPC running windows 7 but the mainboard has failed and I need to replace it.

Here's a bit of context:
System: Lenovo M93p
CPU: i5-4570
Ram: 2x 8GB
GPU: Intel HD4600
OS: Windows 10 21H2
Tuner: HVR-2200

DVD player app seems to be working, it...

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jolly good.

my first thought was graphics drivers because I had the exact same problem with the intel chip on my HTPC mobo but then I saw it was a display port and thought that might be it.

looks like I was wrong about Display Port anyway - seems it only affects protected media.

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Last post by technodevotee
Sat Sep 17, 2022 1:24 pm
KWorld UB435-Q Win10 VERY Poor Performance

Last post by StinkyImp « Wed Sep 07, 2022 5:39 pm
Replies: 1
by swallis7 » Tue Sep 06, 2022 11:21 pm

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(My Old Win7 PC: 2.7gb CPU, 4gb RAM, AMD 5450 video card w/1gb video RAM,
Windows Media Center 8.9.0 64-bit, external Antenna with 75ohm cable)

If I plug the KWorld UB435-Q USB stick into my old Win7 PC, WMC plays & records fine.

If I install a fresh copy of Windows 10 on this PC, WMC acts like...

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KWorld UB435-Q USB stick
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I've tried everything I can think of, clean WIndows 10 install, tried USB 2 & 3 ports, unplugging my USB hard drive, using only one CPU core, tried 3 different KWorld drivers (two made for Windows 7,8,10 & one for Windows...

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Last post by StinkyImp
Wed Sep 07, 2022 5:39 pm
Tuners not found

Last post by airic201 « Wed Aug 17, 2022 11:13 pm
Replies: 3
by airic201 » Tue Aug 16, 2022 2:17 am

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I recently had to upgrade to a new Windows 11 computer (the hard drive in my eight year old Windows 7 completely died). I have version 21H2 with OS build 22000856. I downloaded WMC but it will not detect my HD Homerun Prime tuners.
The tuners work. I am forced to use the HD Homerun Prime...

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I was trying to use version 8.
So basically I won't be able to use WMC like I had hoped on Windows 11? I would have to roll it back to Windows 7 for it to really work right.

Thanks.

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Last post by airic201
Wed Aug 17, 2022 11:13 pm
2015 LTSB sees OTA tuner but not Cablecard tuner

Last post by CZ Eddie « Wed Aug 10, 2022 5:26 am
Replies: 25
by CZ Eddie » Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:23 am
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All the forums say that Win10 1511 or earlier can see Cablecard tuners.

Well, I have a fresh install of Win10 2015 LTSB that can see my HDHomeRun OTA tuner but cannot see my HDHomeRun Prime Cablecard tuner.
Could someone verify for me that it's working for them?

HDHomeRun software sees both tuner...

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Hmm, just found a post that says DisplayPort is not supported by WMC.
I've got the newest version of DisplayPort and it works with everything else and is HDCP compliant.
But, I bet the Intel Q45 chipset might be an older version of DisplayPort. I can't find the spec.

Dang, I'll have to try my...
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Last post by CZ Eddie
Wed Aug 10, 2022 5:26 am
Unable to uninstall W10 WMC, not present in Programs

Last post by garyan2 « Fri Aug 05, 2022 2:17 pm
Replies: 1
by silverlox » Fri Aug 05, 2022 10:17 am

First post

Hi all,

Had a problem and decided to start from the beginning but cannot find out how to remove WMC.
Using the newer 8.9 msi it keeps saying WMC is already installed and I cannot get any further.
Cannot delete eHome as I don't have access.

Would appreciate any helpful suggestions

Windows 10 Pro...

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WMC 8.9.0 is considered an App. Go to Settings -> Apps and it should be listed along with all the other Apps and Programs as Windows Media Center .

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Last post by garyan2
Fri Aug 05, 2022 2:17 pm
Recorded Series Files - Show in Folders not working

Last post by silverlox « Fri Aug 05, 2022 11:41 am
Replies: 2
by silverlox » Mon May 23, 2022 9:18 am

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I've a simple system here, Windows 10 with Garys installation of MCE and Schedules Direct for the guide.
Had to reinstall Windows 10 after a drive failure before I could do an OS backup. (Planned but never completed)

I'm being asked now why the recordings the wife makes all appear In a flat list...

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Thanks, I'll check that out once I get it working again.
Having problems reinstalling WMC as I cannot uninstall the existing install.

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Last post by silverlox
Fri Aug 05, 2022 11:41 am
Sound from WTV or Live TV must be set to stereo

Last post by technodevotee « Mon Aug 01, 2022 6:47 am
Replies: 17
by Phone Guy » Thu Jul 28, 2022 12:11 am

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This is and has been an ongoing issue with WMC. I am running WMC windows 10, thanks to the great support and people who have worked on the project. I have run WMC since it was on xp. Things have changed and media and sound have changed, while WMC is stuck in the past.

I have to leave the PC sound...

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There's a few things in addition to the sound problem:

I can run WMC full screen in an RDP session in V13 but not V8. I find that really annoying as well and is another reason I still use my version.

XBox Extenders used to work in V13 but not in V8. They don't work at all on anything later than...

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Last post by technodevotee
Mon Aug 01, 2022 6:47 am
WMC remote controls all volumes but DVD

Last post by BennyHillFan « Wed Jul 20, 2022 9:36 pm

by BennyHillFan » Wed Jul 20, 2022 9:36 pm

Windows 10 LTSC (1903) on a HP Elitedesk 800 home theater PC. Connected via Displayport->HDMI cable to a Yamaha AV amp then video up to a flatscreen TV also via HDMI. WMC 8.5.5, controlled by an HP TSG-IR02 Media Center Remote .

Everything works perfect BUT FOR ONE thing: The HP media center...

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Last post by BennyHillFan
Wed Jul 20, 2022 9:36 pm
I had issues with my computer freezing up with Windows 7, so making the upgrade to Windows 10

Last post by billmich « Tue Jul 12, 2022 3:28 am
Replies: 27
by billmich » Wed Jun 29, 2022 2:16 pm
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I would appreciate any and all advice as to the best link to download windows media center for windows 10

A Google search provides so many different links but I wanna trust people that are on this message board

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I haven’t seen pixelated programs, yet
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Last post by billmich
Tue Jul 12, 2022 3:28 am
Installing WMC is failing on Win 10 and Win 11

Last post by YagilH « Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:07 pm
Replies: 2
by YagilH » Sun Jul 10, 2022 11:21 pm

First post

Hi,
WMC worked fine on my win 10 laptop.
I upgraded to win 11, and WMC wouldn't launch.
I uninstalled it and installed WMC_6.3.9600.16384_x64_v12
The installation failed. Please see the attached PC1 errors 2022-07-10.txt

I then tried to install on another win 10 laptop.
The installation failed....

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I used Version 8.9 and it worked !

Thank you so much.

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Last post by YagilH
Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:07 pm
Extender Support?

Last post by technodevotee « Mon Jul 04, 2022 3:45 pm
Replies: 1
by realphoenixe » Sun Jul 03, 2022 4:18 pm

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Does the unofficial versions of Windows Media Center for Windows 10/11 compatible with Media Center Extenders, just in case someone upgraded their media PC to windows 10 for security reasons? I just wanna know.

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Extenders of any kind don't work with current versions of Windows due to changes made to RDP among other things.

I spent a lot of time investigating the situation and created a series of posts here:

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Last post by technodevotee
Mon Jul 04, 2022 3:45 pm
WMC Version: 8.9.0 on WIN 10. MC does not see HDHomerun DUO

Last post by sangley « Fri Jul 01, 2022 7:10 pm
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by sangley » Thu Jun 30, 2022 9:14 pm

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As a long time WIN 8.1 WMC and EPG-123 user, I have been trying to move to Windows 10 with WMC Version: 8.9.0 on the same machine. For whatever reason, when I try to setup EPG-123 fresh on WIN 10, WMC is not detecting my HDHomerun Duo tuner. I can see live tv using the Sillicondust app on the same...

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Thanks Gary! You were right. I incorrectly expected the drivers to be installed as part of the HomerunHD utility package I downloaded. I found the download you pointed me to and now it works. Thanks for taking the time to help. As a matter of fact, I sent you a donation just last week. I encourage...

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Last post by sangley
Fri Jul 01, 2022 7:10 pm
Black screen on some but not all OTA channels

Last post by garyan2 « Wed Jun 29, 2022 2:14 am
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by plutoz » Mon Jun 27, 2022 3:05 pm

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I am having a weird issue with a new WMC (msi version) install on the last release of Windows 10 (21H2) on an HP ProDesk 600 G1 Mini using a HDHomeRun tuner.

Everything went fine with the setup, finding the tuner, adding the channels etc. but when I go to watch 'Live TV' only some of the channels...

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I haven't checked in quite a while, but you should be able to get drivers from Intel for Win10 off their website.

I also haven't had to worry about codecs in a long time, but my go-to was Shark007. It had options specifically for WMC, don't know if they are still there or not.

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Last post by garyan2
Wed Jun 29, 2022 2:14 am
Win 10 w/8.8.5 and Playready problems

Last post by B3AST « Mon Jun 13, 2022 2:16 am
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by B3AST » Wed Jun 08, 2022 4:55 am

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Lurked here for years and this community is amazing keeping this great software running. Not had any issues Ive not been able to solve with my old build with info from here.
Now I doing a new MC build to replace my very long in the tooth Windows 7 build and I am having issues with PlayReady
Hoping...

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Not sure if progress, I don't know enough about Media Center and it's codex. I switched to a 6.9 install for Windows 8, it mentioned needing to install Shark007 which I did. That cleared up the Decoder error on tuner setup. Now when I switch to a flagged channel it plays for 20-30 seconds then...

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Last post by B3AST
Mon Jun 13, 2022 2:16 am
Cable TV No Signal

Last post by fonzie « Mon Apr 25, 2022 9:54 am
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by fonzie » Wed Apr 20, 2022 9:53 pm

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Hi I was wondering if it is possible to connect my Spectrum/Charter Cable box to my MCE system. I have windows 10 build 19044. MCE ver. 8.85 a Hauppauge WinTv 1595 dual tuner capable of ATSC and Clear QAM. My antenna connects with no problems when I connect to cable box no signal is found. I have...

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Finally got a tuner to work on win 10. My Hauppauge win10 usb tuner was a big fat no go. Tried another brand Acermedia usb tuner. Win 7 system works great. Win 10 has some audio dropouts probably to do with drm or playready.

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Last post by fonzie
Mon Apr 25, 2022 9:54 am
I had to install Windows 10 version 1511

Last post by technodevotee « Sat Apr 16, 2022 10:32 am
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by cyberdoc999 » Sat Apr 09, 2022 1:48 am

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I've been working on this for about 3 months! Here's what worked for me:

I tried different versions of Windows 10 and the latest Windows 7
here's what worked for me. I had to install Windows 10 version 1511
(and block all updates)
do a search for Windows 10 version 1511

now everything works...

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People who know more about these things than me say that Microsoft removed WMDRM, which was the DRM mechanism used by cable cards in early versions.

It seems that the resolution to the problem isn't so much technical as ethical and I don't think *anyone* would be prepared to try putting it back...

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Last post by technodevotee
Sat Apr 16, 2022 10:32 am
WMC-V13 for 32 bit and 64 bit Windows 10

Last post by technodevotee « Wed Apr 13, 2022 5:53 am
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by technodevotee » Fri Jun 14, 2019 10:21 am
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I have created a hybrid installer named WMC-V13 by using the files from V12 and a modified installer from V8.

I have made two versions available, 32 bit and 64 bit, which should install on any version of Windows 10 including version 1903.

As many of the changes that have been made since V12 was...

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@whs001

I'm confused. The last installer that used DISM was 12 but that hasn't worked since Windows 10 Version 1803.

The file dates in your ehome folder don't tie up with any installer I have.

Why reinstall if it is working? You will lose your configuration and your history. Wouldn't it be...
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Last post by technodevotee
Wed Apr 13, 2022 5:53 am
WMC Windows media center 8 in vm on Windows 10?

Last post by CZ Eddie « Fri Apr 08, 2022 10:20 pm
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by trs71 » Sun Feb 14, 2021 10:38 pm

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I played around with WMC in the early days, since i've got cable card it eventual became a no go. i've been using a custom win8. I read somewhere about a vm in 10 running WMC. i searched no luck, does it work well or do you need extenders or?

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wrong thread

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Last post by CZ Eddie
Fri Apr 08, 2022 10:20 pm
WMC on Windows 10 'Mute' kills Intel GPU - System Restore

Last post by dmcq « Wed Apr 06, 2022 10:48 pm
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by dmcq » Sun Feb 20, 2022 5:31 pm
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Asus Z590-i Intel i5-11600, video and audio via HDMI
Windows 10 Pro version 10.0.19043 Build 19043 - latest drivers from Asus, Intel, Microsoft.

MCE install either 8.8.5 or Gary's MSI
WMC runs fine until the 'Mute' button is pressed, then the HDMI output fails and cannot be recovered without a...
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Last post by dmcq
Wed Apr 06, 2022 10:48 pm
Windows Media Center 11

Last post by Tweakfiend « Tue Mar 29, 2022 10:47 am
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by sebas1974 » Fri Jul 23, 2021 4:57 pm
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i just uploaded an selfmade version of media center 11:

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Hello
Sebastian

R U still around ?
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Last post by Tweakfiend
Tue Mar 29, 2022 10:47 am
Recommended Tuner for WMC on Win10

Last post by Bryn « Mon Mar 21, 2022 9:31 am
Replies: 6
by glamberson » Fri Mar 18, 2022 12:59 pm

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Hi,

I finally had it and blew up my WMC 8.1 system after one more stupid permissions change from a Microsoft update that I didn't want to fix.

Now I'm happy to ditch DRM content and simply use the public domain WMC version available to manage basic content from my cable provider. To do this I...

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That doesn't sound like the driver issue that I know about. Maybe the newer drivers work on win10 (I'm on win7). The driver issues I'm aware of keep WMC from finding the tuners at all.

There is a recent thread that specifies a working driver and may even provide a link.

Someone on win10 may be...

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Last post by Bryn
Mon Mar 21, 2022 9:31 am
Volume control doesnt work for h264 MKVs

Last post by Bryn « Mon Mar 21, 2022 8:52 am
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by Bryn » Sat Mar 19, 2022 12:42 pm

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Hi all,

For some reason some h264 MKVs I download the volume control has no effect, it plays at a constant volume no matter where the slider is.

Plays fine outside of media centre, the volume works.

265s it doesnt seem to be an issue, they work fine.

Seems to be the same with Shark or KLIte...

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Hi, sorry for the delay in replying, major family crisis at home.

Yes it's definitely the WMC volume that's the issue, it works fine using media player classic playing the same video file.

I will check out the shark WMC specific shark codec instructions.

Thanks a lot for your reply

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Last post by Bryn
Mon Mar 21, 2022 8:52 am
windows storage pooler is dead on 20H2 version?

Last post by stuartm « Sat Mar 19, 2022 7:14 am
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by sdowney717 » Sat Mar 12, 2022 2:05 pm

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It works fine on version 1909

windows is so many gotcha's

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Thanks, Space for clarifying, I didn't make that very clear.

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Last post by stuartm
Sat Mar 19, 2022 7:14 am
I can't install Windows Media Center on Windows 10 !

Last post by technodevotee « Wed Mar 16, 2022 10:43 pm
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by ginger334 » Wed Mar 16, 2022 3:11 pm

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pls help!! :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(

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That must be a very old version of WMC you have.

Is this a 64bit or 32bit system?

If it is 64bit, why not install V8.8.5 or Gary's MSI version?

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Last post by technodevotee
Wed Mar 16, 2022 10:43 pm
how to get epg123 guide data showing?

Last post by Space « Mon Mar 14, 2022 1:57 am
Replies: 6
by sdowney717 » Sat Mar 12, 2022 1:31 pm

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Windows I accidently got fooled into an update overnight from 1909 to 20H2, used to use stop updates 10, but switched to a reg hack that apparently fails to stop updates, oh well.
So WMC was dead this am.
I downloaded the latest WMC setup, thanks very much garyan2, and reinstalled it and it is...

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It looks OK if your PC is always awake, if not you probably want to check the Wake checkbox so that the PC will wake up to do the update and then go back to sleep.

Also, you should change the scheduled update time from 0:00 (midnight) to something other than that, as that time is a very busy time...

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Last post by Space
Mon Mar 14, 2022 1:57 am
What's the best program to add an Application to WMC?

Last post by Kusaywa « Sat Mar 12, 2022 10:20 pm

by Kusaywa » Sat Mar 12, 2022 10:20 pm

I tried using MCE Reset Toolbox but it only allows you to add the Application to the Extras Menu Strip. Is there a better one that let's you put it where you want? Thanks

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Last post by Kusaywa
Sat Mar 12, 2022 10:20 pm
XP Media Center Theme For WMC

Last post by DracoMan671 « Thu Mar 10, 2022 7:31 pm
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by EpicBWMCAnswers » Fri Jun 04, 2021 8:24 pm

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I Just Installed WMC For Windows 10, And The Media Center Themer, And I Needed To Install A WMC Theme To Make It Look Like XP Media Center Edition, But How Should I Find It? :think: When I Searched Something On YouTube, I Found It, It Has A Cool Nostalgic XP Media Center Theme For WMC, And There’s...

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i second this

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Last post by DracoMan671
Thu Mar 10, 2022 7:31 pm
Novice trying to relocate where recordings saved

Last post by cvanwormer « Sat Mar 05, 2022 5:24 pm
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by p623 » Sun Sep 19, 2021 9:04 am

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Hi please bare with me I’m not very technical :o

Running win10 64bit my WMC 8.8.4 stopped working yesterday wouldn’t allow me to record!
I uninstalled it.
then installed 8.8.5 now all works as it should, in my previous install I had tried with to no avail to move where my recording’s were saved...

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I used the GUI settings, but they would not change the fact that my videos were saved on my C: drive. The registry change solved the problem for me. I don't know why the GUI settings aren't working for me . . .

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Last post by cvanwormer
Sat Mar 05, 2022 5:24 pm
WMC 8.8.5 keeps rebuilding its database

Last post by KinCF « Fri Mar 04, 2022 1:08 am

by KinCF » Fri Mar 04, 2022 1:08 am

After sticking with Win 7 on my WMC computer for many years, finally decided to upgrade it to Win 10 at the start of the year.

Everything went well, except for one problem: Once in a while (about every 3rd-5th time) when I enter WMC it seems to rebuild its database. Some of the shows are there...

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Last post by KinCF
Fri Mar 04, 2022 1:08 am
WMC 8.8.5 for 32 bit Windows?

Last post by Onceaweek « Wed Mar 02, 2022 5:27 am
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by Vista2003 » Sat Apr 03, 2021 2:10 pm

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Hi,

I know this is a strange request but is there a WMC package for 32 bit Windows 10 20H2?

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The Dropbox link does not work. Does anyone have a link for 32 bit version?

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Last post by Onceaweek
Wed Mar 02, 2022 5:27 am
What is WMC V13 and where do I find it?

Last post by Onceaweek « Wed Mar 02, 2022 4:29 am
Replies: 15
by Mtdog » Wed Aug 05, 2020 9:55 pm

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In it's eternal sniping at WMC users, Windows 10 has disabled WMC on my PC while doing an update to Windows 10 2004. There is apparently a possible fix by restoring some DLL's but the tool is part of an install kit for what was referred to as WMC V13. Is this correct? Where do I get it? Thanks,...

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I can't find a current download page for V13 32 bit. Can you please help/

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Last post by Onceaweek
Wed Mar 02, 2022 4:29 am
WMC says no signal but records just fine anyway

Last post by Space « Tue Mar 01, 2022 12:25 am
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by twegner » Mon Feb 28, 2022 3:28 am

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This is a non-problem, more of a puzzle. I use WMC with over-the-air TV in Houston. An example of the puzzle would be just yesterday (Saturday). WMC gave a message in a rectangle on the main screen saying something like No signal detected on channel 2.1, Saturday Night Live will not be recorded...

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You can also view the log (these are just the Event Viewer logs filtered to just show the WMC specific ones) within WMC itself by going to View Scheduled -> History .

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Last post by Space
Tue Mar 01, 2022 12:25 am
WMC W10 1511/UHD 630 - Display Driver Error (Looking for Alt-Tab Alternative)

Last post by daniel.delillo « Mon Feb 28, 2022 12:53 pm

by daniel.delillo » Mon Feb 28, 2022 12:53 pm

Hi everyone,

I'm using a Silicon Dust Prime (CableCard) with a W10 1511 / Intel UHD 630 via HDMI, there's a display port also on the PC. Everything is working, but I get Display Driver Error - The video playback device does not support playback of protected content . when I first launch Live TV. I...

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Last post by daniel.delillo
Mon Feb 28, 2022 12:53 pm
Windows 8.1 vs Windows 10?

Last post by Space « Sun Feb 27, 2022 6:35 pm
Replies: 5
by jriker1 » Thu Feb 24, 2022 2:19 pm

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I have been trying to upgrade my MCE computer with 10Gbe networking. Not for MCE but a general project in my house. Having some issues with compatibility and drivers and the like. Know Windows 8.1 would be easier to work with, like or dislike the OS. Is it fair to say that using Windows 8.1, a...

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...
Know after Windows 7 stopped being updated like the TV shows switched to MP4 broadcasts or something and Microsoft added in one update for it and stopped.

While I'm not familiar with the entire history of WMC, I do know that MPEG4 (H.264) stream broadcasts were supported by WMC before they...

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Last post by Space
Sun Feb 27, 2022 6:35 pm
Windows Media Center 8.8.5 is out

Last post by technodevotee « Sat Feb 19, 2022 7:16 am
Replies: 65
by Kevin Chalet » Wed Sep 02, 2020 2:03 pm
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Hey everyone :D

8.8.5 is now publicly available:

Here's the changelog:

The package was updated to automatically restore the Microsoft SQL CE components (sqlcecompact40, sqlceoledb40, sqlceqp40 and sqlcese40) that were removed by Microsoft in Windows 10 2004.

Note: if you have used...

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I am having problems with the latest W10 Pro
21H2
OS Build 19044.145
WMC 8.8.5
When I do an install it looks for a tuner card which I no longer have.
I now have a silicondust homerun with digital card. My previous W8 system detected the tuner card and the homerun

Any comments?

