Discussion of getting WMC to work on Windows 10 (unsupported)
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WMC V13 Vs 8.8.5
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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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If it is working, you can leave it as long as you are aware of the small risk of vulnerabilities on your system.
The next upgrade will mostly likely involve a remove/reinstall so maybe that is the time to upgrade WMC.
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Last post by technodevotee
Thu Nov 26, 2020 6:58 pm
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Playback issues
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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
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WMC Crash on Playback
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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
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What is WMC V13 and where do I find it?
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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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your best bet is to ditch V13 and install 8.8.5 from here:
Thanks. I was just about to ask that question.
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Last post by pthaack
Sun Nov 22, 2020 7:02 pm
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Getting my VFD to work with WMC
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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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Sat Nov 21, 2020 5:50 pm
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Discrete Power On via Harmony 650 Stopped Working
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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
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Rebuilding library every time
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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
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Last post by Anoniem
Fri Nov 13, 2020 6:05 am
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Librarys not populating
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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
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Long delay before WMC starts
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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
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No preview on slider. What's wrong?
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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
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Just Inquiring About WMC in Win10
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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
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Tuner not detected
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wacind » Fri Sep 25, 2020 3:24 pm
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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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There are a number of issues with using HD Homerun in WMC on Windows 10 and especially with Cable Cards.
Copy protected media requires an old version of DRM not supported in Windows 10 since v1511.
Silicon Dust appear to have removed support for WMC in their driver so you need to go back to the...
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Last post by technodevotee
Fri Sep 25, 2020 8:53 pm
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NominalRange ehPresenter.dll registry key no longer work
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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
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WMC on Build 2004 (May 2020 Update)
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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
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Windows 10 August Update Disabled WMC 8.8.4
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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
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WMC-V13 for 32 bit and 64 bit Windows 10
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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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The Devs links are working fine.
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Last post by paulcarrm9mx
Sat Aug 22, 2020 7:57 am
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Launching WMC 8.8.1 and nothing happens
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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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...I'd love to know what others have tried so far.
My two cents...
I have two Windows 10 machines that I use for production/personal stuff that I keep updated.
I bought a cheap small form factor Windows 7 machine to use for my HTPC (with EPG123). I was able to find a Dell Optiplex 3010 SFF with...
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Last post by StinkyImp
Thu Aug 20, 2020 4:58 pm
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Recordings stuck at start / Standby Problems
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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.
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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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Fri Jul 31, 2020 6:47 am
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WMC freezing on live TV
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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
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Windows Media Player had background noise but no voices
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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
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Choppy video in live tv
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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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Mon Jul 20, 2020 10:48 am
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HD Channels
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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
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Reinstalling WMC on Win10
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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
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Windows 10 - new install
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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
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Repeating TV signal
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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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Mon Jun 15, 2020 3:04 pm
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