microsoft.public.windows.mediacenter

When I receive responses to my meeting requests - Accepted or Declined, it is not showing up in my tracking. Do you have any suggestions to fix this? Right now I am having to change them manually. Thanks,

6/30/2010 2:45:46 PM

=?Utf-8?B?QWRtaW5Qcm8=?= <Admin...@discussions.microsoft.com>

Instructions for MCE remote

I have Pinnacle PCTV remote. Where can I get instruction manual for it. I learned I can turn it on but cannot return to the normal PC screen. Help & Thanks -- ***************** John Lenz JohnLenz@comcast.net

6/30/2010 1:40:25 PM

"John L" <JohnL...@comcast.net>

Access to Microsoft forums and error 13

I wanted to get a wider audience for the error 13 problem that may have been fixed with the latest download. I signed up for the Microsoft's green button, received a confirmation but can't log on. I probably have to wait for someone to come in on Monday. Meanwhile, could someone use the green button media center forum to confirm that the problem was introduced with the previous to last fix and the latest fix solved the problem. I can't verify the fix because I switched to cable and the problem is unique to dialup (switched lines). There's no information with the fix install

6/26/2010 2:09:41 PM

"Glenn" <mino...@charter.net>

MCE2005 takes awhile deleting a file..

Have Media Center 2005 at home. When I right click a file and try to delete it, it takes 15 or 20 seconds. Anybody know why? The file isn't that large. Could be just a PDF on my desktop, or even a text file or JPG.

6/21/2010 2:25:58 PM

"yuppicide" <no...@nosir.com>

GUIDE DOWNLOAD ERROR IN WINDOWS VISTA

GUIDE DOWNLOAD ERROR IN WINDOWS VISTA The Guide could not be downloaded for the following reason: Internet connection failure (Code:13) I have been struggling with this problem for about six weeks now with no good results on resolving it. I have tried everything I have seen posted (that sounds at all logical) and have spent many dozens of hours trying to resolve this problem.I have gone as far as tocompletely reinstall the operating system which one of the geniuses at HP suggested but only caused me many hours of more problems getting everything straightened out again. Can an

6/18/2010 4:34:37 PM

=?Utf-8?B?REFZT1JLNTc=?= <DAYOR...@discussions.microsoft.com>

GUIDE DOWNLOAD ERROR IN WINDOWS VISTA

6/18/2010 3:47:05 PM

=?Utf-8?B?REFZT1JLNTc=?= <DAYOR...@discussions.microsoft.com>

Where to obtain IR Blaster?

System - Vista Ultimate Hauppauge TV card Issues : Comcast conversion to digital (DTA) I used the system for basic cable access. I have the directions for installing Comcast DTA in Widows Media Center. It appears that I need a USB IR receiver for this to work. What is the product name and where can I obtain one. Thanks in advance -- ***************** John Lenz JohnLenz@comcast.net

6/14/2010 12:57:43 PM

"John L" <JohnL...@comcast.net>

Media Center Wont Record Items on the Recording Shedule

I have marked "Record the Series" on several TV Programs and the red dot is showing were ever it is required to accord with this schedule. Yet it does not record I am running Windows 7 32 bit and the copy I am using is a week old rebuild making a new copy When I look at the guide whilst the program is playing live it has the message "This program will be recorded" It should be recording now but isnt and it does not start. So far I have carried out the following checks 1.Recording is set to go to the D Drive where there are two relevant folders included in the Media Library

6/8/2010 9:36:02 PM

"Roger Stenson" <ro...@stensons.org.uk>

Is it just me - or are - windows 7 - media center - windows live mail - etc. all somewhat disjointed?