Are you still...
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Last post by technodevotee
Sat Feb 19, 2022 7:16 am
Must I uninstall to reinstall?

Last post by Mugsy « Thu Feb 17, 2022 12:15 pm
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by Mugsy » Wed Feb 16, 2022 11:57 pm

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An unrelated problem with Win11 forced me to do a Repair install. This fixed the problems I was having with Windows but disabled WMC (once again.)

When I try to run WMC, nothing happens. When I try to run the WMC-8.5.5 installer, it tells me WMC is already installed.

Does this mean I must...

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Thx. I'll do a full un/re-install now.

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Last post by Mugsy
Thu Feb 17, 2022 12:15 pm
windows 10 , computer wants to upgrade to 1903

Last post by technodevotee « Wed Feb 16, 2022 7:17 pm
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by dojo » Wed Feb 16, 2022 5:45 pm

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Sorry to bother ya all

I am not that good at computers like you guys are so please bear with my poor education.

I have my MWC installed on computer, computer is using Windows 10, which has ended , now computer is suggestion I update to Windows 10, version, 1903..

will version 1903 eliminate WMC...

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Yes, major upgrades will remove WMC so unless you feel like starting from scratch with it, you would need to backup your WMC settings then uninstall it, let Windows do the update, reinstall WMC and restore your settings. The only problem it that it isn't always that straightforward.

I don't...

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Last post by technodevotee
Wed Feb 16, 2022 7:17 pm
Infinitv 6 PCI-e card not recognized by WMC on Win 10

Last post by StinkyImp « Tue Feb 15, 2022 3:05 pm
Replies: 22
by davidm71 » Thu Feb 09, 2017 6:19 pm
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Hi,

I have a Ceton InfinitTV 6 cablecard PCI-E tuner I'm trying to get recognized by WMC which I have successfully installed into Windows 10 1607 fresh upgrade from Win 8.1. I am able to watch live TV using NextPVR Application so my tuner card is functioning but WMC just fails to see it to use it....

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Please see the response at

For future reference... It's not necessary to post the same request to multiple subs. Someone will see the original post and respond. :thumbup:
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Last post by StinkyImp
Tue Feb 15, 2022 3:05 pm
Windows 10 driver for unsupported device

Last post by jonovitch « Sun Feb 13, 2022 9:49 pm

by jonovitch » Sun Feb 13, 2022 9:49 pm

I've been using an Avermedia AVerTV Hybrid Volar MAX tuner for 10 years without any problems. My old computer died, so I finally built a new one and upgraded to Windows 10. I installed WMC with the v8.8.5 zip file just fine (thank you!). And then I found out that my trusty old tuner is no longer...

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Last post by jonovitch
Sun Feb 13, 2022 9:49 pm
Codec pack or not?

Last post by Edgar_in_Indy « Tue Feb 08, 2022 6:43 am
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by arcsum68 » Wed Jan 19, 2022 5:07 pm

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Simple question to ask but maybe less simple to answer based on some of the reading I have done.

I have used Shark for years on my Win7 MCE box but with Win10 almost everything is playing (still havent figured out why some of it does not).

What is the recommendation here on the forum? Yay or...

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If it's working fine I would say don't mess with it. I always used K-Lite when I was running WMC on Windows 7, but when I installed Windows 10 I followed the guide for WMC and installed Shark as recommended. For whatever reason, I ended up with intermittent garbled audio on both live TV and...

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Last post by Edgar_in_Indy
Tue Feb 08, 2022 6:43 am
Can't find tuner after CPU upgrade?

Last post by Mugsy « Tue Feb 08, 2022 2:43 am
Replies: 2
by Mugsy » Tue Feb 08, 2022 12:17 am

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(Note: The tuner works with other apps.)

I upgraded my CPU this morning (and updated my nVidia graphics card driver) and now WMC can't find my TV tuner. Searching for tuner for about a minute before reporting No tuner detected.

My tuner, a WinTV PCIe x1 card, works fine. I have it playing right...

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Yep. That was all I needed to do.

Big thx.

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Last post by Mugsy
Tue Feb 08, 2022 2:43 am
Having issues installing

Last post by Wildrat « Sat Feb 05, 2022 1:59 pm
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by Wildrat » Fri Feb 04, 2022 11:57 pm

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Hello, new here. I had 8.8.4 installed, it quit working for some reason, I could not get wintv to work either, so I figured my old tv card had gone bad, put a new one in today wintv works, WMP still broke so I used the uninstall command as administrator, restarted, and downloaded 8.8.5, and ran...

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Everything is working again. Thanks for your help.

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Last post by Wildrat
Sat Feb 05, 2022 1:59 pm
WMC install on WIN10 21H1 build 19043.1466?

Last post by technodevotee « Tue Jan 25, 2022 11:28 pm
Replies: 5
by Tbro81 » Mon Jan 24, 2022 3:35 pm

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I am a long-time user of WMC on WIN7 systems and decided to take the leap to see if I could get it running on one of my WIN10 systems. So I downloaded the WMC-8.8.5 zip, files extracted them onto the system and ran the files as an admin then rebooted the system. BTW, this is a clean system (i.e.,...

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Yeah, that's because MSSQLLite was removed in later builds of Windows 10 (and 11) and WMC 8.8.5 was the first version of that branch to reinstate the required files and registry entries as part of the installation process.

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Last post by technodevotee
Tue Jan 25, 2022 11:28 pm
All TV Tuners are currently in use

Last post by technodevotee « Sun Jan 23, 2022 7:10 pm
Replies: 7
by Pontic_Greek » Tue Jan 18, 2022 12:16 am

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Hi Guys
I fresh installed Windows 10 (latest version) and installed the WMC 8.8.5 and attempted to get Live TV working using the instructions in the text file which was GunnerHook's tutorial

I was able to scan and find all the channels, however when i click live tv or select any channel, it shows...

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Not to my knowledge.

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Last post by technodevotee
Sun Jan 23, 2022 7:10 pm
How to uninstall WMC?

Last post by technodevotee « Sun Jan 23, 2022 9:04 am
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by We87 » Sat Jan 22, 2022 4:42 am

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WMC 8.8.5
Windows 10 with latest update (not sure which yet)

Windows media center will not load for some reason. EPG123 also, will not load. They try to, but never actually come up. All other programs are working fine.

So I assume I need to reinstall WMC but when I hit the Uninstall.cmd in the...

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Have a look at this:

This could be what is causing your problem. It would affect uninstall.bat as well.

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Last post by technodevotee
Sun Jan 23, 2022 9:04 am
Hauppaugge WinTV-HVR 950Q & WMC

Last post by LowTech « Fri Jan 21, 2022 4:18 pm
Replies: 2
by LowTech » Wed Jan 19, 2022 6:50 pm

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Hi all, newbie here trying to get WMC Live TV working in Win10. I have a Hauppaugge WinTV-HVR 950Q tuner & WMC runs but when trying to setup channels, it never comes up with analog tuner. I need to have channel 3 setup so I can get signal from comcast cable. Since it only shows digital tuner, I...

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Never mind, figured it out. Thanks

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Last post by LowTech
Fri Jan 21, 2022 4:18 pm
Getting a new PVR soon, need some help

Last post by TGsell « Wed Jan 19, 2022 5:40 pm
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by bros » Sat Dec 11, 2021 11:53 pm
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Hi, been on my current PVR with Windows Media Center & EPG123 for around 9 years now and I have a few questions:
1. My current one is on its way out - how well does WMC work on 10?
2. Any precautions I need to take with it on 10? i.e. disable updates or add something to boot on startup?
3. Will I...

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I have been running WMC 8.8.5 on Windows 10 flawlessly for 6 months now -- you need to install W10 1511 and FREEZE Updates - follow this post (many thanks to patrick0525, garyan2 and cwinfield for getting this going - it's been a game changer for me since I can buy a modern machine running W10.......
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Last post by TGsell
Wed Jan 19, 2022 5:40 pm
7750 screen size constantly changing

Last post by arcsum68 « Wed Jan 19, 2022 5:03 pm
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by arcsum68 » Wed Jan 12, 2022 1:34 am

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Ugh, so bummed out with my new build.

Finally upgraded my absolutely ancient HTPC build to a gen3 I7, 24g ram and a 7750 GPU. My MUCH older system still worked mostly, but was starting to have issues and would have needed to reimage anyway. The old build was an Athlon II and an 8600GTS and one of...

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I have been playing around with older driver versions and its happening much less frequently. Probably just need to keep messing around until I find a good combo. I keep reading that Nvidia chipsets are better for compatibility issues, so I may toss the GT730 in there to see if that helps while not...

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Last post by arcsum68
Wed Jan 19, 2022 5:03 pm
EPG123 setup

Last post by Soor « Thu Jan 13, 2022 6:42 pm
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by Soor » Tue Jan 11, 2022 7:59 am

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I set up my EPG123 this time last year and it was working fine, but I I let it expire. This year I was issued a new password and was told that I would need it in order to receive the current downloads. Do I need to follow the steps outlined at eg123.garyan2.net? If so, where do I apply the...

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All the stations have been populated now. I will consider the upgrade. I thank you very much for your patience and help.

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Last post by Soor
Thu Jan 13, 2022 6:42 pm
WMC V13 Vs 8.8.5

Last post by technodevotee « Tue Jan 11, 2022 4:49 pm
Replies: 7
by newdamage1 » Wed Nov 18, 2020 11:43 pm

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Apologies if this has been asked before, I searched but didn't find an answer, likely bad wording, google-fu, etc... :mrgreen: .

But what is the difference between these two versions? Are these forks of the same leak/release or competing projects?

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The thing is, most of the workarounds (even the ones in V13) aren't needed on 1511 because they are there to solve problems introduced in later versions of Windows 10.

If you are intent on installing 8.8.5, all I can suggest is that you contact the guy who made the modifications in 8.8.5 and ask...

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Last post by technodevotee
Tue Jan 11, 2022 4:49 pm
How to record a docu series from TV if there are too many parts of it?

Last post by 1ST1 « Wed Jan 05, 2022 6:31 pm
Replies: 8
by 1ST1 » Sat Jan 01, 2022 10:02 pm

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Hello, happy new year!

I want to record a documentation series from TV (DVBS2) with the WMC. That documentation series has a total of some hundred parts and a TV station started to send them in the night, several parts per night. I want to take them all, storage is not the problem, but if I want...

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Sorry, I made the assumption you were using EPG123.

I already discovered that software, but I don't understand well what it does.

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Last post by 1ST1
Wed Jan 05, 2022 6:31 pm
Upgrade TV from 2K to 4k Video Error

Last post by 1ST1 « Sat Jan 01, 2022 10:24 pm
Replies: 1
by dlcaron » Tue Aug 03, 2021 6:37 pm

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Been using the French WMC V8.8.2 on my 2 K TV for a few years. Just bought a new 4K 3840 x 2160 Samsung TV and hooked up my PC to it via the same HDMI I used before. WMC come up OK and I can change settings and stuf but when I start Live TV or a Recorded show, it runs with garbled sound and jerked...

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How about just lowering the resolution of your graphics card to full-hd? (1980x1280) Do you really need 4k resolution on your desktop and other applications?

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Last post by 1ST1
Sat Jan 01, 2022 10:24 pm
Change drive letter TV recording to use QNAP NAS

Last post by 1ST1 « Sat Jan 01, 2022 10:16 pm
Replies: 7
by tonwes » Fri Nov 05, 2021 6:53 pm

First post

Replacing my WMC/8.1/octopus PC with a lean W10/W11 i5 laptop with SSD and hdmi out.

I want to store recordings on a network drive on my QNAP NAS, but WMC only lets you select physical/local drives.

QNAP NAS forum suggests setting up a iSCSI map, which is a hassle but might work. Any there from...

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I wouldn't do that, recording directly to the NAS. Record locally and move the files there once a day. I sugest you to create a batch job like:

@echo off
set user=a_local_user_on_the_server
set pass=its_password
set server=my_nas_name_or_ip
set netdrive=z:
set robo_options=/mov /e /s /minage:1...

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Last post by 1ST1
Sat Jan 01, 2022 10:16 pm
Recording stopped working

Last post by technodevotee « Tue Dec 21, 2021 6:56 pm
Replies: 4
by Mugsy » Sun Dec 19, 2021 7:10 pm

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I don't know why, but my ability to record stopped working.

Everything was fine as recently as last night. Then suddenly this morning, my scheduled recording didn't record. When I click the record button, nothing happens (other than the usual sound you get when you click the Record button.

Guide...

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I expect it will try and install it again.

You never know, it might work next time but if it doesn't I'd be surprised if an older version of WMC would be better.

I'm still using V13, which I wouldn't recommend for general usage because it gets broken at the drop of a hat but at the risk of...

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Last post by technodevotee
Tue Dec 21, 2021 6:56 pm
Converting WTV to DVR-MS fails... any solution?

Last post by Space « Thu Dec 16, 2021 5:23 pm
Replies: 10
by sierra » Thu Jan 02, 2020 2:46 am

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Hello all,
I apologize if this topic has been brought up, but I'm trying to find out if there's a way to convert a WTV file in WMC Windows 10, to a DVR-MS file?
The right-click option which worked in Windows 7 is not working in Windows 10.... (I get an error saying the ...content is not compatible...

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Agree that wtvconverter.exe from both win7 and win8.1 won't run under win10.

Only solution I know is to run win7 in Virtualbox.

Now, if comskip would work on .wtv files .........

I know this is a post from January, and I'm not sure if you are talking about a Win10 specific issue here, but...

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Last post by Space
Thu Dec 16, 2021 5:23 pm
Clean Install & New DVB-C Tuners W11/8.8.5/TVMosaic

Last post by tonwes « Sun Nov 28, 2021 12:30 pm
Replies: 6
by tonwes » Fri Oct 08, 2021 5:15 am

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Been a fan of MCE ever since the first 2005, but unfortunately my 8.1 system with Digital Devices Duoflex/DVB-C/CI and DVBLink 4.5 has passed away (as well as the local Dutch green button forum). Time for an upgrade, Win11 is now commercially available as well as slim PCs that fit behind the TV or...

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WMC sees the native tuners, but WMC can only search for channels on the DVB-T part of this hybrid tuner.

To access DVB-C one need an intermediate, DVB TVSource was the most commonly used pack for this, and I used version 5.5 for Digital Devices Octopus.

TVSource sees the tuners, it can tune...

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Last post by tonwes
Sun Nov 28, 2021 12:30 pm
Having WMC autostart with Windows 10

Last post by GB247 « Tue Nov 23, 2021 6:26 pm
Replies: 2
by GB247 » Mon Nov 22, 2021 3:30 pm

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Sorry of this has already been covered somewhere but, I couldn’t find anything from searching.
As you all no doubt know the autostart function is not working with WMC in Win 10 out of the gate. Does anyone know of a way or work around to get WMC to start up automatically with Win 10?

Thanks

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Do you mean from a cold boot?

Try going into the Task Scheduler and create a new task. For the trigger, select on system restart from the list. Make sure you deselect stop the program if it runs longer than xx days .

Yes from a cold boot. I tried your suggestion. Still no joy. Worth a pop...

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Last post by GB247
Tue Nov 23, 2021 6:26 pm
Intermittent Album Art in Windows 11

Last post by Kusaywa « Tue Oct 26, 2021 11:19 am

by Kusaywa » Tue Oct 26, 2021 11:19 am

I have a pretty large music library, all in flac. I use WMP Tag Plus so that WMP/WMC will properly read the flac tags. Each file has an embedded 600x600 album art as well as a folder.jpg in each folder at 600x600. I'm currently using Windows 11 but later versions of Windows 10 caused the same...

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Last post by Kusaywa
Tue Oct 26, 2021 11:19 am
Missing 8:53 am \StartRecording task

Last post by stuartm « Fri Oct 22, 2021 5:37 am
Replies: 7
by Djpasek » Sat Oct 09, 2021 3:00 pm

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I am having a problem in Windows 10 Pro v. 21H1 with Windows Media Center v.8.8.5 not waking up properly from Sleep (S3) at the correct time at 8:53 am for a scheduled recording scheduled to start @ 9:00am (and configured to begin recording 2 minutes before the show starts at 8:58 am). Recordings...

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My PC has always woken up at 5 minutes + padding before starting a recording. For a 9am start it wakes up at 8:53am. AFAIK it has always done this for recordings.

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Last post by stuartm
Fri Oct 22, 2021 5:37 am
Tuner not detected

Last post by maxazor « Tue Oct 12, 2021 8:04 pm
Replies: 2
by wacind » Fri Sep 25, 2020 3:24 pm

First post

Hi

I am trying to do a first time install on a new win10 pro install. I downloaded the 8.8.5 version posted here and did an admin install on the installerBlue

I am running HdHomeRun Prime with a cable card and its updated to the latest firmware. I am able to view live TV using the HdHomeRun app...

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Is there any details or instructions on this. I just upgraded my win7 HTPC and ran into this issue unknowingly.

I'm not directly tied to WMC, but that is only the useable Live TV & Guide option I could find.

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Last post by maxazor
Tue Oct 12, 2021 8:04 pm
Windows 11 with WMC 8.85

Last post by technodevotee « Thu Oct 07, 2021 6:32 pm
Replies: 4
by tecky7 » Sun Oct 03, 2021 10:46 pm

First post

Hi

Here in the UK

After upgrading to windows 11 from Windows 10 i tested WMC 8.85 with a old dual TV USB CARD 8-)

To my surprise WMC 8.85 works on Windows 11

the version of windows i used was from the uup dump site and compiled overnight. :o

and I used a driver updater called Driver Reviver...

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It works even on latest Win 11 Windows Insider test compilation (v. 22471.1000)
There's some small issues: WMC must be manually reinstalled after each upgrade; also the BackupRestore function doesn't work, after installation I must detect TV tuners and search channels. But after doing this WMC...

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Last post by technodevotee
Thu Oct 07, 2021 6:32 pm
lost ability to record WMC-V8.8.5

Last post by p623 « Tue Sep 28, 2021 11:07 am

by p623 » Tue Sep 28, 2021 11:07 am

Hi have been running WMC-V8.8.5 for a couple of weeks just fine, then today i have lost the ability to either set s future recording or to select instant recording , pressing the record button for either produces no response!
Any assistance greatly appreciated

Paul

Win10 64bit

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Last post by p623
Tue Sep 28, 2021 11:07 am
Plans To Make Windows 11 Theme For WMC?

Last post by StinkyImp « Wed Sep 15, 2021 12:44 pm
Replies: 9
by EpicBWMCAnswers » Mon Aug 23, 2021 3:47 am

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Since Windows Media Center Is Currently Working On Windows 11, I Need Someone To Make A New Fluent Windows 11 Theme For WMC.
You Have To Use Media Center Studio, Or The MCE Reset Toolbox Applications To Create It, The Fonts That You've Used Are Segoe UI Variable , &
Segoe Fluent Icons . Here Are...

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I hate to be the bearer of bad news but... I specifically did NOT make this theme for aquadextrous. Therefore it's custom and well worth the additional fee!

Chances are you did NOT make a generic knockoff that's substandard to the one I did NOT make. :crazy:

PS - I wonder when the...

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Last post by StinkyImp
Wed Sep 15, 2021 12:44 pm
Thumbnail problem after upgrading to W10-2004

Last post by Rob Geebivi « Wed Sep 08, 2021 3:00 pm
Replies: 5
by Rob Geebivi » Fri Jul 30, 2021 4:56 pm

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Hello,

I just updated my windows 10 to v2004. I uninstalled WMC before doing the update, ran the update, installed WMC back in, and *almost* everything is working right...
WMC has no issues opening or playing live or recorded TV...
EPG123 runs without problems, and the guide is updating in WMC......

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Sorry for the delay, but all seems back to normal now. Must've just been unfortunate timing.

Thanks for the help!

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Last post by Rob Geebivi
Wed Sep 08, 2021 3:00 pm
WMC on W10, search function in EPG fails

Last post by rogerpp « Tue Sep 07, 2021 7:50 pm
Replies: 2
by rogerpp » Fri Sep 03, 2021 6:41 pm

First post

Hello

machine W10 former 8.1, tv with usb satreceiver,
first problem was: in the last few weeks programming with epg123 and searching dont work, also not manuall recording, watching works well
after uninstall/ new install W8.8.5 watching works and manuall programming works but searching for...

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Gary
Tks, will try coming weekend after back from vacation
Bpr
Roger

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Last post by rogerpp
Tue Sep 07, 2021 7:50 pm
Steps to take before and after allowing win10/11 to update?

Last post by prsa01 « Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:13 pm
Replies: 2
by prsa01 » Tue Aug 24, 2021 4:02 pm

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I have searched so apologize if I missed this.

Has anyone documented the detailed steps to take when allowing a win10/11 system with 8.8.5 installed to update?

Currently running on one PC with win7 and will eventually move to a different, newer, PC running win10/11 with 8.8.5 installed.

I plan...

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Thanks technodevotee,

Always appreciate your help in these forums!

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Last post by prsa01
Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:13 pm
Will CableCard ever work again in W10?

Last post by Alan G « Mon Aug 16, 2021 5:18 pm
Replies: 26
by hammerash » Tue Jan 21, 2020 4:38 pm
1

2
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I have been using WMC for over 5 years using a HD Home Run Prime and a cable card. I resisted the upgrade to windows 10 on all my computers because of WMC. But with 7 support ending I figured it's time. I updated one of my computers to 10. I knew that you all had WMC running on 10 but haven't...

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You can use a cablecard with Hauppage tuners and Windows 10 using the Hauppage WinTV application: . They even have an EPG, though it is not as good as the EPG123 app that was written for Microsoft's WMC. I updated my HTPC to Windows 10 earlier in the year as I had switched over to mainly streaming...
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Last post by Alan G
Mon Aug 16, 2021 5:18 pm
Mystery tuner problem

Last post by technodevotee « Thu Aug 12, 2021 2:06 pm
Replies: 26
by technodevotee » Tue Jul 13, 2021 5:58 pm
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2
First post

Here's one I've never encountered before...

I changed my tuners from one model of card to another model and ran through the setup, tuning in all available transponders on three satellites.

I can watch and record any channel that has a signal using the guide.

If the PC is asleep, and a scheduled...

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I gave up with the 6902s and went back to the 6982s.