Some three months into Windows 7 X64 and just about reconciled to absence of NewsGroups via Outlook Express - when up jumps Windows Live Mail - evidently with capability to reach out and subscribe to NTTP Newsgroups. I surmise - there must also be a host of features (or at least - some) which also I have managed to overlook - which are part of the Media Center Software. Won't even mention the new look of Office 2007 (2010 you say?) where it takes a dullard like me - a few weeks to find the help tab.... But - getting there is said to be more important than the final des

6/8/2010 6:21:55 PM

"Barry" <spotman2...@hotmail.com>

Internet TV

Hello, At first when I installed Windows 7 64 bit I was able to access internet TV. Now it has disappeared and I cant use it. Thank you for your help. Regards, ASO

6/7/2010 9:56:06 AM

"Darayus Nanavati" <ad...@asohalo.com>

[Meta] This newsgroup

So... Microsoft is "discontinuing" this newsgroup... but... that's not really going to have much of an effect, will it? Other than eliminating a bit of the noise we get from people not knowing there was a web bridge to it and posting random things at times... Microsoft might send a cancel group... but they tend to be ignored by most news providers... and I kinda think they won't actually do that anyway... So... isn't that going to really mean "business as usual" around here? -- Reginald Blue "I have always wished that my computer would be as easy to use as my telephone.

6/1/2010 5:52:39 PM

"Reginald Blue" <Reginald_B...@hotmail.com>

Media Center 2002

Hello, I have Media Center 2002 and I recently installed SP3 and now the Media Center does not work. The error says: ehshell.exe - Strong name validation failed for assembly... Is there a fix to this problem? Thank you.

5/30/2010 4:53:55 PM

"John Smith" <...@smith.com>

restrict file sync

Using Windows Home Server with an HP MediaServer and I've got two minor problems: 1. The Server Console says I need to update the HP media collector software on the client side but the client seems up to day (all HP updates are done) 2. I want to restrict the Media Collector to a certain file (F:/pictures) but it will only specify which drives to sync (e.g. all of F:). I can't seem to expand the drop menu in the mediacollector window beyond the root directory. Any ideas?

5/29/2010 10:57:01 PM

=?Utf-8?B?SWFu?= <...@discussions.microsoft.com>

Re: Error 13 during schedule download

"Glenn" <minorgo@gmail.com> wrote in message news:... > "Curious" <nobody@nspam.com> wrote in message > news:6E360206-70F2-4AB7-A569-7E7919B0747F@microsoft.com... >>I agree but did you check your Security Essentials settings >>anyway as I recommended? There may be a new virus that SE is >>trying to protect against that with your settings no problem was >>caused before. >> >> "Glenn" <minorgo@gmail.com> wrote in message >> news:#P$Kmpf#KHA.5476@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>> "Curious" <nobody@nspam.com> wrote in message >>> news:0AAA1A0B-CEA0-4DE9-A11E-CE005AABCA95@microsoft.co

5/29/2010 12:46:01 PM

"Glenn" <mino...@gmail.com>

msconfig

I am trying to remove some programs in my start menu using MSCONFIG. After I uncheck the program and APPLY or OK. I get an error message saying I have to log in as an administrator to make a change. I do not have log-in for this. -- Dick J

5/27/2010 8:30:54 PM

=?Utf-8?B?RGljaw==?= <D...@discussions.microsoft.com>

Group Recording and Recorded Shows Searching/Grouping

I've tried WMC on Windows 7 Pro 64 bit first with ATI TV Wonder USB 650 (the problems with the remote, it was not working), then with Happauge 2250 and got no problems so far. The questions are the following. I can search for artists or using some words and it works just great. But as soon as the show is recorded I'm unable to do the same search on all recorded shows. Say, I want to select all recorded movies by artist or director - no chance! Also I can't ask the WMC to record all the movies with the required actor like in a regular DVR, I have to go through all items that I fou

5/25/2010 7:03:51 PM

"Just D." <...@spam.please>

Media Center Won't Start

I'm Using the 64 bit version of Vista Home Premium. Yesterday I moved the recordings of the Lost final to my backup drive (And deleted them from Users/Public/Recorded TV.) Today I tried to run Media Center and I get a meaningless message to the effect that Windows found an error and had to close the program. I then get a message to make sure I have all Windows Updates (I have them). If I click on a recorded program Media Center starts to open - and then I get the same messages. I've copied the recorded program back to its original directory and that has no effect. Any

5/25/2010 2:32:41 AM

BP <brcphill...@hotmail.com>

Data Recovrey and passwords

I placed my faulty hard drive in an enclosure. When I click on Documents and settings, followed by computer owner, I get a message saying access denied. How do I get it to ask for password so I can copy data to new hard drive? Are there any options to recover the data? Thanks RGH

5/24/2010 2:35:05 AM

=?Utf-8?B?UkdI?= <...@discussions.microsoft.com>

"IR Hardware Not Detected" error on Windows XP MCE 2005 with SP3

I own an HP dv6000t. It came with the Yuan EC680 ExpressCard Analog TV Tuner. When I upgraded, to Vista, the IR receiver seemed to be detected, but NOT after downgrading to XP MCE 2005. XP MCE 2005 was the ORIGINAL OS on the system (purchased November 2006). I have updated drivers for BOTH the tuner card AND the nVidia GeForce Go 7400 video card which DID NOT remedy this issue. Any suggestion on how to fix it would be greatly appreciated. Everything HP has had me try, including Sofpaq fixed did not remedy my issue. It does not give the "IR Hardware Not Detected" error un

5/22/2010 6:58:06 PM

"Rabbit^^" <MIRab...@hotmail.com>

Error 13 during schedule download

Earlier this week my media center download started failing with error 13. The fix is to disable Microsoft security essentials during the download. My system is vista home premium and dial-up. I suspect this will soon be fixed but I'm not going to pay anyone to fix Microsoft's problem. -- Glenn

5/22/2010 2:57:44 PM

"Glenn" <mino...@gmail.com>

Compatible IR blaster for Win7 MCE 64bit

I am looking for an IR blaster for windows 7 64 bit. I want to allow media center to control my comcast DTA so media center can change the channel for scheduled recordings. I am having trouble finding an online listing for a remote-IR blaster combo that explicitly states it is win7 compatible Setup: Comcast DTA to avermedia USB TV tuner (this works fine, but mediacenter sees the tv tuner as always tuned to channel 4, since I have no IR controller that MCE recognizes) windows 7 64bit I have an MCE compatible remote (adesso ARC 1100) but no IR blaster Thanks in adva

5/22/2010 1:25:55 AM

RJG <no_m...@nomail.biz>

Jumpy 420p xvid movie on xbox MCE.

Firstly, Please accept my apologies for leeching on your forum. Now on to my problem; I have just downloaded a 420p xvid movie and it plays absolutely fine on both the media centre on my laptop and windows media player but if I try to watch it through the xbox it freezes every few seconds, just for a fraction of a second but its driving me nuts. I can play everything else fine on it. I am connecting my laptop straight to the xbox with nothing else on the network which automatically turns my firewall of so I really dont see what the problem is. Anyone got any suggestions? Cheers Gu

5/17/2010 2:08:34 PM

LEGlON <LEGlON.4b4...@DoNotSpam.com>

Internet TV & Windows 7

Is there any way of adding to Windows 7 a URL from a TV web site that broadcasts via the internet? For example, Windows 7 already comes with a number of Internet TV sites pre-programmed. I'd simply like to add my own URL, say from one of the over 3,000 wwitv.com internet TV streams.

5/13/2010 5:39:32 PM

me <...@me.me>

Windows 7 Tuner patches

Sometimes my Windows 7 machines tell me I've lost my signal. I found these two updates and thought I would share them with this group.... Media Center Patches Fix Low Bit Rate Error In March 2010, Microsoft released two patches for Windows 7 Media Center users that could help to solve a lot of people=92s problems. If you are experiencing tuner deadlocks while using a networked tuner then KB981129 should fix that for you. If you are using analog tuners and have received low bit-rate overlays KB981130 should prevent you from seeing that error again. Currently neither of these upd

5/11/2010 8:17:15 PM

Douglas Tatelman <doug...@pickteam.com>

Internet TV

I can install internet TV on one login on my Windows 7 computer but not on another login. After the "Downloading Internet TV" process which takes a minute or so and appears to work, I get the message "Installation Error please try again later". This is consistent time after time.

5/9/2010 8:13:48 PM

"Ken Martin" <kennethrmar...@verizon.net>

WMC to run Pandora/Netflix on remote TV

Possibly a dumb question, but: I have a Linksys Extender DMA 2100 which I use to play on my TV various CD=92s located on my computer. I'm using Windows 7 64bit Home Premium and the included Windows Media Center. I'm hoping there=92s a way I can use the Linksys extender to run Netflix Instant Play movies and to play Pandora music on the TV. If so, what=92s the procedure? Is it through WMC? If not, then how?