I got a refund on the 6902s as they were clearly no good.
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Last post by technodevotee
Thu Aug 12, 2021 2:06 pm
Move the Recorded TV folder to a network drive

Last post by Venom51 « Sun Jul 25, 2021 8:37 pm
Replies: 3
by tiabuanaka » Fri Jun 25, 2021 9:55 pm

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Is there a way to move the Recorded TV folder to a network drive, i.e. that the recordings are saved on this? or can you include a network drive as a local drive in Windows 10?

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Ask and ye shall recieve.

The limitation being that the sharing of recorded content still involves mapping shares for each media center.

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Last post by Venom51
Sun Jul 25, 2021 8:37 pm
Can I have extender working on 8.8.5?

Last post by StinkyImp « Sun Jul 25, 2021 12:01 pm
Replies: 12
by We87 » Fri Jul 16, 2021 1:24 am

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Been running Windows 10 Enterprise with WMC 8.8.5 just fine.

I have never set up extenders at all, except for the very very early days of WMC and those were Xbox 360's.

I just decided to get an extender on eBay recently, Linksys DMA 2200, for another TV in the house and to my surprise it's not...

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@StinkyImp, if they're not into majorly technical things I wouldn't recommend a PC or NAS media serving solution to your family folks as you would be responsible for setting it all up and keeping it running. But that's no different from WMC in it's hay-day. I loved it because I was really into that...

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Last post by StinkyImp
Sun Jul 25, 2021 12:01 pm
Full Screen for Wmp

Last post by NeonMillz « Wed Jul 21, 2021 9:09 pm

by NeonMillz » Wed Jul 21, 2021 9:09 pm

Normally back in the day when I was on windows 7 when I used WMC normally in the settings I could choose my display type and when I select my built in display and select widescreen any video I have that's not full screen on windows media player would randomly become full screen however now that I...

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Last post by NeonMillz
Wed Jul 21, 2021 9:09 pm
New version of media center studio for W10 is up

Last post by EpicBWMCAnswers « Wed Jul 21, 2021 2:50 am
Replies: 2
by jachin99 » Tue Apr 16, 2019 2:34 am

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See around post 9184 on that page if your looking to use this on W10

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But I Can't Create My Account On The My Digital Life Website, Can You Help Me?

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Last post by EpicBWMCAnswers
Wed Jul 21, 2021 2:50 am
Where to get WMC??

Last post by Edgar_in_Indy « Mon Jul 19, 2021 6:30 pm
Replies: 2
by Edgar_in_Indy » Mon Jul 19, 2021 4:41 am

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I finally upgraded my living room HTPC to Windows 10 in order to play nicer with some of the newer games, but now I can't find where to get the latest version of WMC, which I believe is 8.8.5?

I've found a couple articles through internet searches with links to 8.8.4, but I can't figure out where...

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Thank you so much!

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Last post by Edgar_in_Indy
Mon Jul 19, 2021 6:30 pm
Tuners Changing Channels Slowly

Last post by technodevotee « Sun Jul 18, 2021 10:02 am
Replies: 1
by We87 » Sun Jul 18, 2021 6:38 am

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Windows 10 Enterprise, WMC 8.8.5, 2x Hauppauge 950q USB Tuners and Hauppauge QuadHD USB3 tuner.

Everything is set up and working, but changing channels happens incredibly slow. Maybe a full minute, sixty seconds, before you hit channel up and the next channel is actually displayed. I am not sure...

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Are any of the tuners new to the system?

Slow channel changing and playing Live TV can be caused by PlayReady when changes have been made to the configuration.

I've never used USB tuners in WMC but but can you not unplug or disable them in the registry one at a time?

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Last post by technodevotee
Sun Jul 18, 2021 10:02 am
Can we change which video renderer WMC uses? MadVR?

Last post by CZ Eddie « Sat Jul 17, 2021 2:04 pm
Replies: 2
by CZ Eddie » Sat Jul 17, 2021 6:26 am

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Any developers out there want to take on the challenge of getting WMC to work with MadVR?
If it's even possible?

----
madVR is a DirectShow video renderer used by hundreds of thousands of home theater enthusiasts around the world.
Designed as a no-compromise approach, madVR delivers the ultimate...

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Thanks. Yeah, this is all about Live TV for me. Bummer.

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Last post by CZ Eddie
Sat Jul 17, 2021 2:04 pm
Multiple USB tuners causing issue?

Last post by We87 « Sat Jul 17, 2021 10:30 am
Replies: 4
by We87 » Tue Jul 13, 2021 12:17 am

First post

Windows 10 Enterprise, WMC 8.8.5
Hauppauge USB tuners 950, 850

So I've been using two 850 USB tuners for a good while now without issue, on previous WMC builds and previous windows versions. Recently I upgrade to Windows 10 and installed WMC 8.8.5. and going through the setup process with latest...

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I actually had no listings on they particular registry entry.

But I did figure out that it was my USB 3 card not playing nice with Windows 10. It worked in 7, and works in 10 but only got HDD's not multimedia devices like the tuners. No idea why.

Thanks for the info though.

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Last post by We87
Sat Jul 17, 2021 10:30 am
Moving from V13 to 8.8.5 with 20H2

Last post by rogoued « Thu Jul 15, 2021 7:24 pm
Replies: 16
by rogoued » Mon Jul 12, 2021 6:32 am

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Hello please help!

I was working fine with V13, but then Microsoft came out with dire ZeroDay warnings so I stopped the update block and I ran Windows update. Now V13 is broken. I read enough to know that I need to move to V8.8.5.

Well, how do I do that??

1) How do I backup the old V13 set up so...

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Generally speaking, I have been able to do upgrades within the 8.8.1 - 8.8.5 range on my testbeds, restoring the database and registry settings using backuprestoresettings and not lost the history, line up or schedule.

However, Microsoft do like to keep us on our toes and there have been a few...

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Last post by rogoued
Thu Jul 15, 2021 7:24 pm
Fluent Theme For WMC

Last post by EpicBWMCAnswers « Wed Jul 14, 2021 3:59 am
Replies: 2
by EpicBWMCAnswers » Sun Jun 06, 2021 6:21 pm

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Before Windows 10 Will Have A UI Redesign Soon, I Needed A Fluent Theme For Windows Media Center To Make It Look Modern, And Colorful. After A Couple Of Tries Of Searching Fluent Theme For WMC On Bing, It Didn’t Work. Do I Think Media Center Studio Shut Down In 2016, Or No One Haven’t Made It? This...

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I Don’t Think That Modern Media UI+ Would Be Right, It’s Not Fluent, Not Colorful, Different Design Language, And Contains A Virus In Setup, You Have To Find A WMC Theme That Was More Fluent, More Colorful, More Windows 11-Like, And Some Others, Please Find Another. :think:

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Last post by EpicBWMCAnswers
Wed Jul 14, 2021 3:59 am
Windows 10, version 1903

Last post by technodevotee « Tue Jul 13, 2021 6:36 am
Replies: 3
by dojo » Thu Jul 08, 2021 8:55 pm

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If I upgrade to version 1903, Windows 10,, will I lose WMC.???

Thank u

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Yes. Basically, the newer the version of Windows 10 operating system, the harder it is to run WMC.

Virtually every major upgrade will stop WMC working and it need to be uninstalled and reinstalled. So the same will apply to Windows 11 when it arrives.

If your system is working, your best bet is...

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Last post by technodevotee
Tue Jul 13, 2021 6:36 am
WMC v8.8.5 with 21H1 update?

Last post by scott750 « Thu Jul 08, 2021 10:33 am
Replies: 2
by scott750 » Wed Jul 07, 2021 11:45 pm

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Anyone know if updating to Win10 21H1 works with v8.8.5?

Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

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Yes it works fine

you might not have to uninstall and reinstall WMC even Ok thanks! I'll do the update.

Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

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Last post by scott750
Thu Jul 08, 2021 10:33 am
Cannot uninstall 885

Last post by garyan2 « Sun Jun 27, 2021 4:20 am
Replies: 1
by We87 » Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:57 am

First post

Windows 10, with WMC 8.8.5

I have messed something up and recorded tv isn't playing. I am trying to reinstall WMC but the uninstaller.cmd just quits immediately and nothing happens.

Last post

Did you run the uninstall as administrator?

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Last post by garyan2
Sun Jun 27, 2021 4:20 am
Nothing Happens Clicking Guide Entry

Last post by aquadextrous « Thu Jun 24, 2021 11:22 pm
Replies: 1
by tperez2 » Thu Jun 24, 2021 5:42 pm

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I have installed WMC 8.8.5 on windows 10 pro 21h1 using a Hauppauge colossus 1 and then WMC pack for the colossus the scan finds the 9999 channels as usual epg123 populates the guide but when you click on a program in the guide you hear the bing but nothing else seems to happen it doesn't seem to...

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I'm not sure this will work, but might be worth a try. Some of us who used DVBLink had the same issue where trying to turn a channel on gave no feedback and it was just down to a missing file. You need to copy it to the ehome language folder (from the WMC installer Zip :...

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Last post by aquadextrous
Thu Jun 24, 2021 11:22 pm
No Picture/sound on most channels w/WMC

Last post by yo_vinay « Tue Jun 22, 2021 3:48 pm
Replies: 8
by yo_vinay » Sun Jun 20, 2021 6:18 pm

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Long time WMC user(since WinXP) and tgb browser. But I have not encountered this before.

My main Win7x64 HTPC has been acting flaky lately and I am trying to setup a replacement.

Replacement setup is: W10 21H1 x64 (fresh install), WMC 8.8.5, 2 HDHR OTA tuners and EPG123.

If I tune in using Win10...

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W O R K I N G !

After reading through several threads, it seemed somewhat related to Intel graphics.

I had an old GT610 and dropped it in. Boom! Works fine and plays the recorded files fine also.

I am guessing it is something related to the Intel graphics and Windows 10. This system was used as...

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Last post by yo_vinay
Tue Jun 22, 2021 3:48 pm
Full picture in window mode

Last post by Speedy « Mon Jun 14, 2021 5:02 pm
Replies: 2
by Speedy » Mon Jun 14, 2021 11:20 am

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(1.) When I run WMC in full-screen, I have full-screen picture, the lower bar with buttons in invisible and shows only when I need it, in transparent mode.

(2.) When I run WMC in window, I have picture with over and under black strips and the lower bar with buttons is still visible on the lower...

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Thank you!! It works :)

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Last post by Speedy
Mon Jun 14, 2021 5:02 pm
How to check Installed version v13 vs 8.8.5

Last post by technodevotee « Fri Jun 11, 2021 7:34 pm
Replies: 1
by garyh140 » Thu Jun 10, 2021 11:55 am

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How do I check the version of Windows media center I have on my Win 10 PC? I know I had to fix something a ways back and I have both the v13 and 8.8.5 sets of install files on my PC but not sure if I upgraded to 8.8.5 to fix my issue.

is there an about page I can look at?

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If you have V13, the files in Windows\ehome, with the exception of a few, should be dated 09/09/2015.

If you have V8.8.5, the files in Windows\ehome should be dated 18/09/2020

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Last post by technodevotee
Fri Jun 11, 2021 7:34 pm
HDMI version tool

Last post by 1ST1 « Thu Jun 10, 2021 11:07 am

by 1ST1 » Thu Jun 10, 2021 11:07 am

Hello, it has not directly to do with WMC (it works smoothly in 21H1, it surviced the update without any issues) but its something about my complete home theater setup.

I need a tool which shows me the HDMI version and it's capabilities attached to my HTPC. I need to know which HDMI version and...

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Last post by 1ST1
Thu Jun 10, 2021 11:07 am
Support for Media Center for Windows 10?

Last post by Alan G « Mon Jun 07, 2021 12:35 pm
Replies: 3
by Jzhn » Fri May 28, 2021 6:57 pm

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Who does the work on WMC for windows 10? Is there a support or even a suggestion page? I will gladly donate if someone helps me get this running on 10, my 8 computer crashed. I have already bought schedules direct, tried media portal but it is crashy.

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The one other option if you have a Hauppage cable card tuner is their Win10 TV plug in. I updated my HTPC to Win 10 just over a month ago and since I rely on a cable card tuner, I could not use the Win 10 hack approach. The Hauppage interface is clunky and not as smooth as WMC but it does work...

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Last post by Alan G
Mon Jun 07, 2021 12:35 pm
Windows Media Center problem

Last post by StinkyImp « Sun Jun 06, 2021 2:44 pm
Replies: 1
by MarnelKelis » Sun Jun 06, 2021 3:09 am

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I changed from Windows 10 to Windows 7 and I saw that my games didn't work.So I tried to fix it and after a restart all my programmes wouldn't open,but it said to try open with WMC and now EVERY programme have that stupid icon and I can't even open them.How can I change everything back to normal?!

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I changed from Windows 10 to Windows 7...

If I understand correctly, you appear to have a file association issue. You need to change or reset your file associations.

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Last post by StinkyImp
Sun Jun 06, 2021 2:44 pm
Play ready and tuners

Last post by 6athome « Tue Jun 01, 2021 10:29 pm
Replies: 1
by Jzhn » Sat May 22, 2021 4:21 am

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I have followed the guides to install Play ready.
sometimes it succeeds, then it gives the update not successful message. Do I even need it? I have an Aver media dual tuner, built for WMC. The install will not pick up the atsc tuner, it does pick up the analog tuner, but only the first 13...

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Digital cable Advisor is needed for WMC, I am running Windows 8.1 WMC and had the same problem with Digital Cable Advisor.
The program is Digital Cable override, it is in the Win 8.1,I just can't remember which one, you might have to look for it, I did have trouble downloading it and after a lot of...

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Last post by 6athome
Tue Jun 01, 2021 10:29 pm
After start of WMC it takes 40s to get a picture

Last post by Valkyrie-MT « Sat May 22, 2021 6:13 pm
Replies: 5
by hogend » Sat Feb 20, 2021 9:14 am

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First thanks to the guys who made the WMC available for us win 10 users and keep it alive. Really great work and i appreciate it! :D

I use WMC 8.8.5 since it was released, because the version before was not working any more since a version update of w10. Until today it works really good, but...

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My motherboard clock failed and my SSD got too small for my OneDrive, so I replaced both for the first time in maybe 8+ years on my Media Center. I have 12TB of recordings dating back to 2009. I used the Samsung migration tool to migrate the OS drive to the newer/larger SSD and it all worked along...

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Last post by Valkyrie-MT
Sat May 22, 2021 6:13 pm
WMC button on remote no longer starts WMC after update

Last post by technodevotee « Thu May 20, 2021 9:19 am
Replies: 1
by seanbperiod » Thu May 20, 2021 1:11 am

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I decided to bite the bullet and upgrade to the latest 21h1 -

I have an HP IR media center remote - It works with MC running, but I can no longer trigger MC to start when it's not.

Anyone know of a fix?

OIP.jpeg

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Did you have to reinstall WMC after the upgrade?

If so, have you rebooted the PC since reinstalling WMC?

There should be a shortcut that starts ehtray.exe in the common startup folder.

If it isn't there, you can reinstall it using these instructions:

1/ Go to the c:\windows\ehome directory,...

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Last post by technodevotee
Thu May 20, 2021 9:19 am
WMC on Windows 10 not working since windows update

Last post by Mugsy « Wed May 12, 2021 12:17 pm
Replies: 19
by richiegregson » Fri Mar 19, 2021 9:04 am

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Just wondering if anyone else is having the same issue. Since the Windows 10 update on the 16th of March 2021, WMC 8.8.4 will not start for me. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling a number of times. When I click on the WMC icon, the activity wheel pops up twice and then closes but WMC does...

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Okay, I have WMC working again. Here are the details for anyone in the future who experiences the same problem (for RE-INSTALLS ONLY.)

WHAT I DID WRONG : THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE BackupRestoreSettings.cmd . I don't know what is wrong or how to fix it, but attempting to restore your backed up...

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Last post by Mugsy
Wed May 12, 2021 12:17 pm
WTV file recording date issue

Last post by a1blues « Sat May 08, 2021 9:14 am
Replies: 2
by a1blues » Thu May 06, 2021 4:38 pm

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Hi, just a query if you can help with a problem i am having with media center recordings.
Say i record something at 11.45am when i right click the wtv file it shows the correct time the recording started in the recording time section.
However when I use ffprobe or ffmpeg to fetch this variable it...

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To me, it is obviously a daylight savings time issue.
One 'clock' (your PC) is using it, the other (ffprobe) is not.

Thanks that has fixed the problem!

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Last post by a1blues
Sat May 08, 2021 9:14 am
ModernUI+theme interface - pressing Play does not show seek bar

Last post by mmatheny « Tue May 04, 2021 5:07 pm
Replies: 1
by mmatheny » Fri Jan 08, 2021 4:07 pm

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So after at first not liking the ModernUI+ theme interface, I got where I like it and the extra features. However there is ONE thing that made me go back - when watching a show, in the standard interface I could press Play and the scrub bar/seek bar would come up so I could see where I was in the...

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the developer replied that this was a fix in the next version, but it seems to be stuck in 2020. Any idea when the next version will come out? Is there a beta test team I could join? This ONE issue is keeping me from going ModernUI+ fulltime.

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Last post by mmatheny
Tue May 04, 2021 5:07 pm
ATSC 3.0

Last post by hansolo89 « Sat May 01, 2021 3:36 am
Replies: 14
by ferrellsl » Fri Nov 15, 2019 9:59 am

I live in the metro-Phoenix area and 10 broadcast stations have already committed to the new ATSC 3.0 standard. They have been setting up their transmitters and preparing for the ATSC 3.0 rollout which officially begins on January 1st, 2020. For those not familiar with ATSC 3.0, it's essentially 4K...

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Last post by hansolo89
Sat May 01, 2021 3:36 am
Would a XP era WMC Remote work on Win10 WMC?

Last post by fabjazz « Mon Apr 26, 2021 9:13 pm
Replies: 10
by WMCRocks5439 » Thu Mar 11, 2021 2:54 pm

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I'm looking forward to buying a XP era WMC Remote, and I was wondering if it would work on Win10 WMC.

Thanks.

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I did not know if thé second link was useful because it can be connected in the usb receiver, so I took the 2.
Ok, thanks I will receive that in a month maybe and I let you know if it was a good choice.

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Last post by fabjazz
Mon Apr 26, 2021 9:13 pm
Hardware Compatibility Question

Last post by lila.godel « Sun Apr 25, 2021 1:53 am
Replies: 1
by Alan G » Mon Apr 19, 2021 2:03 pm

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I upgraded my HTPC to Windows 10 and have been using Hauppage WinTV 10 with their 2650 dual channel cable card tuner. The interface for this is pretty awful though it does use TitanTV channel guide to set up recordings. I would like to go back to WMC if possible and don't mind installing the Win 10...

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On Windows 10 cable card tuners will only work in WMC if you have the Windows 10 November Update Version 1511 released in November of 2015 or an earlier version.

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Last post by lila.godel
Sun Apr 25, 2021 1:53 am
WMC Win 10 iView Extra - unsupported browser altho using Edge

Last post by advarp « Sat Apr 10, 2021 1:19 am
Replies: 2
by advarp » Thu Apr 08, 2021 5:59 am

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As per title, I am getting error 246000 in iView when going there via the iView extra installed with MCEWebView.

It tells me I have an unsupported browser although I have Edge as default. Also I cannot see any video when playing content in iView.

Is this a known issue? Can I specify another...

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Ok, will do. From what i see, only an address is given so I expect the default browser will be used - but who knows...

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Last post by advarp
Sat Apr 10, 2021 1:19 am
Brute-Force Reinstall?

Last post by DracoMan671 « Wed Apr 07, 2021 5:54 pm
Replies: 8
by DracoMan671 » Mon Feb 08, 2021 4:34 pm

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is there a way to brute force the install. i figured out that the reason that it does not work on repair installs is due to the WinSXS files getting deleted after the reinstall moves them to the Windows.old directory. and manually adding the packages back via dism reports that the package does not...

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i found that the problem was in fact MSSQLITE which was removed during the reinstall, i have now run the uninstaller and am waiting for a defrag that was already in-progress to complete and i will reboot the machine and try to install the WMC pack again. btw this was fixed using the WMC_multi_tool...

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Last post by DracoMan671
Wed Apr 07, 2021 5:54 pm
Failed to install WMC on a Windows 10 laptop

Last post by technodevotee « Tue Apr 06, 2021 1:58 pm
Replies: 9
by poly8888 » Thu Feb 11, 2021 4:07 am

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I have been using two windows 7 desktop PCs with WMC7 and HDhomerun OTA tuner cards for a long time. The PCs are getting slower and slower somehow. And also MS has discontinued the EPG in WMC. So I have been thinking about replacing them with newer PCs. But have not been able to figure out how to...

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All a little strange as, after an uninstall, the new ehome folder in C:Windows contains the same as the original ehome folder and the shortcut is now referring to the ehshell.exe although WMC still not showing in Recently added.

Program opens and now scanning for channels :thumbup:

Fingers...

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Last post by technodevotee
Tue Apr 06, 2021 1:58 pm
Is there anyway to prevent WMC locking mouse to fullscreen?

Last post by GeeDee « Tue Apr 06, 2021 1:00 pm
Replies: 8
by seanbperiod » Wed Mar 03, 2021 5:29 pm

First post

Not sure if this is a general Windows issue or specifically WMC, but I have a multi-monitor setup, and I'd like to keep WMC full screen on one, while being able to work on the other 2.

Currently, if WMC is full screen, the mouse is unable to be moved to the other screens.

Is this possible?...

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Alt-Tab works on mine freeing the mouse until WMC is selected again trapping the mouse although I find using a Window practically filling the screen to be the best solution.

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Last post by GeeDee
Tue Apr 06, 2021 1:00 pm
Trouble installing WMC 8.8.5

Last post by DracoMan671 « Sat Mar 27, 2021 3:19 pm

by DracoMan671 » Sat Mar 27, 2021 3:19 pm

whenever the cmd.exe window appears it just sits there with nothing happening. is this a problem with the windows script host?

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Last post by DracoMan671
Sat Mar 27, 2021 3:19 pm
What am I doing wrong? TV tuner was not detected.

Last post by technodevotee « Tue Mar 16, 2021 7:15 am
Replies: 1
by Hawk » Tue Mar 16, 2021 5:11 am

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Hi, I’m new to The Green Button and Windows 10. I’ve been using WMC on Windows 7 with my HDHomeRun Prime and EPG123 without issues for many years. Unfortunately, Turbotax 2020 is forcing me to use Windows 10, so I’ve decided to try to get WMC to work on it. Here’s what I’ve done:

Made a clean...

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Did you read this thread?

It seems that it applies to your situation

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Last post by technodevotee
Tue Mar 16, 2021 7:15 am
WMC v8.8.3, 8.8.4 and 8.8.5

Last post by hardtimes « Tue Mar 16, 2021 4:17 am
Replies: 4
by hardtimes » Sat Mar 13, 2021 7:46 pm

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When attempting to install either of the mentioned versions I get a constantly flashing CMD screen. I have to restart the computer in order to stop the cmd screen.

I've tried

1. All the above versions on older and the newest win 10 versions to no avail.
2. The uninstall and resetting with no...

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Both computers are new installs with no virus protection other than what Windows provides. Both have VPN, but that has been disabled with no change. As mentioned, all drivers are up to date. I have run sfc/ scannow,/all DISM programs related to system health plus two antispyware programs? I'm...

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Last post by hardtimes
Tue Mar 16, 2021 4:17 am
Absolute Novice needs help reinstalling

Last post by p623 « Mon Mar 15, 2021 2:34 pm
Replies: 7
by p623 » Mon Mar 15, 2021 9:59 am

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Hi, win10 just did a major update now on clicking WMC nothing happens, i used the uninstall option which appeared to work then did the green install all appeared to go ok, clicking on the new desktop icon just goes nowhere !

many thanks for any help
Paul

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Many thanks for your help all good now !!!

Kind regards
paul

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Last post by p623
Mon Mar 15, 2021 2:34 pm
Fresh Install

Last post by hardtimes « Sat Mar 13, 2021 10:32 pm

by hardtimes » Sat Mar 13, 2021 10:32 pm

Need help in how to completely remove any instance of WMC from computer in order to install a fresh copy of WMC. Just doing the uninstall in the program doesn't appear to do so.

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Last post by hardtimes
Sat Mar 13, 2021 10:32 pm
Compatible DVB-T USB tuners

Last post by Blacktimes « Sat Mar 13, 2021 9:41 pm
Replies: 9
by alect71 » Mon Jan 20, 2020 11:34 am

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I'm stuck - upgraded my machine to win10 (64-bit) and installed WMC fine. But when I tried to go and scan using my existing USB tuner (KaiserBaas) it gave me the BSOD. Apparently no updated win10 64-bit drivers and no longer manufactured or support.

So I need a new USB tuner (or two if not dual)....

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I found a great little tuner which has a RC-6 IR incorporated so the HTPC will work with any MCE / Windows remote. Tuner + a WMC remite cost me 12.81€ on Aliexpress with x64 Drivers available on internet. Tuner is Avermedia / HP A867 so if your HTPC does not have an IR receiver you get...

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Last post by Blacktimes
Sat Mar 13, 2021 9:41 pm
Add Missing Channels option missing

Last post by Blacktimes « Sat Mar 13, 2021 9:31 pm

by Blacktimes » Sat Mar 13, 2021 9:31 pm

So, when I was using WMC W7 I was able to tune all DVB-T stations but when I moved on to W10 8.8.5 and reinstalled I have three channels missing. The option in Settings > TV > Settings > Guide > Add Missing Channel is missing so I cannot manually add. I have tried everything else, rescanning...

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Last post by Blacktimes
Sat Mar 13, 2021 9:31 pm
Xbox 360 Media Remote (1493) for use in WMC on Windows 10?

Last post by technodevotee « Sat Mar 06, 2021 5:42 pm
Replies: 7
by WMCRocks5439 » Wed Mar 03, 2021 9:28 pm

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Hello there:

I have a Xbox 360 Media Remote and I want to use it for WMC on Windows 10, the bad thing is that there is literally no documentation on how to do this anywhere :problem:, I wonder if you guys can help. :D

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I'll help out if I can but I don't think it is a trivial thing to do.

The first thing would be to find out the code the remote sends for each of the buttons using something like showkey.exe.

Next, you would need to figure out whether they can be mapped to the required WMC functions.

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Last post by technodevotee
Sat Mar 06, 2021 5:42 pm
WMC on Win 10 20H2 ?

Last post by Julerobb1 « Fri Mar 05, 2021 6:54 pm
Replies: 25
by 1ST1 » Tue Oct 27, 2020 1:06 pm
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Looks like it doesn't work? What to do?

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I tried the modified command, but it installed WMC, but WMC does not open. Running Win10 Pro x64 Version 20H2, Build 19042.844

You need to provide more information - which modified command are you writing about?

Apologies, the modified Blue installer. I believe that you posted it but as...
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Last post by Julerobb1
Fri Mar 05, 2021 6:54 pm
WMC Extenders on Windows 10?

Last post by WMCRocks5439 « Wed Mar 03, 2021 9:25 pm
Replies: 3
by WMCRocks5439 » Mon Mar 01, 2021 7:52 pm

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Hello there.

Is there a recently found solution for WMC Extenders on Windows 10? I've been looking with no luck at all, I have an Xbox 360 S that I had since 2016 and I want to connect WMC to it to watch TV and Recorded TV. I hope someone can help me :D

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Well that's bad, thanks anyways!

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Last post by WMCRocks5439
Wed Mar 03, 2021 9:25 pm
Upgrading from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10, 20H2

Last post by sdschramm « Thu Feb 25, 2021 3:24 am
Replies: 2
by sdschramm » Fri Feb 19, 2021 5:07 am

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Back in 2015 I built a HTPC and started with Windows 10. I had nothing but issues getting Windows Media Center to work. I was using a CableCARD + HD HomeRun Prime at the time, so perhaps that was part of the issue. Constant forced updates would break Windows Media Center, the guide would stop...

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I use EPG123 ( and Schedules Direct ( It costs $25 a year but it's worth it. It's been rock solid for me now on my second year.

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Last post by sdschramm
Thu Feb 25, 2021 3:24 am
WMC shortcut is still there but will not start

Last post by caliskier « Mon Feb 22, 2021 5:40 am
Replies: 1
by caliskier » Mon Feb 22, 2021 5:08 am

First post

Hi guys,

Successfully running WMC for some time now, and tonight it wont start. I have the icon pined to my taskbar. Windows updated very recently, maybe overnight... Went looking for it on the PC and its not listed in the files. Tried to install 8.8.5 using InstallerBLUE.cmd This is what I am...

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I finally got it back, did not have the download in a simple folder. I lost all my settings and guide.

i

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Last post by caliskier
Mon Feb 22, 2021 5:40 am
Music missing

Last post by tiggeroz « Fri Feb 19, 2021 12:20 pm

by tiggeroz » Fri Feb 19, 2021 12:20 pm

Hi, not sure what I've done... WMC was running fine on Windows 10... I did some housekeeping on my music files and now 'My Music' shows no files / albums... just an error message 'There are no items in this library yet - Windows Media Centre is searching for media files in the background. To add...

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Last post by tiggeroz
Fri Feb 19, 2021 12:20 pm
Windows Store containers in WMC?

Last post by Blacktimes « Wed Feb 17, 2021 1:09 pm
Replies: 3
by Blacktimes » Tue Feb 16, 2021 11:45 am

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Hi forum, I have tried everything, Kody, Plex, Media Portal, Embry and god know what else but for me Windows media Center is still the best, simple interface, practical and clean . I am running 8.8.5 on Windows 10 and no issues, have customized with MCE Toolbox and have even got the old Netflix WMC...

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Ok, very close to getting Windows 10 Store apps working from MCE. For example for Amazon Prime, installed app from Store, and created Application point with MCE Reset Toolbox with the following:

Path c:\windows\explorer.exe
Arguments shell:appsFolder\AmazonVideo.PrimeVideo_pwbj9vvecjh7j!App...

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Last post by Blacktimes
Wed Feb 17, 2021 1:09 pm
Has anyone tried remote potato with WMC on Windows 10?

Last post by garyh140 « Sat Feb 13, 2021 11:28 pm

by garyh140 » Sat Feb 13, 2021 11:28 pm

Has anyone tried remote potato with WMC on Windows 10?
If so.. any links or setup instructions would be appreciated.

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Last post by garyh140
Sat Feb 13, 2021 11:28 pm
Full Screen Freeze, running out ideas to fix

Last post by newdamage1 « Thu Feb 11, 2021 4:13 pm
Replies: 1
by newdamage1 » Fri Feb 05, 2021 7:36 pm

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Full-screen freezing started a few days ago, with no major changes to an 1809 build, other than a .net update from late last month (uninstalled that). Tried the copy ehome out and copy back with disabled acceleration, updated video drivers, downgraded video drivers, tried a few different windows...

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**UPDATE**

As a last resort before reinstalling the OS, I figured I'd update to 20H2 and see how things behave for me. This In my case has fixed the fullscreen issue (at least for now).

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Last post by newdamage1
Thu Feb 11, 2021 4:13 pm
EPG123 Tray Icon Status

Last post by twegner « Wed Feb 03, 2021 11:55 pm
Replies: 2
by twegner » Wed Feb 03, 2021 11:49 pm

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When I point my cursor to the epg123 icon in the tray after the scheduled update, I see the message importing ... waiting for recordings to end ... except the recordings haven't started yet. Is there a cure for this? Thanks.

Tim

Using epg123 1.6.1.3 with Windows 10 20H2 build 19042.746, WMC 8.8.5

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OK, so I should schedule the update more than an hour before the next recording. Thanks, I'll try it!

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Last post by twegner
Wed Feb 03, 2021 11:55 pm
Unable to install WMC on repair install of windows 10

Last post by DracoMan671 « Sun Jan 31, 2021 7:15 pm
Replies: 3
by DracoMan671 » Sat Jan 23, 2021 5:25 pm

First post

i recently refreshed my win10 install and now when i try to install the WMC pack it says it is already installed, however the 'C:\Windows\ehome' directory is no longer there and has been moved to 'C:\Windows.old\ehome' copying the files back and running the uninstaller does not work either, what...

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can someone make a script to remove all registry entries added/modified by this?

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Last post by DracoMan671
Sun Jan 31, 2021 7:15 pm
WMC 8.8.5 not detecting HDHomeRun PRIME tuners

Last post by scottward01 « Sat Jan 23, 2021 6:26 pm
Replies: 4
by scottward01 » Thu Jan 21, 2021 8:26 pm

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Hello - I recently upgraded to Windows 10 and installed WMC 8.8.5 in the hopes that it would detect my HDHomeRun PRIME tuners, as these are supposed to work 'out of the box' with WMC 8.8.5, but unfortunately WMC is saying it cannot detect any tuners in my system, despite the fact that they work...

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Honestly, turning off Windows update is a deal-breaker for me. I could have stayed with Windows 7 and had no issues with WMC, but that seemed like a dead end.

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Last post by scottward01
Sat Jan 23, 2021 6:26 pm
WMC DRM on Windows 10 past build 10586.0

Last post by technodevotee « Thu Jan 21, 2021 2:09 pm
Replies: 1
by daniel.delillo » Wed Jan 20, 2021 6:23 pm

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So I'm using Windows 10 Media Center on build 10586.0, which is the last build I know of that supported DRM for the SiliconDust prime 3. Did I miss anything about supporting DRM past build 10586?

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I'm afraid not.

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Last post by technodevotee
Thu Jan 21, 2021 2:09 pm
Customize Keyboard Shortkeys?

Last post by BGChicago « Sat Jan 16, 2021 8:28 pm
Replies: 2
by BGChicago » Sun Jan 10, 2021 6:53 pm

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Title pretty much says it all - has anyone ever seen or accomplish custom keyboard shortcuts?
Thanks in advance.

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Title pretty much says it all - has anyone ever seen or accomplish custom keyboard shortcuts?

AutoHotHey is a popular utility. You have to do a little reading, but it works well.

Thanks. That seems to be the way to go.

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Last post by BGChicago
Sat Jan 16, 2021 8:28 pm
Channel Changes to Record When Tuners Are Available

Last post by smowk « Wed Jan 13, 2021 2:08 pm
Replies: 2
by smowk » Mon Jan 11, 2021 2:11 pm

First post

Hey Everyone! Longtime lurker first time poster.

I have had this issue for years, but I recently updated to a Windows 10 Machine, WMC 8.8.5, and a WinTV Quad Tuner and hoped it would go away, but it didn't.

Whenever a scheduled recording takes place, it switches my liveTV to that channel even...

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All 4 tuners are checked off for all channels. I thought this could have something to do with tuner priority, but I have played around with that in the past with no luck.

The saga continues.

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Last post by smowk
Wed Jan 13, 2021 2:08 pm
Hauppauge WinTV PVR500 in WMC

Last post by sebas197422 « Sun Jan 10, 2021 3:11 pm
Replies: 2
by sebas197422 » Sat Jan 09, 2021 4:15 pm

First post

Hi,

I can't get my hauppauge dvr500 mce card enabled in WMC because of the low bit rerate error, all i need is an kb from microsoft but the links are not there anymore my question is if someone can help with these updates you need for the error!

thankS!

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yep this did the trick a had 12 gb of memory and no i use only 2 gb and it is working again, thanks !

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Last post by sebas197422
Sun Jan 10, 2021 3:11 pm
Why WMC video quality is/was/will always be poor (unless this is fixed)

Last post by jachin99 « Sat Jan 09, 2021 5:51 pm
Replies: 5
by incog » Sun Jan 03, 2021 9:08 pm

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It's always bothered me that video output on WMC looks somewhat blurry and lacking in dynamics.

Well, for some reason, WMC does not display the rightmost column of pixels (even with display type TV, overscan off, TV set to 1:1 fit) AND no matter the video decoder (MF, LAV, ffdshow...)

Just about...

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Thinking about this a little more... If it isn't codec related, one difference between WMC and wmp is the now playing viewport, whose existance documented in the WMC sdk. This is the container in WMC that holds the playing video, and it gets manipulated throughout various views in WMC. For instance...

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Last post by jachin99
Sat Jan 09, 2021 5:51 pm
Audio Out of HTPC HDMI v. PC speaker

Last post by babcod « Thu Jan 07, 2021 5:15 pm
Replies: 4
by alect71 » Fri Jan 24, 2020 9:36 am

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I recently upgtaded to Win10 (and WMC on that) from Win7. Never had this problem on Win7:

HTPC is connected to TV via HDMI. So audio output goes out to TV.
When I switched off the TV last night going to bed, the audio out defaulted to PC speaker. Since we don't switch off WMC overnight (as some...

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Hi,

I'm running two WMC 8.8.5 installations on W10 64-bit builds 19042.631 & 19042.685 (current 2H20+fixes) on both AMD HD6570 and NVIDIA GT710 video cards using HDMI connections to two AVRs (for video & audio).

If I'm watching WMC TV and turn off my AVR and/or HDTV, I had audio switch back to my...

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Last post by babcod
Thu Jan 07, 2021 5:15 pm
How do I disable full screen optimisations? + a question

Last post by technodevotee « Tue Dec 29, 2020 10:51 pm
Replies: 3
by star » Mon Jun 04, 2018 3:00 pm

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Hi

This seems to be the bane of a number of users. I keep finding posts asking how they do this, only to find follow-on answers which are bizarrely vague and more often than not entirely unhelpful.

If someone could simply put a definitive guide for how this can be done, as of this post's date,...

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As for my question: why must WMC be run from the \Windows directory? I tried to cut>paste the folder in program files, but it won't run (which isn't unexpected). Since we're working with a patched version of the program on W10, while I hate being an uneducated non-coder, I have to ask why it's...

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Last post by technodevotee
Tue Dec 29, 2020 10:51 pm
White line in WMC in 4K at 60hz

Last post by pnag « Mon Dec 28, 2020 10:59 pm

by pnag » Mon Dec 28, 2020 10:59 pm

Evening, all,

I'm at my wits end here - I've tried the registry hack (logical width dropped by a pixel) but the white line at the right hand side of the screen persists; I thought I had seen someone posting about permissions that had to be set for it to stick as well? Can't find it now though....

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Last post by pnag
Mon Dec 28, 2020 10:59 pm
TV card busy for live tv

Last post by 1ST1 « Sun Dec 27, 2020 10:55 am
Replies: 8
by 1ST1 » Tue Aug 20, 2019 10:14 pm

First post

Hello, I have installed WMC 8.8.4 on Win 10 1903. I have a twin DVBs card and it is setup to work with WMC. It does record TV fine from epg. But for live TV the card is always busy, even if there is currently no recording. It looks like the recording service always takes the TV card and never ends....

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Thanks

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Last post by 1ST1
Sun Dec 27, 2020 10:55 am
Opinions sought: Moving to Windows 10 WMC?

Last post by technodevotee « Tue Dec 22, 2020 3:15 pm
Replies: 1
by RodBarnes » Mon Dec 21, 2020 9:28 pm

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I've been running WMC 6.1 on my original Win7 HTPC for over 10 years. It all still works pretty well but, hardware-wise, it's getting a little old. Certainly, there is some merit to just keeping this system as it is (no worries about MS updates ruining things) but I'd like to prevent my having to...

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WMC 8.8.5 works well for most people even on Windows 10 20H2 but there are some issues.

It is only available for 64bit versions.

Some people have reported issues with using older tuners.

The feature that downloads metadata for the music library causes WMC to crash and needs to be disabled....

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Last post by technodevotee
Tue Dec 22, 2020 3:15 pm
Replacing Windows 10 Computer

Last post by Erwin « Tue Dec 22, 2020 12:23 am
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by Erwin » Mon Dec 14, 2020 10:20 pm

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Hi all,
Thanks for reading my post!
Made myself a new account, it was too long ago to remember old login. (sorry Opp.)

I am a very happy WMC user since 2009.
Started with WMC in the easy XP times,

Now I didn't touch the system for many years (if it ain't broke....) I disabled system updates so...

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Nobody?
And i thought its was a easy one :D :shock: :lol:

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Last post by Erwin
Tue Dec 22, 2020 12:23 am
Is it possible to edit ehshell.dll to change how WMC works?

Last post by incog « Sat Dec 19, 2020 12:13 pm

by incog » Sat Dec 19, 2020 12:13 pm

Hello all.

I've long since wanted to change a few things in the way WMC works that are not accessible via user options or registry entries.

One thing is I want is to change is how music albums are sorted in the album view under the genre sub-menu. The default is by album title, but it would be...

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Last post by incog
Sat Dec 19, 2020 12:13 pm
Trying to install WMC under Windows 10

Last post by marty_in_mesa « Wed Dec 16, 2020 2:31 am
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by marty_in_mesa » Sun Dec 13, 2020 9:55 pm

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I was running find on an HTPC running Windows 7 for YEARS. Then one day, it could not find the tuners, from one minute to the next....
So, after doing some searching, I found that WMC was adapted to run under Windows 10. So, I got a spare Lenovo Tiny M92P, got it all updated.

I have two...

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If your cable system is mostly DRM, then it is pointless trying to set up WMC on Win10, as it does not support recording/viewing DRM channels, just like SiliconDust's DVR.
Only WMC on Win7 & Win8 support recording/viewing of DRM channels.

Ya, sadly I tried setting up another Win 7 PC....I give...

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Last post by marty_in_mesa
Wed Dec 16, 2020 2:31 am
WMC 10 Setup Help

Last post by atmassie476 « Mon Dec 14, 2020 7:50 pm
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by atmassie476 » Sun Dec 13, 2020 7:00 pm

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I may be kicking a dead dog but is there anyway to get WMC to access all my channels like I did in windows 7? I am running windows 10 Pro Build 1909
OS build 18363.1256.

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My tuner card is a Hauppauge winTv quadHD and my cable service is with Sparklight formerly Newave communication. I can't think of anything else but if you need more info just let me know what you want. Thanks

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Last post by atmassie476
Mon Dec 14, 2020 7:50 pm
WMC stopped working after Windows Update

Last post by Mugsy « Sun Dec 13, 2020 3:15 pm
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by Mugsy » Sat Dec 12, 2020 1:28 am

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ARGH! I was watching TV using WMC when Windows announced it needed to reboot to finish an Update.
I postponed until the next commercial then rebooted to complete the update.

When I finally got back into Windows, when I launch WMC (v8.8.5), it reports No tuner found (tuner is fine. Works with other...

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I have no idea why, but miraculously the problem fixed itself this morning (yes, I've rebooted numerous times since then.)

Last night, I was still getting an error when the recorder attempted to start, but this morning I was stunned to see the red Recording button in the tray. I launched WMC...

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Last post by Mugsy
Sun Dec 13, 2020 3:15 pm
WMC and Win 10 Build 21277 - HVR-2200 tuner problem

Last post by Speedy « Fri Dec 11, 2020 8:53 pm

by Speedy » Fri Dec 11, 2020 8:53 pm

Hi. Up to this build, WMC 8.8.5 worked on my machine perfectly. After upgrade from 21270 to the latest 21277 prerelease and WMC 8.8.5 reinstallation I have problem with TV tuner (Hauppauge HVR-2200). When WMC run, I've chose my standard options (country: Poland, region code etc. and source: DVB-T...

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Last post by Speedy
Fri Dec 11, 2020 8:53 pm
Updated Windows 10 and old Windows 7 WMC

Last post by annonymous9999 « Tue Dec 08, 2020 12:56 am

by annonymous9999 » Tue Dec 08, 2020 12:56 am

We bought a new windows 10 laptop for Christmas and it has the latest windows 10 updates. My main WMC system is Windows 7 Premium on a hdhomerun cablecard. COX is DRM happy. Is there a way to access recoreded shows on the newer windows 10 builds people have been able to figure out. It looks like...

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Last post by annonymous9999
Tue Dec 08, 2020 12:56 am
WMC 8.8.5 and cetonproxy

Last post by scottward01 « Tue Dec 01, 2020 4:05 pm
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by scottward01 » Mon Nov 30, 2020 11:08 pm

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Cetonproxy is An app that allows a Ceton InfiniTV PCI/network tuner to appear as a SiliconDust HDHomeRun to DVR apps, as indicated on the Github development site. I've been successfully using cetonproxy with Emby for the last few months and it seems quite stable.

As an experiment I tried using...

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Hi Gary - I did install the Ceton drivers after installing WMC 8.8.5, but still no luck.

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Last post by scottward01
Tue Dec 01, 2020 4:05 pm
WMC tapped show will freeze along with the mouse

Last post by dojo « Sun Nov 29, 2020 5:21 pm
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by dojo » Fri Nov 27, 2020 1:35 am

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Starting to have a new problem with WMC,, when I am playing a tapped show from WMC ,, sometimes the show will freeze and the mouse freezes also,,, try to back track sometimes it helps and sometimes it does not,, then all of a sudden the show will continue that we are watching what was pre-tapped....

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Thank you very much for your input,,, APPRECIATED....

Be safe Old John

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Last post by dojo
Sun Nov 29, 2020 5:21 pm
While recording show hit pause, does it pause recording?

Last post by Space « Fri Nov 27, 2020 6:17 pm
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by sdowney717 » Fri Nov 27, 2020 1:07 am

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I did not think it did. We were recording the football game, I had hit the red button. Then clicked pause.
It recorded about 26 minutes of the game.

I ate dinner, then went back to view it and recording was off.
So why would it not continue to record the after game was over stuff?
Was that some...

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So you can not record a full live event since the end is unknown? Unles your sitting there watching it to click record again?
You mention adding padding to the recording to the recording while it is recording, how do you do that?

I don't have access to WMC at the moment, but if you go to the...

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Last post by Space
Fri Nov 27, 2020 6:17 pm
Playback issues

Last post by pthaack « Sun Nov 22, 2020 8:15 pm
Replies: 37
by alect71 » Sat Apr 18, 2020 10:59 am
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I have Win10 MC running. Recently we've started having a playback issue of downloaded/copied video files - when playing the file it plays fine but at random points in the video it blacks out for 0.5-1 sec (vo video and no audio) and then starts playing again. This seems to happen randomly (ie not...

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I seem to be having the same problem, but if not I will start a new thread.
Starting in September, after a Windows update, playback stopped working on all SD TV recordings, and most HD TV recordings. Also, :arrow: live TV only works on certain HD TV channels.
I have to watch most of my shows in...
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Last post by pthaack
Sun Nov 22, 2020 8:15 pm
WMC Crash on Playback

Last post by pthaack « Sun Nov 22, 2020 7:55 pm
Replies: 12
by ejvoetberg » Thu Apr 09, 2020 6:31 pm

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I've built a Win10 machine and have WMC installed and running. I'm using a dual Hauppauge tuner connected to an OTA HD antenna. I get guide data via EPG123 and everything works pretty well. I can set recordings and they get stored fine on the local drive. My problem is that when I try to play a...

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I have a follow up question for ejvoetberg or anyone else. When you installed the upgrade, did you have to reprogram all of your series?
I have over 100 series programmed in and it took me less time to copy them down by hand than it took me to search and not find out how to back them up.

There...

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Last post by pthaack
Sun Nov 22, 2020 7:55 pm
Getting my VFD to work with WMC

Last post by GnatGoSplat « Sat Nov 21, 2020 5:50 pm
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by GnatGoSplat » Sun Nov 15, 2020 3:10 am

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Long, long ago, I wrote some VB.NET 2005 code to get a proprietary VFD working with WMC. It hasn't worked for quite some time. I would like to get it to work again, but I don't know if it's possible. I'm really rusty on my VB.NET.
When I try to compile it with VS Community 2019, it refuses to, with...

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Thanks for the reply. I tried changing Imports to Import, IntelliSense flags it as an error and recommends I change it back to Imports. I think in VB, it's supposed to be Imports .
I don't have an older version of VS.NET to try. I was thinking the current version should be backwards compatible, but...

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Last post by GnatGoSplat
Sat Nov 21, 2020 5:50 pm
Discrete Power On via Harmony 650 Stopped Working

Last post by burchis « Tue Nov 17, 2020 11:27 pm

by burchis » Tue Nov 17, 2020 11:27 pm

Newbie here so plz go easy. I use a basic RC6 ehome receiver and Harmony 650 remote. Discrete power on use to work until last Win10 update but now only power toggle will turn on HTPC. When HTPC is in standby the ehome receiver response (light flashes) when power toggle button pressed but not with...

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Last post by burchis
Tue Nov 17, 2020 11:27 pm
Rebuilding library every time

Last post by Anoniem « Fri Nov 13, 2020 6:05 am
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by junyan2000 » Tue Nov 10, 2020 1:23 am

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I am using WMC8.8.5 on Windows 10, and RecordedTV library rebuilds from scratch every time the computer wakes up. Is anyone seeing the same problem?

This is simply unacceptable because I have a large number of recordings. My recordings are stored on a usb drive.

This is a long existing problem...

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maybe this helps

Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk

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Last post by Anoniem
Fri Nov 13, 2020 6:05 am
Librarys not populating

Last post by Space « Mon Nov 02, 2020 1:13 am
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by threeflies » Sat Oct 31, 2020 4:05 pm

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Hi All, wierd problem that I'm hoping somebody will no of.

I have 2 computers running mce no problem. The 3rd computer was running kodi for about 18 months. I tried but in the end it had to go, so I want mce back on the 3rd PC.

Sounds easy, well there are problems.

It installs, I go through...

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I've had problems with the libraries getting corrupted for some reason. Not sure why it happened, but I don't use them much so never really tried to fix it.

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Last post by Space
Mon Nov 02, 2020 1:13 am
Long delay before WMC starts

Last post by Mugsy « Sun Oct 04, 2020 2:14 am
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by Mugsy » Sat Oct 03, 2020 4:05 pm

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For some reason, WMC takes about 30 seconds before it starts playing video (ANY video, be it a file or Live TV.)

The Windows Error Logs reports :
Info:
10:43:37 AM - Testing internet connection.
10:43:38 AM - Connection established.
10:43:39 AM - Retrieving Directory.
10:43:39 AM - Retrieving...

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Deleting or renaming the file (%programdata%\microsoft\PlayReady\mspr.hds) might help - assuming that you installed PlayReady of course.

Holy heck! That worked. Cut startup time from 38 seconds to 7. :clap:

Big thx.

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Last post by Mugsy
Sun Oct 04, 2020 2:14 am
No preview on slider. What's wrong?

Last post by Mugsy « Thu Oct 01, 2020 12:00 pm
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by Mugsy » Tue Aug 18, 2020 3:47 pm

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It took me some finagling to get WMC working on Win10, and i eventually did with some help (thanks all), but I just noticed yesterday that when I drag the slider to seek during LiveTV, I'm not getting the preview window. :(

It works fine on another Win10 PC using the same version of WMC so I know...

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Another follow-up. On reboot, I lost the preview but got back the recording dot. Weird.

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Last post by Mugsy
Thu Oct 01, 2020 12:00 pm
Just Inquiring About WMC in Win10

Last post by dab2kab « Tue Sep 29, 2020 4:00 am
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by urabus99 » Mon Sep 28, 2020 8:08 pm

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Hi,

I currently have WMC in my win 8.1 PC and my PC is acting up, which may result in my purchasing a new PC. if that is the case, what do i have to do to start over on a new PC with win10? Can i still purchase a WMC download, and where? Thanks in advance, because i am just looking at my options....

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You cannot buy WMC for windows 10. WMC is not officially supported in windows 10. People on the internet have released hacked versions of WMC that do run on windows 10. You can find links to the latest version at the link below. But a few things to note about these hacked versions. 1) Drm cable...

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Last post by dab2kab
Tue Sep 29, 2020 4:00 am
NominalRange ehPresenter.dll registry key no longer work

Last post by Joni « Sat Sep 05, 2020 9:15 am
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by Joni » Mon Aug 31, 2020 4:31 pm

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Hi,

Just made a clean install after installing new GPU. I noticed that the NominalRange registry key does no longer seem to work. Can anyone check on their HTPC? I'm using Windows 10 2004 and WMC 8.8.4.

NominalRange =dword:00000001

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It was a problem with the 5700 XT. Radeon 5000 series dropped the DX9 support and it won't work properly in WMC as you can't adjust the pixel format of the ehpresenter.dll and you'll get washed out colors. I returned it and got RX 580 instead and it works fine on WMC.

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Last post by Joni
Sat Sep 05, 2020 9:15 am
WMC on Build 2004 (May 2020 Update)

Last post by waneo « Mon Aug 31, 2020 9:44 pm
Replies: 38
by marcop » Sun May 31, 2020 8:54 am
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Hi Guys.

I couldn't help myself and I took a chance and installed Windows 2004 and it broke my Media Centre. Not surprised.

However after completely uninstalling and reinstalling a couple of times I still can't get it working.

I've tried installing both V8.84 and V13 without any success.

Has...

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OK, it has started..
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Last post by waneo
Mon Aug 31, 2020 9:44 pm
Windows 10 August Update Disabled WMC 8.8.4

Last post by AFelectrngineer « Mon Aug 24, 2020 5:33 pm
Replies: 7
by ejvoetberg » Fri Aug 21, 2020 12:04 am

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Hi all,
I accidentally let a Windows Update run on a restart August 17 and it broke Media Center. Launching from the Start Menu or Task Bar fails. I tried running the ehshell.exe directly, that didn't work. Windows also decide to get rid of my restore point, still figuring out why that is.
I have...

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FYI... RE: Restore Point(s) after Win 10 Aug 2020 update.

Win 10 update did remove and turn off my System Protection (Restore Point configuration) after the update.
You can re-enable this function by going to > Control Panel > System and Security > System and then select System Protection.
This...

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Last post by AFelectrngineer
Mon Aug 24, 2020 5:33 pm
Recordings stuck at start / Standby Problems

Last post by MoLE « Fri Jul 31, 2020 6:47 am
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by MoLE » Thu Jul 30, 2020 10:46 am

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Hello together,

I have installed a Win 10 Home with WMC last year. The Win 10 build was an insider build. Some days ago, the message about the expiring date 30.07.2020 comes up. So I tried the update to build 2004 and after the, I reinstalled WMC and after running the WMC tool box it runs fine.

2...

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Thanks for you answer @technodevotee

I tried to solve the first issue by using the option 9 from the WMC multi tool, followed by a reboot. It is unfortunately not fixed. Subjective I mean, the time from pressing the start button to start playing is a little bit shorter. But with this I can live......

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Last post by MoLE
Fri Jul 31, 2020 6:47 am
WMC freezing on live TV

Last post by caliskier « Sun Jul 26, 2020 1:26 am
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by caliskier » Sat Jul 25, 2020 11:08 pm

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Hello,

I have WMC on Windows 10 and I have been having an issue where it freezes randomly when you change the channel. It will let me change the channel a few times but within a min or so it freezes. If I just bring it up and have it on the channel I start with it seems to be stable. EDIT: This...

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This seams to have fixed it. Thanks IT Troll.

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Last post by caliskier
Sun Jul 26, 2020 1:26 am
Windows Media Player had background noise but no voices

Last post by technodevotee « Mon Jul 20, 2020 4:52 pm
Replies: 4
by psilversmith » Mon Jul 20, 2020 12:16 am

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For high-quality video files (multiple audio channels), WMP playback has background noise and music, but no voices. In VLC (which had the same issue) I corrected the problem by changing output from original to stereo . I can find no similar configuration in WMP - but I need WMP to run another 3rd...

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Well, it's just that these forums are for Windows Media Center so you might be better off asking your question somewhere else.

I don't use Windows Media Player (or Windows Media Center) for playing videos myself so I'm not really the right person to help you.

I do know you can select the audio...

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Last post by technodevotee
Mon Jul 20, 2020 4:52 pm
Choppy video in live tv

Last post by Shark007 « Mon Jul 20, 2020 10:48 am
Replies: 20
by tomato33 » Tue Jul 14, 2020 8:05 pm
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Hello. I have set up from technodevotee.co.uk the 64 bit WMC under w10 x64 2004.
Everything is working fine, but when i watch live tv the video is getting repeatedly pixels, and color stripes like when you have poor connection with the tuner and antenna. But in other program it works fine in...

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FYI: Getting a 404 on the Shark007 Standard download links on Major Geeks.

It has been fixed. Thanks for the report!
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Last post by Shark007
Mon Jul 20, 2020 10:48 am
HD Channels

Last post by technodevotee « Thu Jul 02, 2020 9:45 pm
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by tripstation » Thu Jul 02, 2020 3:18 pm

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HI,
When I try to watch an HD channel I get no signal.
I have a HD Hauppage Sat card and it works with WinTV.
This is the message I get.

No TV Signal.
There is currently no TV signal detected for this channel. The channel may be temporarily off
air or you may need to adjust or reconnect your TV...

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By coincidence, the registry information I posted in is the one for the transponder that carries, among others, BBC1 HD.

viz:

unique_key = 28.2E ASTRA 2, EUROBIRD 1
symbol_rate =dword:015ef3c0
modulation =dword:0000001b
fec_inner =dword:00000003
polarization =dword:00000002
pilot...

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Last post by technodevotee
Thu Jul 02, 2020 9:45 pm
Reinstalling WMC on Win10

Last post by technodevotee « Thu Jul 02, 2020 6:14 pm
Replies: 5
by alect71 » Sun Jun 21, 2020 12:15 pm

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Is there a guide somewhere I can follow including what to backup etc? I don't need to backup EPG as I have IceTV subscription EPG service.

I can't find my original link or files from I originally installed it on Win10.

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Huge thank you.

After Windows installed the latest update minutes ago, WMC stopped working. Attempting to open ehome.exe did absolutely nothing. :(

My uninstaller software (Revo) could find nothing to uninstall, so I could not reinstall WMC.

Your upload contained the necessary files to uninstall...

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Last post by technodevotee
Thu Jul 02, 2020 6:14 pm
Windows 10 - new install

Last post by Scallica « Mon Jun 22, 2020 11:02 am
Replies: 12
by CrazyKZ » Tue May 05, 2020 1:27 am

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I had my system running well on an OLD Windows 8 box, but it died. Then I put WMC on a Windows 7 laptop but the OS was corrupt and couldn't even reboot. I had someone reformat the drive and put Windows 10 on it and install WMC. It now has version 1909 build 18363.815. I'm having all kinds of...

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Welcome @Sally667

Yes it does but we were discussing installing and maintaining Windows Media Center on Windows 10.

Sally was a spam bot/troll and was nuked. ;)

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Last post by Scallica
Mon Jun 22, 2020 11:02 am
Repeating TV signal

Last post by technodevotee « Mon Jun 15, 2020 3:04 pm
Replies: 1
by layth » Mon Jun 15, 2020 1:34 pm

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Hi. I have been using the latest update of win 10 of WMC on a 1903 build ( which I have been able to keep with the net metering trick ) . I only use for OTA viewing but when I open to watch TV the video stream repeats until it crashes. I have been able to fix this by using my receiver remote to...

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There are two common causes of this.

One is having 'Settings>Visual Sound Effects>Play sounds when navigating Windows Media Center' enabled.

The other is having Windows speaker settings AND Windows Media Center speaker settings both set the same, I.E., both set to 5.1. The traditional workaround...

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Last post by technodevotee
Mon Jun 15, 2020 3:04 pm
Recorded TV format

Last post by Space « Sun Jun 14, 2020 9:16 pm
Replies: 3
by twegner » Sun Jun 14, 2020 5:15 pm

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This isn't a Windows 10 issue, but I don't see a better place to put it. This should be obvious, but I have explored the settings and can't find it.

Normally, when you click recorded tv and and have selected sorting by date, there is a linear list of recorded shows with the newest on the left, and...

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Note that the equivalent of right click with an IR remote is the (i)nfo button.

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Last post by Space
Sun Jun 14, 2020 9:16 pm
Updated version of 'One Shot' WMC tool Roll_Back_DLLs

Last post by technodevotee « Sun Jun 14, 2020 6:17 am
Replies: 5
by technodevotee » Mon Jun 01, 2020 9:57 am

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Due to the increasing number of people experiencing issues with WMC because MSSQLLite has been removed in later builds of Windows 10, I have updated my 'One Shot' standalone WMC tool called Roll_Back_DLLs so that, in addition to the previous functions, it reinstates the missing DLLs and registry...

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Embarrassingly, there was also a typo in fix_thumbnails and that didn't work properly either so you would need to download that again as well if you need it. :oops:

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Last post by technodevotee
Sun Jun 14, 2020 6:17 am
WMC, STB, IR Blaster - my first try (unsuccesfull :()

Last post by Speedy « Thu Jun 04, 2020 8:47 pm

by Speedy » Thu Jun 04, 2020 8:47 pm

Hi

Today I try first time to connect WMC with cable TV set top box, but unfortunately without success. Probably I don’t fully understand how to do it. Maybe someone could help me?

My hardware is:
- TV Tuner: Hauppauge HVR-2200 (Internal, PCI-e, version without IR mini-jack socket)
- IR Blaster:...

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Last post by Speedy
Thu Jun 04, 2020 8:47 pm
Any success with Windows 10 1909?

Last post by technodevotee « Sun May 31, 2020 6:09 am
Replies: 49
by twegner » Thu Nov 14, 2019 6:34 pm
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I have been happily using Windows Media Center with EPG123 on Windows 10 1903 for a few months, after using WMC on Windows 7 for many years. I do understand that Windows update can mess up WMC on Windows 10. However I am a fanatic about backups and could easily recover if I screwed things up (he...

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Is this any help?
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Last post by technodevotee
Sun May 31, 2020 6:09 am
TV recordings play for awhile then freeze randomly

Last post by caliskier « Mon May 25, 2020 3:58 pm
Replies: 25
by caliskier » Tue May 12, 2020 4:31 am
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I have a windows 10 build tha runs fine except tv recordings will randomly freeze for a few minutes and then slowly come back the after a few minutes, then freeze again. Any idea what causes this? 4tb western Digital purple disk drive

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I just removed a PCIe peripheral that I recently installed in the 1x (I think that is what it’s called) slot that I think corespondents to that SATA port. Seams to have fixed it
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Last post by caliskier
Mon May 25, 2020 3:58 pm
Digital out thru HDMI Windows 10

Last post by technodevotee « Thu May 14, 2020 7:33 am
Replies: 6
by gregcra » Tue May 12, 2020 8:29 pm

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Hi - this is more a windows 10 question I think. I recently change my HTPC from running windows 7 to running windows 10 (home). I've gotten thru most of the issues of getting WMC running, and running with my HDhomerun. However, I still don't have the sound running correctly. My configuration is:
PC...

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I've just read your initial post again and noticed this:

Also, i've seen the following statement:
One other important finding- the boxes under Exclusive Mode on the Advanced properties tab need to be checked in order to get DD to the receiver.

I hope this is not true because it took me a few...

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Last post by technodevotee
Thu May 14, 2020 7:33 am
Windows10 1909 - WMC8.84 - HDHR3CC

Last post by jachin99 « Wed May 06, 2020 10:47 pm
Replies: 10
by jppl2000 » Fri Dec 27, 2019 2:57 pm

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Here I am, so close. HDHomerun setup sees the cable card. I can even double click a channel number and the live tv appears in a new windows media player window. But when I run WMC tv signal setup, no tuner is found. Does anyone know what the next tweak is to get this up and running? I turned off...

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When I was on win 10 1511, I disabled the Windows update service and all of that. But what I think really stopped the updates was to not allow updates or automatic downloads over a metered connection. I then found a registry hack that I think is only in early versions of windows ten that let me set...

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Last post by jachin99
Wed May 06, 2020 10:47 pm
Can't search for TV Programs

Last post by technodevotee « Mon May 04, 2020 6:21 am
Replies: 7
by waneo » Sun May 03, 2020 2:11 am

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Hi, is there a version released which allows you to search for a TV program?
I have Version 8.8.4 on my Win 10 system.

Looking for some help on this topic please..

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Yeah, it affected 1903 and 1909 (search stopped working on all of mine for a week or so) but I just found out that it was actually back in February and there have been loads of Windows Updates since then so as long as you are up to date, it probably isn't connected to that.

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Last post by technodevotee
Mon May 04, 2020 6:21 am
After 'replace.dlls' mute button does not work

Last post by technodevotee « Wed Apr 29, 2020 5:59 pm
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by gregcra » Sun Apr 26, 2020 4:05 pm

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Hi - this is aimed at Technodevotee. First - thanks for everything you've done. I recently upgraded from windows 7 to windows 10 and am using your files to get WMC working on windows 10. So I have the basic setup working. I had 'tuner conflict' so I ran your replace.dll. This fixed that problem but...

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Thanks for posting the resolution.

Glad you got it working.

That might explain why I've never come across the problem. It's been at least 5 years since I actually used Windows 7 and I've certainly never upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10.

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Wed Apr 29, 2020 5:59 pm
Decoder Error

Last post by kelsien « Fri Apr 24, 2020 1:09 pm
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by Soor » Thu Dec 26, 2019 9:20 pm
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I installed WMC onto a clone of Windows 7, then upgraded to Windows 10 using WMC64.and then installed EPG123. When I attempt to play a recording from my previous Windows 7 WMC, I get:
Decoder Error. The video decoder is not working, it is not installed, or is not supported. Try installing the...

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Did you check to see if the folders I mention have been removed?

What version of WMC did you last have installed and what is in its installer folder?

it should contain one folder named bin and ten files.

Did you remove anything in the installer folder?

What happens if you run _testrights.cmd -...
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Last post by kelsien
Fri Apr 24, 2020 1:09 pm
Help me understand SiliconDust's app

Last post by jekslein « Mon Apr 20, 2020 1:48 pm
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by KarterJK » Thu Mar 12, 2020 6:39 am

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What I don't understand is how Silicondust's Windows 10 app can detect and use tuners and allow recording/playing of protected channels, but some routine can't be piggy backed onto WMC. I am certain they would share their methodology.

I am not a programmer, but it appears there is some good talent...

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What I don't understand is how Silicondust's Windows 10 app can detect and use tuners and allow recording/playing of protected channels, but some routine can't be piggy backed onto WMC. I am certain they would share their methodology.

I am not a programmer, but it appears there is some good talent...

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Last post by jekslein
Mon Apr 20, 2020 1:48 pm
Past time to move to Win10

Last post by adam1991 « Thu Apr 16, 2020 9:28 pm
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by nanat » Tue Apr 07, 2020 5:55 pm
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We are still running WMC on a PC with Win7 - OTA TV, 4 tuner cards. That about all this PC currently does - run WMC! Works great but know that at some point we are going to have to upgrade to Win10. So question to the group is how to best do that and not lose WMC. Or what to use in its place to...

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I've tried tweaking comskip and no way is it reliable enough to cut commercials.
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Last post by adam1991
Thu Apr 16, 2020 9:28 pm
Best way to play wtv files on my win 10 laptop offline

Last post by Scallica « Fri Apr 10, 2020 5:14 pm
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by bigredsaab » Wed Apr 08, 2020 4:16 pm

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Trying to find a good way to play .wtv files on my win 10 machine. Found a way to do it using WMP but quality and ability of the program is lacking. It’s pixelly slow and only has slider for skipping commercials. No 30sec skip, fast fwd, rwd. (FYI for those that want to try in win 10 download dvd...

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Tools-->Preferences, click ALL in the lower left corner. Select Hotkey settings in the list. The skip settings are on the bottom right side.

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Last post by Scallica
Fri Apr 10, 2020 5:14 pm
WMC unable to find tuners

Last post by leopor « Thu Apr 09, 2020 12:36 pm
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by leopor » Wed Apr 08, 2020 7:42 pm

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Currently have a bunch of machines running windows 7 and working mostly alright with WMC and HDHomerun Prime, but some of them require frequent reboots and WMC will crash often. Figured I'd use that as an opportunity to try to get it running on Windows 10 but I have not had much luck at all. Then I...

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Thanks for the reply. I had read a bunch of posts about people getting WMC to work with 1909. I guess I misunderstood and took that to mean they got it working with cablecards. Thanks for the info.

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Last post by leopor
Thu Apr 09, 2020 12:36 pm
So much for disabling the Windows update service

Last post by SpencerC « Thu Apr 09, 2020 6:36 am
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by SpencerC » Fri Mar 02, 2018 3:06 am

My PC updated even though I had the windows update service set to disabled. I was able to revert back and WMC is still installed. But I get the dreaded no tuners found on my HDHomeRun Prime. I tried uninstalling the drivers and reinstalling a known good driver hdhomerun_windows_20150826.exe and no...

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Last post by SpencerC
Thu Apr 09, 2020 6:36 am
Weird issue when attempting to install WMC

Last post by DracoMan671 « Sun Mar 29, 2020 6:13 pm
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by DracoMan671 » Fri Mar 13, 2020 10:58 pm

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2020-03-13 18_56_51-C__Users_Punkb_Desktop_WMC-ALL_WMC-V13_x64_bin.png this happens upon running install.bat as a user, when using it as admin it proceeds but sits at black screen

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if you are running installer.CMD, there is no way you should be getting the message about running installer.cmd.

Where is the installer located? I can't see the top of the command window.

so i tried to run from different user, same problem, i ran in clean 2004 VM w/o any issues. does it have to...

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Last post by DracoMan671
Sun Mar 29, 2020 6:13 pm
Dvico Fusion Tuner

Last post by marcop « Sat Mar 28, 2020 12:37 pm

by marcop » Sat Mar 28, 2020 12:37 pm

Hi guys.

I've been a follower of this site for years and it's saved my life on more than one occasion.

My trusty old Media Center computer died recently so I built a new one, and with the help of you guys I successfully get Media Center up and running.

I have an HD Homerun dual Network tuner...

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Sat Mar 28, 2020 12:37 pm
FM radio RDS - question

Last post by tonywagner « Tue Mar 24, 2020 12:31 pm
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by Speedy » Mon Mar 23, 2020 12:54 pm

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I have a question about RDS function of the FM radio tuner: is this function supported in WMC radio application?

(RDS is Radio Data System, enabled to add short text info to the FM broadcast, usually the name of the station, latest news, title of the song playing etc.)

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I don’t think so. At least, I’ve never seen it when I used FM radio in WMC, on the same stations that show RDS data in my car.

If you are interested in radio, I recommend the RTL-SDR USB device. Doesn’t have anything to do with Windows Media Center, but it is a fun tool. I’ve even been using it to...

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Last post by tonywagner
Tue Mar 24, 2020 12:31 pm
Stuck on Examining Signals

Last post by straphanger « Mon Mar 23, 2020 11:32 pm
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by straphanger » Tue Mar 17, 2020 1:30 pm

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I'm setting up WMC on a new machine with a Happauge HVR-1800 I had in storage. I did a fresh install of v8.8.4 and then went through the EPG123 setup process with a clean start. However, every time I try setting up live TV, it keeps getting stuck on examining TV signals. The bar progresses about...

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Which drivers did you install?

Windows sometimes installs basic drivers that don't support BDA and because that is what WMC requires it can't see the device.

Might be worth trying the official Hauppauge ones if you haven't already.

I used the default Windows ones and the official ones off the...

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Last post by straphanger
Mon Mar 23, 2020 11:32 pm
Win10 WMC for DVR only

Last post by technodevotee « Sun Mar 22, 2020 9:22 pm
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by poster72 » Sat Mar 21, 2020 12:57 am

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Hello all. I have a win7 still on network to record tv. xfinity customer with HDHomeRun Prime cable card. I want to be able to use WMC on other Win10 PC's, only to stream from the win7 recordedTV folder. I can stream these files on VLC, WMP, without issue. Ive installed WMC and set the library, it...

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i may move to live TV testing sometime, as i would like to upgrade across the board. If i do i'll keep you posted if you care? Not sure it will see the HDHomerun Tuners, or where the limitations was with build 1511. I just don't have the time to keep up with it all. But again thank you!

There...

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Last post by technodevotee
Sun Mar 22, 2020 9:22 pm
WMC theme request

Last post by DracoMan671 « Sat Mar 14, 2020 3:30 am

by DracoMan671 » Sat Mar 14, 2020 3:30 am

is is possible to bring a windows XP MCE 2005 theme to WMC on win 7+? (including the square button, for nostalgia's sake)

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Last post by DracoMan671
Sat Mar 14, 2020 3:30 am
Video Error when backing up live tv

Last post by sdowney717 « Fri Mar 06, 2020 1:45 pm
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by sdowney717 » Sun Mar 01, 2020 11:51 am

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It has worked great for months, but a week of errors, only when moving the time bar on WMC in live TV. IT can no longer backup live TV.
it gives this error message after halting and struggling for a few minutes.

So far all I can do is close and restart to watch TV again, but I can never move the...

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I found the problem. I checked the smart info on the C drive. Had a 199 CRC error showing. That can be the cable connection. Changed the sata cable. Boot times are very fast, so that was the issue. But WMC now says tuner error. So now plan is to upgrade to windows version 1909, reinstall WMC. I...

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Last post by sdowney717
Fri Mar 06, 2020 1:45 pm
No channels after scanAVerMedia A336 MiniCard Hybrid ATSC/QAM

Last post by guruuno « Mon Mar 02, 2020 5:05 am

by guruuno » Mon Mar 02, 2020 5:05 am

Windows 10 Version 1909 18363.657
Tried 100 times, scan, no channels found, however worked (card) on previous Windows 7.
Also still works with manual entries into a VLC setting.
Any step by step would be appreciated.
I don't care about schedules or guides, just some channels.
TV is a breakfast...

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Last post by guruuno
Mon Mar 02, 2020 5:05 am
1 Minute delay on first accessing Live TV

Last post by technodevotee « Tue Feb 25, 2020 10:09 pm
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by smbunn » Sun Feb 23, 2020 8:35 pm

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I have been running MCE under Windows 10 using the various WMC releases and DLL patches to keep it going. About a month ago I noted that when I first use MCE and choose any channel, it switches to Live Tv and displays the channel name and show data, but then the screen just shows the blue moving...

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PlayReady is used for Digital Rights Management. Unless you have copy protected media, you won't miss it.

I had a similar delay and found that resetting the playready global data store fixed the problem for me. I created a tool/add-on called reset_playready to do it for you.

People who actually...

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Last post by technodevotee
Tue Feb 25, 2020 10:09 pm
Mouse pointer missing

Last post by DaveEnVelo « Fri Feb 21, 2020 12:12 am

by DaveEnVelo » Fri Feb 21, 2020 12:12 am

I have just installed Windows 10 Pro in a dual boot configuration as I migrate my WMC use from Windows 7. I then installed version 8.8.4 of WMC for Windows 10 and finally EPG123. The hardware is a Dell XPS8100 with a TBS 6280 Dual DVB-T2/T BDA Tuners. Everything worked great except that the mouse...

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Last post by DaveEnVelo
Fri Feb 21, 2020 12:12 am
Update Windows 10 to 1903, will it harm WMC that I had for years?

Last post by technodevotee « Sun Feb 09, 2020 2:11 pm
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by dojo » Sat Jan 18, 2020 6:13 pm

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It was suggested my another person to place this question here.

I have had WMC and EPG123 on my computer at least 3 years thanks to Gary

Had a few problems but reading on here I was able to correct it, Before Christmas I got on green button and was catching up and I seen the topics on EPG123 up...

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Glad to hear that. Thanks for letting us know.

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Last post by technodevotee
Sun Feb 09, 2020 2:11 pm
No item "Activate Digital Cable"

Last post by technodevotee « Sat Jan 18, 2020 5:44 am
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by wgf_bean » Tue Nov 26, 2019 5:41 pm
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I just installed WMC on a new Win 10 machine.

I have these Ethernet attached tuners:
(1) SiliconDust HDHomeRun Prime (for cable reception, 3 tuners)
(2) SiliconDust HDHomeRun Dual (for OTA reception, 2 tuners each, 4 total)

I downloaded and ran the HDHomeRun Setup. It sees all 7 tuners.

Inside...

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Not for me. The volume control on the MC remote works fine on all my PCs.
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Last post by technodevotee
Sat Jan 18, 2020 5:44 am
No Tuner Detected *Possible Solution*

Last post by onyxsolo « Mon Jan 13, 2020 12:40 pm

by onyxsolo » Mon Jan 13, 2020 12:40 pm

Hi all,

BACKSTORY
I use an old laptop running Windows 10 home as a media center connected to my projector. WMC was working on it but overall system performance was pretty bad with numerous system errors routinely showing in the event logs. So i decided to do a fresh install. I had recently updated...

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Last post by onyxsolo
Mon Jan 13, 2020 12:40 pm
How can I remove ModernMedia UI+ evaluation ?

Last post by DavidinCT « Sun Jan 12, 2020 4:57 pm
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by jonwz » Wed Oct 23, 2019 5:15 pm

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Hi, somehow my Win7-64 bit system ended up in no-man land Some of MM UI+ is installed (enough to change the look, cause crashes and plaster the evaluation logo on the 7MC screen. But their is no program or GUI for me to select.

I can't find any way to uninstall. I tried removing/reinstalling...

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Update: just had to retry after a reboot and the scan completed. But it didn't remove the ModernMedia stamp.

I'd talk to the DEV, he might of put something in a startup group or a service. I never installed it myself YET (my system was 100% stable, so didn't want to break it).

Disabling a...

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Last post by DavidinCT
Sun Jan 12, 2020 4:57 pm
Sound from center and rear speakers and other issues when viewing programs in full screen

Last post by technodevotee « Mon Jan 06, 2020 7:36 am
Replies: 3
by al.rob » Tue Dec 31, 2019 1:16 am

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I discovered that there is no sound from the rear and center channel speakers in Windows 10 Media Center unless I start the program playing while still in a window and then expand it to full screen. This is obviously not a huge deal, but if anyone knows of a fix, I'd appreciate it. My Windows 7...

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I've never used that feature so don't know how WMC copes with it and can't really comment.

There could well be differences between the two operating systems that WMC doesn't like. After all, WMC was ported from Windows 8 which was likely closer in how elements of it worked in Windows 7 so it is a...

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Last post by technodevotee
Mon Jan 06, 2020 7:36 am
WMC on Windows 10 seems to freeze the system on wakeup

Last post by technodevotee « Mon Jan 06, 2020 7:23 am
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by caliskier » Sun Jan 05, 2020 6:12 pm

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Hi,

I appreciate what your site has done to continue with WMC in windows 10.
Setup:

I have 64 bit windows 10 build 1909 and your WMC version 8.8.4.
My HTPC is hooked up directly to my livingroom TV and is woken up by using my universal remote that wakes up the HTPC, turns on the TV etc. all at...

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This is quite a good explanation:

On the surface of it, it appears that it doesn't affect sleep but if something doesn't load properly when the system is booted with fast start enabled, then it seems logical to me that could cause other problems when waking the PC.

I've had all sorts of...

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Last post by technodevotee
Mon Jan 06, 2020 7:23 am
Managing WMC Recordings on Win10?

Last post by garyan2 « Fri Jan 03, 2020 3:00 am
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by jimnms » Mon Dec 30, 2019 8:43 pm

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I finally cut the cord. With Windows 7 and WMC support ending combined with me just not able to justify paying for cable for the very few shows I watched, I finally ditched it. I do still have a back log of recorded programs on my Win7 box. I intend to upgrade it to Win10 tonight or tomorrow since...

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Ah, TVDB screwed up their API a little while ago and probably broke it.

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Last post by garyan2
Fri Jan 03, 2020 3:00 am
Slow playback on wireless TV

Last post by dojo « Sat Dec 28, 2019 4:16 pm
Replies: 24
by dojo » Thu Aug 15, 2019 3:09 am
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I will tape a tv show on WMC , and when I play it back on the wireless tv, it will stop on the tv, but still run on the compute for a few minutes, then tv catches up and play , missed a few minutes on tv,

Any suggestions

Thanks John

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Fleurrose

I checked your private message site, did not work , respond on here would be great , there are other people that gave suggestions that might be interested in what you have to give, Looking forward to your suggestion on correcting my problem

Happy New Year

Old John
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Last post by dojo
Sat Dec 28, 2019 4:16 pm
Nvidia 2000 series GPU install on Win10 ver 10586?

Last post by tdinardo « Fri Dec 27, 2019 2:34 pm
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by tdinardo » Thu Dec 26, 2019 8:32 pm

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I just completed a Win10 build on 10586 (to support my Ceton tuners). Everything went well except that the Nvidia installer package for the 2000 series cards does not work with version 10586 (card is not recognized in the system and the installer errors with unsupported version of Windows). Thanks...

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10586 is the 2015 November Update (version 1511)

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Last post by tdinardo
Fri Dec 27, 2019 2:34 pm
Need Help with WMC install on fresh Windows 10 build 1903

Last post by clarc « Thu Dec 12, 2019 5:26 pm
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by rronne » Thu Sep 12, 2019 6:35 pm

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A little Background:
I have not been on this forum in many years. So please excuse me for my ignorance.
I currently am running a Windows 7 pro on an Intel i7 box, with the current version of Windows Media Center (all working quite well)
I have a HDHome Run Prime 3 and an internal Ceton...

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when i can download latest versione? and it work on windows 10 64 bit version 1803 (build so 17134.648)
edit: i reinstalled today v12 and it work

Sarkari Result Pnr Status 192.168.1.1

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Last post by clarc
Thu Dec 12, 2019 5:26 pm
VIDEO_TS playback issue

Last post by clarc « Thu Dec 12, 2019 5:24 pm
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by newappz » Sun Sep 29, 2019 5:04 am

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Fresh Windows 1903, DVD's are in folders , loaded in Movies section. DVD is starting but not playing, playing few seconds with repeating sound and getting video error message. Thank you for your help.

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No, not all DVD's, but the ones with a 'user created episode-selection' menu.

snaptube telegram web

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Last post by clarc
Thu Dec 12, 2019 5:24 pm
Cannot play dvr-ms files in Windows 10 Media Center

Last post by technodevotee « Wed Dec 04, 2019 8:23 am
Replies: 7
by al.rob » Mon Dec 02, 2019 6:17 pm

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I have gotten Media Center installed in the new Windows 10 PC I recently built, thanks to all of the much-appreciated help in this forum. I have been using it for a few weeks now and it is recording all of the shows without issues. However, I recently discovered that my older programs will not...

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I always thought that encdec.dll was used for more than generating thumbnails but never really investigated it.

The most obvious result of it being missing is missing thumbnails - hence the name of the script.

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Last post by technodevotee
Wed Dec 04, 2019 8:23 am
Moving recording storage

Last post by p623 « Sun Dec 01, 2019 6:12 pm

by p623 » Sun Dec 01, 2019 6:12 pm

Hi, i have just migrated to win 10 from 7 (clean install) have setup WMC-V8.8.4 it appears to be working correctly with the exception of when i go into settings, recorder, to change storage from default c drive
it allows me to select an alternative HD letter but then it just sits there and the...

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Last post by p623
Sun Dec 01, 2019 6:12 pm
Need help adding more menu items

Last post by tonywagner « Sun Dec 01, 2019 2:00 am
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by daniel.delillo » Sat Nov 30, 2019 7:19 pm

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I'm using Windows 10 1511 and media center themer and it looks to be limited at 5 menu items. How can you add more items or another custom menu?

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I think one custom menu strip, with 5 items, is the official limit of Media Center Themer.

However, if you inspect the registry with regedit, you can see how they are added, and can then add/duplicate your own. Although you'd only be able to edit them through the registry then.

When I'm back to...

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Last post by tonywagner
Sun Dec 01, 2019 2:00 am
Media Center in Windows 10

Last post by technodevotee « Tue Nov 26, 2019 7:14 pm
Replies: 18
by 1080p4me » Sat Nov 23, 2019 2:09 am

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Have been resisting switching to Windows 10 for a very long time for 2 main reasons...1. It's nothing more than a virus/malware/phishing scam disguised as an OS and 2. Because I didn't want to lose my media center for watching live hd tv ota with my 2 tuner hdhomerun which from what I understand...

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Ok, figured out how to permanently disable updates via gpedit.msc so I'm good on that. Still wouldn't mind any input on EPG alternatives?

I thought that I had permanently stopped Microsoft installing updates on my PCs by using the settings in Group Policy but sadly it isn't that simple. My PC...

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Last post by technodevotee
Tue Nov 26, 2019 7:14 pm
All Tuners are currently in use

Last post by johnsconley « Wed Nov 20, 2019 5:22 pm
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by johnsconley » Tue Nov 19, 2019 10:41 pm

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I have 6 HDhomerun tuners (3 devices with 2 tuners each) connected to my home network. I have two Win7 machines which play and record from the EPG just fine. My newly built Win10 and WMC-V13_x64 reports all tuners are in use. I verified none of them are playing all are idle. Network is not the...

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I assume you read known issues.txt and ran replace_dlls.cmd.

Did it make any difference?

You are not alone in having issues with HDHR - there's a few recent threads on here, for example:

there are also people talking about them on here

did a complete uninstall and reinstall did all the...

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Last post by johnsconley
Wed Nov 20, 2019 5:22 pm
WMC 8.8.4 backup location of files?

Last post by sdowney717 « Mon Nov 18, 2019 11:57 am
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by sdowney717 » Mon Nov 18, 2019 11:19 am

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For backup restore, where do they go?

And for some reason, WMC after a week of good working, no longer can find a signal for any tuner cards. So I suppose I need to uninstall and reinstall it?
Plays recorded shows, just no live TV.
The TV signal is there as it works on the regular TV off the...

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Does this work in win 10, has a lot of features for backup and restore

Well you dont need it and I cant find it.
I solved the issue with no signal. A coax cable had come off one of the tuners and that stops live TV on all tuners.
I made a new backup, the backup folder exists in the setup dir...

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Last post by sdowney717
Mon Nov 18, 2019 11:57 am
Indexing of EPG list not finished

Last post by sdowney717 « Mon Nov 11, 2019 10:23 am
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by 1ST1 » Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:50 pm

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Hello, I am using WMC with 1803 and DVBS2 card. Basically it works. But I can not search for titles or desctiption contents of the EPG for recording. I have set up several keywords to record TV shows by topic, but only one (the 2nd in the priority) in list regulary is found, scheduled and recorded,...

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Will this also fix WMC rerecording duplicate shows? I set WMC to use all my recorded tv libraries but it ignored already recorded tv shows and recorded it again.

Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way. The recording history is stored in the database so if you have a new database (new install),...

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Last post by sdowney717
Mon Nov 11, 2019 10:23 am
Update Playready

Last post by joelkirzner « Thu Oct 31, 2019 7:44 pm
Replies: 17
by Rodrigo667 » Fri Oct 11, 2019 5:03 pm

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Every time i try to update Playready to watch live tv it says The PlayReady Update was incomplete i have tried lots of methods to no result. any way to fix this? :?:

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Every time I reimage my HTPC, I run into this issue.
There is pretty much ONE FIX to this and it's to reset the DRM keys in Windows.
You likely run into this playready problem when you either add or remove hardware, or in my case, clone my drive from another drive.
The DRM gets messed up and...

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Last post by joelkirzner
Thu Oct 31, 2019 7:44 pm
Registry settings & More to point WMC to HDHR Primes

Last post by SpencerC « Thu Oct 31, 2019 5:38 pm
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by jachin99 » Thu Oct 31, 2019 1:44 pm

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This is an issue I have run into in the past however, and I tried to manually enter these registry keys on newer versions of WIndows 10 in order to bypass OCUR discovery and activation both of which depend on PlayReady 2. My thought has been that by manually pointing WMC to the correct registry...

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This is an issue I have run into in the past however, and I tried to manually enter these registry keys on newer versions of WIndows 10 in order to bypass OCUR discovery and activation both of which depend on PlayReady 2. My thought has been that by manually pointing WMC to the correct registry...

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Last post by SpencerC
Thu Oct 31, 2019 5:38 pm
Time to lock down Windows Updates once and for all?

Last post by technodevotee « Wed Oct 30, 2019 8:37 pm
Replies: 12
by technodevotee » Fri Aug 30, 2019 11:19 am

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Like others, I haven't had any luck getting any version of WMC to start on Windows 10 after insider build 18958 - there is an issue reported with kernelbase.dll which may possibly be insurmountable.

So I installed 1903 on the last of my PCs a few days ago and used gpedit to delay upgrades for a...

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My laptops have trouble connecting to WI-FI when they come out of sleep since an update was applied and the only cure is to shut them down and restart them. A friend of mine has exactly the same problem. As usual, the internet is full of people complaining about these kind of problems caused by...

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Last post by technodevotee
Wed Oct 30, 2019 8:37 pm
Windows Version 1903 Issues

Last post by ferrellsl « Wed Oct 30, 2019 6:03 pm
Replies: 57
by tdarlington3 » Thu May 30, 2019 2:17 pm
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Just installed Windows 1903 on a test PC.
Reinstalled both WMC V8.8.2 and V8.8.3 (one at a time).
Tried copying CPFilters.dll from a Version 1809 PC.

Reinstalled STANDARD_Codecs_v794 (against MS recommendation).

WMC does not crash, but there is NO audio and NO video when trying to play a...

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I performed a clean install of 8.8.4 on my system and it works 100%. Thanks so much for your time and efforts in getting WMC running on Win 10 1903. I wish MS would reconsider their decision to drop WMC and start selling/supporting it again. It's by far the easiest and best performing live TV app...
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Last post by ferrellsl
Wed Oct 30, 2019 6:03 pm
Will there be a Wiki or Guide for Win 10?

Last post by Edgar_in_Indy « Sun Oct 27, 2019 6:35 pm
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by think1 » Mon Oct 21, 2019 4:30 pm

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I'm running WMC on Win 7 with EPG123 and a Ceton InfiniTV 4 and have been using WMC for at least a decade (pre-Win 7).

For the less technically inclined, is there a Wiki or Guide on how to move to Win 10 and get it working reliably?

If that's not possible at this point, is there a roadmap for...

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I just ask, because I've seen a few threads where people suggest just picking up a Window 8/WMC key from eBay, like it's something simple. But as far as I can tell, it's not even possible. I didn't know if there was something I'm missing.

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Last post by Edgar_in_Indy
Sun Oct 27, 2019 6:35 pm
Upgrade Windows 10 to Build 1903

Last post by StinkyImp « Sun Oct 27, 2019 4:44 pm
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by dojo » Sat Oct 26, 2019 2:18 pm

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My computer wants to upgrade to windows 1903 from 1803, but for some reason it says it can not.

From what I read about the upgrade to 1903 and most of the information I did not understand, Is it best if I let it alone and just use 1803, WMC is running just great and I would rather not have any...

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I think I will also do the same thing, if it's not broke why fix it If you want a set it and forget it way to prevent Win10 from automatically applying updates, you might consider this post.

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Last post by StinkyImp
Sun Oct 27, 2019 4:44 pm
ModernMedia UI+: Supplemental Information Path

Last post by Paint « Mon Oct 21, 2019 10:15 pm
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by Paint » Mon Oct 21, 2019 5:04 pm

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For ModernMedia UI+, if my EPG123 installation is at c:\EPG123\ and the files are outputted to c:\EPG123\Output, which of these paths should be entered into the Load Supplemental Program Data from EPG123

Thank you!

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thanks

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Last post by Paint
Mon Oct 21, 2019 10:15 pm
Silverstone case, IR receiver not recognized in Win10

Last post by jachin99 « Mon Oct 21, 2019 2:01 pm
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by ScAtMaN » Fri Oct 18, 2019 4:24 pm

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Hi there.
I have an older HTPC case from Silverstone that has a built in IR receiver and touchscreen. Here it is:
IMG_20191018_111732.jpg

The IR sensor built in to the Silverstone case I am sure used to come up as a 'Microsoft eHome Infrared Transceiver' under win7/8.

Under win10 I see no...

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I don't think the old ehome drivers are compatible with Windows 10, and the imon software is only going to get your second screen working but I do have something you can try, and a newer copy of IMon if you want it. I had to setup ehome drivers in windows 10 a while back, so that I could use...

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Last post by jachin99
Mon Oct 21, 2019 2:01 pm
Trial expiration message and recognizing tuners

Last post by twegner « Sat Oct 19, 2019 1:15 am
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by twegner » Fri Oct 18, 2019 9:30 pm

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I had WMC installation working on Windows 10 1511 (just been sitting there on an SSD for a long time, I generally use Windows 7), and I decided to try upgrading in to 1903 using technodevotee's files. Perhaps something was missing in my backup/restore procedure, but clearly I have a registry error....

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Zounds! Running replace_dlls.cmd fixed both problems! Now methinks (after making an image backup) I will install epg123.

Thanks technodevotee, you are the greatest!

(later) I now have epg123 running with WMC on Windows 10 1903. :D

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Last post by twegner
Sat Oct 19, 2019 1:15 am
Folder Not Listed in Media Libraries Showing Up in 8.8.4

Last post by Barry James « Wed Oct 09, 2019 5:26 pm
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by Barry James » Thu Oct 03, 2019 10:44 pm

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Installed WMC 8.8.4 on new installation of Win 10 Pro 1903. Without adding any media libraries to WMC, my external D:\ drive shows up as a folder in Pictures & in Videos. I went to Windows Media Player and removed the D:\ drive from there. But that didn't fix the problem. Checked all WMC>Settings...

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YAHOO!!!!!! Disabling under Device Manager>Portable Devices worked for me!!!

S U P E R T H A N K S ! ! ! :D

Barry James

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Last post by Barry James
Wed Oct 09, 2019 5:26 pm
Windows Media Center Live TV pixelating and sputters

Last post by technodevotee « Fri Oct 04, 2019 9:06 pm
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by garyh140 » Tue Jul 02, 2019 2:30 pm

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I just installed windows media center on Windows 10 Home 1903 per @technodevotee 's post on 6/14/2019. I put it on a laptop with 2.1GHz Core i3-5010U processor with 4GB of RAM and a 500GB, 5,400-rpm hard drive. I am using a 2 tuner HDhomerun tuner.

When I use the HDhomerun app to watch tv it runs...

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I assume that the TV displays in a different resolution to the laptop?

If so, my guess would be that the problem is that WMC can't handle the change of resolution caused when windows detects the TV turn off and switches back to the laptop display.

I'm not sure there's any way around that.

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Last post by technodevotee
Fri Oct 04, 2019 9:06 pm
WMC 8.8.4 for win 10 1903 released

Last post by KarterJK « Fri Sep 20, 2019 6:40 am
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by jachin99 » Sun Jul 28, 2019 5:58 pm
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A new version of WMC 10 has been released by Kevin chalet. This is the announcement on mdl.

Here's the download link for 8.8.4:
Please let me know if you find any bug/regression.

Changelog:

The package now embeds a local copy of CPFilters.dll (extracted from Windows 10 1809) and a custom...

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Well this/these posts explain a lot to me why my HDHomeRun Prime doesn't function.

It was noted that the last version of Windows 10 that worked was 1511, which sounds about right, I could use WMC up until then. As suspected I don't believe Windows 10 and WMC will ever co-exist for DRM use. So I...
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Last post by KarterJK
Fri Sep 20, 2019 6:40 am
Manually Add QAM Channel

Last post by MrOctober77 « Wed Sep 18, 2019 6:00 pm

by MrOctober77 » Wed Sep 18, 2019 6:00 pm

I want to add a qam channel, but I need to find the actual channel number, not the virtual channel. YouTube has a couple old videos with a link on SiliconDust that has the channels, but they only have them for Antenna's now, not qam.

How do I find the channel number for a local station/

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Last post by MrOctober77
Wed Sep 18, 2019 6:00 pm
Options for WMC w/ Ceton Ethernet tuner after Win7 EOL

Last post by jachin99 « Mon Sep 16, 2019 1:32 am
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by Phoil » Wed Sep 11, 2019 6:12 pm

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Hi,

Long-time WMC and EPG123 user here, first time back to GreenButton in a while (many thanks to Holidayboy for helping me re-establish my account).

Anyway, I've been on CableCard tuners for about a decade, now using a Ceton InfiniTV 6 ETH (network CC tuner) with multiple Win7 boxes, and I'm...

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Can you be more specific about these other things? There are probably ways to protect your PC in this situations also. I'll use the web browser as an example. There are plenty of browsers that will continue to get security updates that are compatible with win 7

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Last post by jachin99
Mon Sep 16, 2019 1:32 am
Windows cannot open this program... restriction policy

Last post by 1ST1 « Wed Sep 11, 2019 5:22 am
Replies: 6
by French_lolo » Sat Jan 06, 2018 3:45 pm

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Hello,
After installed WMC10 on W10-64, when launching first, I have message box : Windows cannot open this program because it has been prevented by a software restriction policy. For more information, cotact your system administrator .
I found some information to change something in the registry....

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Do you know what Software Restriction Policy is? If not, I'll explain and give tipps later.

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Last post by 1ST1
Wed Sep 11, 2019 5:22 am
Database problem in 8.8.4?

Last post by Shark007 « Fri Aug 30, 2019 9:07 pm
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by 1ST1 » Fri Aug 23, 2019 10:41 pm

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Hello, I have discovered a thing which I only can describe as a database problem. I use WMC since very log time, I think since Vista, I think I even did first experiments with it with the XP MCE edition, but there it still was not usefull for me as it did not have DVB-S card support. So I have...

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go to C:\users\YOURUSERNAME\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Media Player
delete all *.wmdb files
open Windows Media Player - allow the Library to rebuild itself.
Then open Media Center

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Last post by Shark007
Fri Aug 30, 2019 9:07 pm
WMC does not find recording matches by EPG

Last post by 1ST1 « Tue Aug 20, 2019 10:03 pm
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by 1ST1 » Mon Aug 19, 2019 6:14 pm

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Hello, I have a problem with WMC 884 on 1903. I think I had the same problem previously for another reinstall after Win 10 upgrade. As far as I remembver I had to do some commands to reset something. But I don't remember anymore what.

The problem is that I have added some recording jobs by using...

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I fixed that, I found an old thread from myself.

But now different problem.

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Last post by 1ST1
Tue Aug 20, 2019 10:03 pm
Do Ceton ETH Tuners Work with Win 10?

Last post by cwinfield « Sat Aug 17, 2019 2:01 pm
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by mldenison » Tue Aug 13, 2019 9:32 pm

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I just installed WMC in Win 10 x64 with no problems.

I'm using ETH tuners with my main HTPC machine.

I'd like to get it running on this PC.

The Win 7 drivers would not install - there's a check for Win 7 SP1.

The Win 8 Beta drivers installed but Ceton's diagnostic says they're not installed in...

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No, Ceton ETH will not work in windows 10, there are several reasons for this including cetons drivers and playready, wmdrm among others which make the tuners undetectable. You could install a VM with windows 7 but even then you can only use for extenders.

Not necessarily, I use my computer...

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Last post by cwinfield
Sat Aug 17, 2019 2:01 pm
Thumbnail pictures in Recorded TV listings

Last post by technodevotee « Mon Jul 22, 2019 9:26 am
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by garyh140 » Sun Jul 21, 2019 7:56 pm

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in windows 7 there was a thumb nail picture sample with each recorded tv listing. all I am seeing in the windows 10 version is the name of the program where that thumbnail would be. is this by design or is there something I need to set to make that work?

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or this:

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Last post by technodevotee
Mon Jul 22, 2019 9:26 am
WMC has corrected a problem with your recording data

Last post by technodevotee « Tue Jul 09, 2019 2:50 pm

by technodevotee » Tue Jul 09, 2019 2:50 pm

I’m sure that a lot of people have had this happen:
WMC reports Windows Media Center has corrected a problem with your recording data and will download the Guide again. You should review your recordings to verify they are still scheduled correctly.

It then rebuilds the database and you get no...

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Last post by technodevotee
Tue Jul 09, 2019 2:50 pm
Emby App for WMC 8.8.3?

Last post by scott750 « Sun Jul 07, 2019 7:37 pm

by scott750 » Sun Jul 07, 2019 7:37 pm

When my PC was running Win7, the Emby app within WMC worked really well to stream movies from my server PC. Now that I've upgraded to Win 10 1903 and running WMC 8.8.3, I'm wondering if anyone has any experience if this app works with 8.8.3? Since officially WMC isn't made for Win 10, I wanted ask...

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Last post by scott750
Sun Jul 07, 2019 7:37 pm
WMC 8.8.3 for Win 10

Last post by scott750 « Sat Jul 06, 2019 10:45 am
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by jachin99 » Thu Apr 18, 2019 2:10 am
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I know this was mentioned elsewhere but I still see older versions brought up in this forum, and the thread over at MDL is a lot for someone to dive into all at once so here it is. Kevin Chalet has created an updated installer package for WMC on windows 10. Stinkyimp also brought this up in Win 8...

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Update: I ended up clean reinstalling 1809 and re-installed WMC 8.8.3. I replaced the 3 dll files and WMC worked perfectly. Since I wanted to run 1903, I uninstalled WMC, updated to 1903, then reinstalled WMC and replaced the 3 dlls again. And again WMC worked flawlessly. Something about upgrading...
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Last post by scott750
Sat Jul 06, 2019 10:45 am
Windows media center setup no tuners found

Last post by scott750 « Sat Jul 06, 2019 3:38 am
Replies: 31
by Pacmania » Wed Mar 21, 2018 1:11 am
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Hi, I just transitioned from Windows 7 to Windows 10 16299.309 build. I was able to download the Digital cable advisor which I have to download from a web link the fact that the Extras is empty to begin with. I tried to run the Play Ready under the task menu but it's giving an error message. On the...

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Update: I ended up doing a clean reinstall of 1809 and my tuners were recognized by WMC 8.8.3. Not sure what program or setting was blocking this. Glad to be up and running with WMC again!
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Last post by scott750
Sat Jul 06, 2019 3:38 am
WMC on Win10 - "Tuner Conflict"

Last post by barryseymour « Wed Jul 03, 2019 2:41 am
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by barryseymour » Wed Jul 03, 2019 12:56 am

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I want to upgrade my Win7 HTPC to Win10 but keep WMC.

Experimenting, I installed the WMC for Win10 on my Win10 PC with no problems. I attached my Hauppage WinTV Dual HD USB adapter, connected to an antenna. (This device works on my Win7 installation.) Installed drivers for the Hauppage and...

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Never mind! Replace_DLLs.cmd (included with the installer) fixed it. I have it running on Windows 10! So jazzed!

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Last post by barryseymour
Wed Jul 03, 2019 2:41 am
Windows 10 Media Center with Webtv

Last post by technodevotee « Sun Jun 30, 2019 12:35 pm
Replies: 2
by bbarnard01 » Sat Jun 29, 2019 9:52 pm

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For a long time I used WMC with my Quad WebTV device - it worked great. When I upgraded Windows to the 1903 update it stopped working. WMC just says that it can't find any device. The WinTV works fine.
Has anyone been able to use WMC with the Quad WebTV device. If yes, what version of WMC are you...

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For a long time I used WMC with my Quad WebTV device - it worked great. When I upgraded Windows to the 1903 update it stopped working. WMC just says that it can't find any device. The WinTV works fine.
Has anyone been able to use WMC with the Quad WebTV device. If yes, what version of WMC are you...

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Last post by technodevotee
Sun Jun 30, 2019 12:35 pm
Guide won't load

Last post by technodevotee « Wed Jun 19, 2019 4:41 pm
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by Pmorris1 » Thu Aug 30, 2018 5:32 pm

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I just installed WMC to my new windows 10 desktop computer. Everything went fine. I ran the channel search on my over the air antenna an came up with 25 channels. When I try to run the guide it says no internet connection. I have xfinity high speed internet. I have the new WinTV tuner with 4...

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Have a look in event viewer and see whet errors Windows Media Center is reporting.

It might help to narrow down what is causing the problem.

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Last post by technodevotee
Wed Jun 19, 2019 4:41 pm
WMC - Win10-32bit

Last post by technodevotee « Wed Jun 19, 2019 11:16 am
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by aeblank » Sat Jul 22, 2017 8:58 pm

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Howdy,

My Win10 machine updated and broke WMC. It's a Lenovo stick 300.
I caught up on WMC/Win10 and found 8.8.1. Looked promising (I don't need tuners).

Well, it's only for 64 bit. The stick 300 seems to be *not* a good idea to update to 64 bit.

So, what do I do now? What is the latest version...

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Since my last post, I've created a 32 bit installer for WMC-V13.

Details are here:

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Last post by technodevotee
Wed Jun 19, 2019 11:16 am
WMC Replacement for Windows 10

Last post by mldenison « Tue Jun 18, 2019 2:43 pm
Replies: 3
by mldenison » Tue Jun 18, 2019 11:25 am

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I'm going to have to move to Windows 10 soon. To get the latest USB 3.1 ports requires a motherboard that only runs Windows 10 since the USB drivers are not available for Windows 7.

This means I've started looking for a WMC replacement that'll run under Windows 10.

I've found this:

Does anyone...

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Thanks! I'm on the way...

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Last post by mldenison
Tue Jun 18, 2019 2:43 pm
Not Getting all Available Channels

Last post by MrOctober77 « Fri Jun 14, 2019 6:59 pm
Replies: 2
by MrOctober77 » Fri Jun 14, 2019 4:02 pm

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Have v8.8.3 installed, using Hauppauge 1600 with Fios QAM channels. I'm only getting 23 channels, in WinTV8, I get more than double that.

Have Windows 10 1803

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Yes, still just gets the 23.

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Last post by MrOctober77
Fri Jun 14, 2019 6:59 pm
Announcing WMC 8.8.2

Last post by scott750 « Fri Jun 07, 2019 4:45 pm
Replies: 28
by lachape_one » Sun Oct 07, 2018 4:32 pm
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Bonjour !

CTRL+C-CTRL-V from MDL :)

The french team of windowsmediacenter.fr is happy to announce a new installer including automatically necessary dll, so this way, you won't no need to get them manually anymore while installing WMC. The installer is based on T-S's 8.8.1 so we called it 8.8.2...

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Thank you for the posting the shortcut info. I'll give that a shot first before upgrading to 8.8.3.
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Last post by scott750
Fri Jun 07, 2019 4:45 pm
Paths for WMC 10 in the windows registry

Last post by technodevotee « Thu May 30, 2019 10:54 pm
Replies: 14
by jachin99 » Sat May 11, 2019 6:56 pm

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One user on MDL said he was able to fix audio problems by placing the ehshell path under the proper registry key. Technodevotee began pointing out this fix in post 9229 on page 462 of the WMC 10 forum post.

In post 9243 on page 463, the same user also states he didn't experience any fullscreen...

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I've just done an upgrade from 1809 to 1903 RTM on one of my testbed PCs that was running my custom version of WMC v12.

Windows left windows\ehome and programdata\Microsoft\ehome alone but removed most of the WMC registry entries.

I restored the registry backup made beforehand with...

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Last post by technodevotee
Thu May 30, 2019 10:54 pm
WMC will not display live TV or Play .wtv files

Last post by AZDoug « Sat May 25, 2019 1:25 am
Replies: 8
by AZDoug » Tue Apr 23, 2019 3:51 pm

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I recently installed WMC using the recent V8.8.3 installer. At first glance things seem OK, but I didn't get much beyond TV, and live TV or previously recorded .WTV files will not display. WMC crashes when trying to display either. The tuner seems to be OK otherwise; signal strength is OK and a...

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An update I installed today (probably one of the cumulative updates for V1903) replaced the CPFilter dll in both of my W10 machines with WMC. It killed playback of live TV in both machines. Replacing it as discussed in this thread fixed the live TV playback problem. That was the first and only...

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Last post by AZDoug
Sat May 25, 2019 1:25 am
How to search the guide?

Last post by garyan2 « Fri May 24, 2019 1:59 am
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by bbarnard01 » Thu May 23, 2019 11:25 pm

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My Windows 7 died so I moved to a Windows 10 PC and installed the new WMC. Everything works great except when I try to search for a program on the guide it tells me that it can't find it. Yesterday it said the index might not be organized yet. The guide has 12 days on it and when I search for...

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Windows 10 has a habit of turning off Indexing (Windows Search). Search for 'Indexing Options' and turn it back on... make sure Windows Media Center is included in the locations. Click the 'Advanced' button and then the 'Rebuild' (I think) button to build and reindex.

It may take some time, but...

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Last post by garyan2
Fri May 24, 2019 1:59 am
Tuner for WMC10?

Last post by dojo « Mon May 20, 2019 7:07 pm

by dojo » Mon May 20, 2019 7:07 pm

My Hauppaugle wint tb have 950 Q tuner will not work on my computer

any suggestions on a timer for computer so I can attach tv aerial to end and install tuner for Microsoft Media Center

Thanks

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Last post by dojo
Mon May 20, 2019 7:07 pm
WMC 8.8.3 Crashes when some albums are in Music library

Last post by AZDoug « Mon May 20, 2019 3:00 pm
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by AZDoug » Fri May 10, 2019 5:06 pm

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I have WMC 8.8.3 installed in Win10 V1904 (prerelease).

Everything seems to work well, including live TV and recording from a USB tuner. I have two computers with it installed and both work well for TV.
On my PC, I started using MUSIC by adding a directory with a small number of album folders to...

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SUMMARY OF THC CONCLUSIONS OF THIS THREAD AND THINGS I LEARNED
Without wasting words, I concluded, for my use, WMC was just flakey to try to find a problem for its sensitivity to crash when adding old albums to the library, which may contain several innocent things that cause WMC to crash, but not...

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Last post by AZDoug
Mon May 20, 2019 3:00 pm
Media Center Installation Guide in Win 10

Last post by Scallica « Fri May 17, 2019 5:47 pm
Replies: 1
by Russionleo » Fri May 17, 2019 1:03 pm

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Hi Friends,

How can I install WMC in Win 10. Is there any detailed guide on doing the same? Please do let me know.

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Yes, there are numerous threads/posts on how to do so. Search.

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Last post by Scallica
Fri May 17, 2019 5:47 pm
Media Center SDK on Github

Last post by jachin99 « Fri Apr 26, 2019 12:14 am
Replies: 1
by Venom51 » Thu Apr 25, 2019 2:36 pm

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Maybe those smarter than me can put this to use to keep us limping along for a bit.

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He is still updating it but I think it's for nostalgia. If you read Ian Dixon's announcement about it on Twitter you can see there is still interested in WMC. A user on this forum over the past year or so casted a lot of doubt on past telemetry claims and low usage. The Twitter conversation only...

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Last post by jachin99
Fri Apr 26, 2019 12:14 am
Windows 10 won't start up after installing WMC

Last post by hk2000 « Wed Apr 17, 2019 8:41 pm
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by hk2000 » Mon Mar 25, 2019 11:18 am

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Any one having an issue where the computer wont start after installing WMC? The thing is, when I install it, I don't see any issues, it even launches from the accessories folder ( It never shows up in the startup as anew app, though). I've done this twice so far, and both times, the laptop wont...

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I found out the issue is only with windows 10 version 1809. I was able to resolve by reverting to 1803 then reinstalling WMC 8.8.2, and that worked fine (except for the cablecard tuners not being detected, but I'm not aware of any fix for that).

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Last post by hk2000
Wed Apr 17, 2019 8:41 pm
Has installing WMC on Win 10 become very difficult ?

Last post by technodevotee « Sat Apr 13, 2019 5:19 am
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by hdtvjeff » Sat Mar 30, 2019 4:32 pm

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I successfully have WMC running on 2 Win 10 LTSB boxes

I tried doing a complete reformat and reinstallation on both only to find DCA (Digital cable advisor) would not run during install.

I had to manually install DCA before running WMC setup.

I never had to do this before, NEVER.

Does anyone...

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I think Microsoft has made their intensions pretty clear that they don't want to support WMC in any sort of fashion. It has been doomed since they tried to remove it on windows 8 with the idea that you would buy crap from their stores not record them for your own, made it a PITA to install on W8,...

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Last post by technodevotee
Sat Apr 13, 2019 5:19 am
Windows 10 KB4490481 Update BSOD is due to WMC 8.8.2

Last post by James62370 « Tue Apr 09, 2019 7:38 pm
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by tdarlington3 » Sun Apr 07, 2019 6:55 pm

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Recent Windows KB4490481 update causes PC's with WMC 8.8.2 installed to BSOD.
Must be restored from backup - does not even make it past the 30% install point.
Verified it is due to WMC 8.8.2 by uninstalling WMC 8.8.2 and successfully installing KB4490481.
A post on another web site indicates trying...

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For those interested... Cumulative Update KB4493509 Windows 10 v1809 Build 17763.437 - April 9, 2019 worked fine for me without making the above registry changes. Also, my Media Center remained intact, though I did download 8.8.2 just in case.

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Last post by James62370
Tue Apr 09, 2019 7:38 pm
Is there a problem now with WMC Guide Data?

Last post by mwpeterson « Sat Apr 06, 2019 12:17 am
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by hdtvjeff » Wed Apr 03, 2019 8:46 pm

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Hi..

On my 2 WMC win 10 boxes, the latest TV guide data cannot be downloaded or it says it has but nothing is populated.

Is anyone else having this issue?

Thank You !

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No, it just updated today. I have data through the afternoon of 4/18.

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Last post by mwpeterson
Sat Apr 06, 2019 12:17 am
Copy protection

Last post by Sammy2 « Wed Apr 03, 2019 9:37 pm
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by unclebun » Fri Mar 29, 2019 12:20 am

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I have been trying to figure out which channels I receive might be copy protected, but am getting nowhere with the cable company. Is there any easy way to tell with the files I have been recording with Win7 WMC? For example, we have everything going to a Home Server, and every computer on our...

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Where are you?

What provider (or did I miss that? )

Sent from my SM-G960U1 using Tapatalk

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Last post by Sammy2
Wed Apr 03, 2019 9:37 pm
WMC Freezes when full screen

Last post by aquadextrous « Thu Mar 28, 2019 12:48 pm
Replies: 11
by swb108 » Sun Dec 23, 2018 1:24 am

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A week ago I purchase an Intel NUC i5 8th gen with Iris plus graphics 655. Initially got WMC working using the 8.8.2 installer except for a couple of problems with the music library and full screen freezing. Got over the full screen freezing by disabling full screen optimisations on EHSHELL.EXE. So...

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I recently decided to give W10 1809 another go - found that the usual stuff: disabling full screen optimisations, reinstating msvidctl and encdec, turning off game focus assist etc still left WMC freezing, then saw some people had just copied the ehome directory to another location. I did this and...

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Last post by aquadextrous
Thu Mar 28, 2019 12:48 pm
WMC won't install on Windows 10 1809

Last post by McGary « Mon Mar 25, 2019 8:25 am
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by Kusaywa » Sun Oct 21, 2018 7:40 pm

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Tried installing WMC 64bit 6.3.9600.16384 v12 onto Windows 10 1809 and get the following error.
The specified package is not applicable to this image
Are the days of WMC on Windows 10 finally dead?
Or at least from this version on...

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Note that v1903 is coming out in just a few weeks … this will probably create even more Win10 issues !!

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Last post by McGary
Mon Mar 25, 2019 8:25 am
Can't reinstall WMC in Windows 10 DISM error?

Last post by McGary « Mon Mar 25, 2019 8:22 am
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by mikecandu » Sun Mar 03, 2019 2:22 am

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Hi,

I installed WMC on a windows 10 PC and it worked for a while. I was going to set up a couple extenders tonight and I noticed WMC had disappeared, or at least the EXE file wasn't working.

I tried to reinstall and ran into this error:

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Hopefully that link will work. Something like the...

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Did you get this resolved? I noticed you're using v1809 => does anyone have WMC working with this release?

… note that just to complicate matters even more v1903 is only a few weeks away !!

I think the best approach for WMC is to simply keep your WMC machine on Windows 7 :-)

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Last post by McGary
Mon Mar 25, 2019 8:22 am
WMC grouping same name music albums together even though different artist

Last post by jachin99 « Sun Mar 24, 2019 4:56 pm
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by Kusaywa » Sun Mar 24, 2019 10:32 am

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Windows Media Player catalogs my flac music files correctly. However, Windows Media Center, even though they seem cataloged correctly, they are not. Say you have 2 albums, James Brown - Greatest Hits and Chicago - Greatest Hits, they are cataloged separately but when you try to play them, songs...

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I would check the tags for your music files. Wmp might be seeing contributing artists or something similar and grouping them together.

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Last post by jachin99
Sun Mar 24, 2019 4:56 pm
Windows 10 v1803 WMC was removed

Last post by jachin99 « Thu Mar 21, 2019 1:16 pm
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by wilspin1 » Tue Mar 19, 2019 5:53 pm

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So I want to keep using WMC into the future. It Seems not a good plan however. I installed it on 2 separate test machines and in both cases the .exe and .dll files in root of ehome some how are gone and WMC does not work. I have reinstalled on one machine and its working again. I suspect if I...

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I'm not sure if this is exactly what Gary is talking about but I found this on the MDL thread about the patch in post 9093. They don't mention anything about it surviving updates but it shows the same concept.

Ok found the solution:
* Crudely copy the entire C:\Windows\ehome folder to C:\Program...

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Last post by jachin99
Thu Mar 21, 2019 1:16 pm
A New Project for Modern WMC Development

Last post by theGBGuy « Sun Mar 10, 2019 12:36 pm
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by W10MC » Sat Nov 11, 2017 4:00 am
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Windows 10 Media Center Community is a long-awaited revival effort for Windows Media Center. The project aims to provide new solutions for experiencing modern entertainment on Windows through the development of applications and integrated add-ons for WMC. Features including 4K video playback,...

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Does anyone know how to make a ceton 6 eth TV tuner work with Win10 MC?

I just loaded Win10 x64 1809 on my duel boot system and wanted to install WMC for Win10, I installed ver 8.8.1 x64_TS and it starts fine, but I can't install the ceton app needed to talk to the ceton 6 eth box...

I was able...
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Last post by theGBGuy
Sun Mar 10, 2019 12:36 pm
Live TV M3U

Last post by mypanasonic « Wed Mar 06, 2019 11:38 pm
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by Dhop84 » Mon Mar 19, 2018 2:53 pm

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Hi I'm a new user to WMC, I've just installed onto my windows 10 HTPC and want to set up live TV from IPTV I have a m3u file, could anyone help me set it up please

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you need to buy dvblink iptv addon and setup it's virtual tuners in WMC.
not sure if it will work in windows 10. You can download the trails free for 20 days demo (dvblink server 6.0,iptv addon 6.00)

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Last post by mypanasonic
Wed Mar 06, 2019 11:38 pm
New installation Windows 10 with WMC 8.8.2 and DVBLink server: Live TV won't work

Last post by aquadextrous « Thu Feb 21, 2019 10:51 pm
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by slini » Wed Feb 20, 2019 9:37 am

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Hi all,

I need some advise. I freshly installed Windows 10, DVBLink Server 6.0 with Hauppauge HVR-5500 TV Cards and Live TV won't work.
I also installed Shark007 Codec Pack because i thougt it was a codec issue, but this doesn't help. The setup in WMC worked normally as before in Windows 7, all...

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But also.... i should have read the thread title properly!!!

if you’ve used the version of 10 WMC with all the DLLs fixed (the .2 version) then DVBLink does NOT work - you will have to use the .1 original version and do the dll files manually. The link in my post above will come in handy for the...

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Last post by aquadextrous
Thu Feb 21, 2019 10:51 pm
WMC with latest Windows 10 update 1709

Last post by PlayThatMusic « Sat Feb 09, 2019 7:47 pm
Replies: 46
by phanrahan » Thu Dec 14, 2017 11:06 pm
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Hi
Usual question on this forum, Windows was recently updated on the 12th Dec and WMC does not work now. I tried reinstall V12, the version that is on this link:

On startup the ehome is crashing with a kernel fault reported in the event viewer.
It seems I now have V1709 of windows also.

Is...

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Actually found the solution, you were close but this is the full solution:

* Crudely copy the entire C:\Windows\ehome folder to C:\Program Files\ehome , enable the Disable full screen optimization flag on C:\Program Files\ehome\ehshell.exe , and finally make sure that the desktop start shortcut...
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Last post by PlayThatMusic
Sat Feb 09, 2019 7:47 pm
WMC in VM

Last post by SpencerC « Wed Feb 06, 2019 12:49 am
Replies: 4
by choliscott » Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:30 pm

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I'm currently running Win7 with a Ceton 6 tuner pci configured with WMC.

What I'm looking to do is move to W10 and possibly use W7/WMC in a VM on the same box. The tuner is a Ceton infinitv PCI.

I've read some other threads that people were able to run WMC in a virtual machine, but it looks like...

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I got it running on a Win 7 VM running on Win10. Here are the steps I had to go thru to get it up and running. With that said, I have a HDHomeRun Prime which is a network tuner. But I'd suspect since the VM is running Win7 all you would need to do is install the drivers?

According to this person...

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Last post by SpencerC
Wed Feb 06, 2019 12:49 am
Wireless computer to tv

Last post by dojo « Wed Jan 30, 2019 12:00 am

by dojo » Wed Jan 30, 2019 12:00 am

I am trying to go wireless without the cables etc, I have Media Center all set up, but my computer does not support Miracast, if i get Actiontec Screenbeam Usb Transmitter 2 will that allow the computer without miracast to transmit to the tv with Actiontec mini receiver? The receiver works with the...

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Last post by dojo
Wed Jan 30, 2019 12:00 am
MyMoviesBrowser

Last post by Pauven « Wed Jan 23, 2019 3:50 pm
Replies: 16
by jachin99 » Tue May 15, 2018 1:37 am

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Throughout all of the plugins I have looked at since using WMC, MyMovies stood out as something that had a lot of really cool features (inlcuding disc changer support!!) but since WMC hasn't been included in Win 10, MyMovies has been abandoned. There is an offshoot of MyMovies that is being...

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I certainly appreciate all the feedback, and all the great info.

What I find interesting about the SiliconDust HDHomerun is that the physical box does all the recording. Whether you use their app, or a different GUI that talks to the device via the API, the box still does the recording. So even if...

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Last post by Pauven
Wed Jan 23, 2019 3:50 pm
Need suggestions: NextPVR/Kodi, how to include Netflix/Prime Video/etc?

Last post by Ark :D « Sun Dec 30, 2018 7:21 pm

by Ark :D » Sun Dec 30, 2018 7:21 pm

Hello all,

I've been running a media center server/satellite HTPC setup for many years now, basically ever since the original Ceton 4-tuner CableCard tuner came out. I'm currently running a pair of HDHomeRun CableCard tuners with my cable provider, on a server machine that runs NextPVR and Kodi....

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Last post by Ark :D
Sun Dec 30, 2018 7:21 pm
BBC HD stopped working

Last post by technodevotee « Sat Dec 22, 2018 8:02 am

by technodevotee » Sat Dec 22, 2018 8:02 am

I have two Hauppauge WinTV Nova-HD S2 cards in my Living Room PC and I receive TV from three satellites on them using a dish with multiple LNBs.

I went away for a few days in November and when I returned, nothing had recorded on any of the BBC HD channels. Despite trying everything I could think...

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Last post by technodevotee
Sat Dec 22, 2018 8:02 am
Project wirelessly from computer to TV?

Last post by dojo « Wed Dec 12, 2018 5:31 am

by dojo » Wed Dec 12, 2018 5:31 am

I want to wirelessly project shows from tower that does not support Miracast to tv?

On my tower computer , notifications at the bottom right hand corner, when I hit connect it says YOUR PC OR MOBILE DEVICE DOES'T SUPPORT MIRACAST SO IT CAN''T PROJECT WIRELESSLY

I TRIED GOOGLE CHROME CAST, did...

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Last post by dojo
Wed Dec 12, 2018 5:31 am
Installing WMC in version 1803

Last post by jazz_dude « Sat Oct 13, 2018 12:22 pm
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by dojo » Sat Oct 13, 2018 3:32 am

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how hard is it to load WMC in windows 1803

I tried last March and messed up my new lap top and had to system restore,,,,,,,,,,I would like to try again,, I have WMC on my old tower, great no problem now I would like it on the new lap top without ruining lap top

thanks ,, Old John

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I use Macrium Reflect (free) for weekly backups. I've had a few screw-ups with WMC installs on 10, but with Macrium your system's back to pre-install in about 20 mins. I have WMC on 2 1803 towers with HD tuner cards, but I've no experience with laptops.

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Last post by jazz_dude
Sat Oct 13, 2018 12:22 pm
WMC extender for Win10?

Last post by SpencerC « Thu Oct 11, 2018 4:21 am
Replies: 2
by SpencerC » Thu Oct 11, 2018 4:09 am

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I have a Win7 VM running WMC on my Win10 PC. Is there an extender I can install on Win10 to connect to my Win7 VM running WMC?

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ok that is what I thought. Thanks.

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Last post by SpencerC
Thu Oct 11, 2018 4:21 am
Win7 VM on Win10 machine

Last post by SpencerC « Thu Oct 04, 2018 4:21 pm
Replies: 7
by SpencerC » Sat Sep 22, 2018 9:13 pm

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Hello All,

I've built a Win7 VM using VMWare workstation 12 player. WMC is up and running for live tv. My problem is when I go full screen with WMC it just goes to a black screen. No sound, no video. I have to alt-tab and take it out of full screen mode to get video/audio back. Any ideas?

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Thanks!! I will check it out!

Installing multiple monitors did fix my issue when going full screen. I did notice that the audio isn't sync'd properly. It is very slightly off. You see the lips moving when someone is talking but the audio is slightly behind. Any ideas?

Sometimes having a lot of...

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Last post by SpencerC
Thu Oct 04, 2018 4:21 pm
Experiences with Win 10 Build 1809?

Last post by jazz_dude « Tue Oct 02, 2018 11:24 am
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by 1ST1 » Sun Sep 30, 2018 5:39 pm

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Hello, 1809 is not officially avalaible yet, but it is already possible to create the ISOs using Win 10 Media Creation tool. Have you already experiences with it, regarding WMC?

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I'm in the UK and receive T2 Freeview SD + HD on WMC using TBS 6205 quad HD tuner (pci-e) on Windows 10 Pro x64. Yesterday I upgraded one PC to 1809, and the first thing I noticed was that the Windows eHome folder was still present (usually gets erased IIRC). However, when I started WMC I got an...

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Last post by jazz_dude
Tue Oct 02, 2018 11:24 am
Windows 10 1803 Spring Creators Update, game over?

Last post by mmortal03 « Tue Sep 18, 2018 9:35 pm
Replies: 82
by lachape_one » Tue Mar 27, 2018 4:39 am
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Actually testing Windows 10 Spring Creators Update insiders and seems like the end is near for WMC's adventure on Windows 10. Shared the issue on my blog (in french) confirmed with both 17127 and 17128.1 pre RTM releases:

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Sichbopvr is perfect, and the support is great - I asked Simon to add a feature to deal with getting EPG from a different channel and it was done in no time and works perfectly. Way easier to use that any other WMC replacement. Stop trying to get WMC working on Windows 10 - its like trying to...
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Last post by mmortal03
Tue Sep 18, 2018 9:35 pm
WMC Speaker setup goes straight to troubleshooting build 1511

Last post by jachin99 « Fri Sep 14, 2018 9:12 pm

by jachin99 » Fri Sep 14, 2018 9:12 pm

I have WMC setup for the most part but I am running into one problem. I can't complete my speaker setup, and I don't get 5 channel surround from live TV or bitstreaming from MKVs like I normally do. I have windows set to stereo, and when I try to setup my speakers in WMC, I get a message saying...

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Last post by jachin99
Fri Sep 14, 2018 9:12 pm
Win10 - Successful full reinstall with step-by-step guide

Last post by jachin99 « Wed Sep 12, 2018 2:11 am
Replies: 4
by ryosaeba » Fri Aug 17, 2018 1:36 pm

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We require a step-by-step guide to be stickied for a full reinstall of Win Media Center running on OS Windows 10.0.17134

If you have it, or can link or point to it I don't mind making a how-to-guide. As of now, upon browsing this forum, I see no such links.

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If your using a cablecard tuner then you will most likely want to go with build 1511. I tried four different versions of windows 10 and this one might be the winner in terms of WMC friendliness. I can't promise the store will completely work though as I haven't been successful at downloading all of...

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Last post by jachin99
Wed Sep 12, 2018 2:11 am
W10WMC Fullscreen is blacked out

Last post by jachin99 « Tue Sep 11, 2018 6:41 pm
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by jachin99 » Tue Sep 11, 2018 3:36 am

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I had this problem on my last iteration of my WMC10 attempts using build 1803. This time I am on Enterprise Eval 1507 LTSB via VMWare. When I attempt to run WMC fullscreen it presents me with a black window but I can still hear the beep from navigating through the start menu on my keyboard....

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The problem I am running into on this VM (Which is now 1609 LTSB) is that where it says, Disable Fullscreen Optimizations or something to that effect on build 1803 (non VM) it says disable display scaling on high DPI settings (On my VM build 1609). I'm not sure if this Is due to VMWare tools being...

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Last post by jachin99
Tue Sep 11, 2018 6:41 pm
WMC seems to recognize my primes on 1803

Last post by jachin99 « Mon Sep 10, 2018 11:34 am
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by jachin99 » Sun Sep 09, 2018 6:47 pm

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I might have made some progress getting WMC to recognize tuners on the latest build of WIndows 10. Without reading through every page on the MDL thread I can't be sure but here is a screenshot. WMC still shows a setup TV tile on the start menu but I think if I were to somehow just tell WMC to show...

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I think DVB link worked on 1709 from what I have read, I am unfamiliar with this software and have never tested it. The install instructions from MDL are here dvb link can be had here

Nah it's broke

That solves it, and saves me a whole lot of time so thanks. :thumbup:

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Last post by jachin99
Mon Sep 10, 2018 11:34 am
Live TV Pause (Rewind) FFW Locking

Last post by technodevotee « Tue Aug 21, 2018 1:53 pm
Replies: 1
by blocka » Sun Jul 29, 2018 8:53 am

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Hi - I've got an issue with my WMC on Win 10 where while watching live TV if I rewind or pause, the video and audio stop and I cannot FFW back to live, i have to hit stop and then start watching that channel again. If I record the live TV stream while watching, I can pause / rewind and then full...

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did you make any progress with this?

I have similar issues sometimes while watching anything but it seems worse in catch-up mode.

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Last post by technodevotee
Tue Aug 21, 2018 1:53 pm
Cable channels without OCUR discovery? Lets hope so

Last post by Sammy2 « Sun Aug 19, 2018 2:29 pm
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by jachin99 » Sat Aug 18, 2018 3:26 am

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Silicondust just announced a streaming package that is only compatible with their OTA tuners. If I'm not mistaken the big hold up in WMC 10 is cable card discovery but OTA works fine. I asked the direct question in that thread so i guess we will see.

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Silicondust just announced a streaming package that is only compatible with their OTA tuners. If I'm not mistaken the big hold up in WMC 10 is cable card discovery but OTA works fine. I asked the direct question in that thread so i guess we will see.

That thread is already long!

Sent from my...

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Last post by Sammy2
Sun Aug 19, 2018 2:29 pm
Black screen on some channels

Last post by tiggeroz « Sat Aug 18, 2018 12:43 am
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by tiggeroz » Sun Jul 15, 2018 12:32 am

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Hi,

I'm a newbie to these forums and hope someone out there knows a bit more than I do!

For ref., I am in Perth, Western Australia. Since the latest April, etc. updates to W10, I've had lots of issues generally which I seem to have resolved to a point where WMC runs stably on my PC. The one...

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Right.. I've done some more work and think I understand what is causing the problem but am unsure how to fix it.

If I only use SD channels, everything seems to work fine consistently, including making programmed recordings. If I use any HD channel even once (which are all H264), then at some point...

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Last post by tiggeroz
Sat Aug 18, 2018 12:43 am
Windows 10 1703 MC live TV/playback 41-second delay w/SSD

Last post by technodevotee « Tue Aug 07, 2018 9:09 pm
Replies: 4
by GnatGoSplat » Sun Jun 10, 2018 8:36 pm

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Had a perfectly functioning Windows 10 1703 setup with MC on a single 1TB hard drive. System has a Pentium G4620 CPU and Asus B150M-C D3 motherboard and 4GB of RAM.
OS and programs only occupied about 33GB, so I decided to clone everything to a 60GB SSD I had laying around. I used MiniTool...

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Thank you.

I had this problem (long delay when playing anything) the other day after restoring my system from backup to a different HDD.

Removing Play Ready fixed it.

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Last post by technodevotee
Tue Aug 07, 2018 9:09 pm
WMC jittery "splash screen" in Windows 10 1803?

Last post by technodevotee « Tue Aug 07, 2018 3:10 pm
Replies: 12
by Kusaywa » Sun May 06, 2018 5:23 pm

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I installed WMC_6.3.9600.16384_x64_v12 on Windows 10 1803. While the functionality once inside WMC seems to be ok, the splash screen is jittery. You see the WMC logo briefly then it disappears, then you are on the navigation screen. Audio appears ok. It doesn't smoothly open. WMC opened smoothly on...

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The good news is that the remote launches WMC.

The bad news is that Media Center hangs/freezes/misbehaves generally and fast forward and rewind don't work.

I assume this is because it is being launched in it's default mode without the options (compatibility mode, disable desktop composition,...

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Last post by technodevotee
Tue Aug 07, 2018 3:10 pm

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