5/9/2010 5:24:42 AM

PT <inconnu3...@gmail.com>

Is this also for WMP12 ?

If not, where is it?

5/7/2010 7:53:16 PM

"TMA" <...@tmasoftwares.com>

Will comcast new DTA box work with Windows Media Center computer? Have tried every recommended path and noting works.

I was told I had to upgrade to Comcast DTA box to continue receiving TV. I get my TV through Dell XPS with Windows Mediacenter Edition Version 2002. (XP SP3). I've been using this setup for years with no trouble. With DTA activated I can't use MCE remote or keyboard to change channels, can't set up to record programs, can't select programs from guide. If you know without reading further that I will never get this working, I'd like to know so I can quit messing with it and cancel comcast TV since it is now useless to me. I have followed instructions at http://customer.com

5/2/2010 10:21:54 PM

TomAZ <...@home.org>

Media center stops on menu screen

Have a windows XP computer on which Media Center has been working fine for over 4 years. Sometime over the past few days, it stopped going forward from the menu screen when I try to click "MY TV". Media Center opens, and then goes to the blue menu screen where the menu has "My videos, my prictures, my TV, My Music, More Programs, Settings, etc" Then if I click on one of the MY TV choice, it does nothing. Then it totally locks up the computer and I am unable to do anything with media center. I can't even close it without going into the task manager and closing it that way. I

5/2/2010 6:00:22 PM

Jo4321 <Jo4321.4ac...@DoNotSpam.com>

Can Win7 play WinXP Recorded TV

I am looking at purchasing a laptop. I have a desktop with Windows XP Media Center and use it as my DVR. I record all of my TV to an external hard drive. Can I continue to record on the XP machine and then view the recorded TV on the laptop which would be Windows 7? Someone told me the format isn't exactly the same (they mentioned the codecs) and I could experience skipping when watching XP recorded TV on Win7 Media Center. Has anyone done this and what were your results? Thanks in advance for any help provided.

5/1/2010 8:59:35 PM

"DG" <ber...@yahoo.com>

play films and pictures freeze anda restart after 10 minutes

Hi, as object videos and pictures start playing after 10 minutes, when i select video don't start playing, only after 10-15 minutes suddenly video start.... update codecs and operative system... what's the problem? :( Thanks in advance, regards. -- Necsus

5/1/2010 9:14:52 AM

"Necsus" <drugantisTOGL...@libero.it>

Media Center Receiver Service problem

Whenever I start the PC, Notepad starts with this in it: "[.ShellClassInfo] LocalizedResourceName=@%SystemRoot%\System32\Shell32.dll,-21787" Then the pop ups start EVERY 5 SECONDS!!!! I've seen older threads about this going back to 2006. I've read through them, but no one seems to have a solution yet. Well, it's now 2010 and it seems that people are still being annoyed. Only question is, what is more annoying: 1. The pop ups every 5 seconds 2. The fact that Microsoft seems to NOT CARE!!!???? WHY can't they fix this already?? I've tried googling for answers, but the o

4/30/2010 7:57:46 PM

Master_Spade <Master_Spade.4a9...@DoNotSpam.com>

Advent Laptop 7109

Hi All , I have a Advent Laptop 7109 and a few weeks ago it all went haywire and i now can't do anything with it and all I get is a black dos screen and also I can't get into safemode or anything. I get the following message: The following file is missing windows root\system32\hal.dll I don't have a disk for this and tried using a recuse disk one of my friends give me , but it did not work. I have the liceience key etc and its a legal copy and I am running windows xp media center edition 2005. Can anyone please help me. ps. Sorry that I have posted this in two rooms, but i w

4/26/2010 9:01:01 PM

=?Utf-8?B?QmVscHJpY2U=?= <Belpr...@discussions.microsoft.com>

Comcast DTA & WMC Remote

I can't get wmc remote to change channels on Comcast DTA set top box, wmc remote will perform all other oper. including showing the correct channel banner for the channel just selected but it wont changed channel, channel won't changed using the keyboard either I have to use remote from camcast to change channels. I'm running Windows XP sp3. with a ATI tvt2 wonder elite internal single analog ntsc tv tuner. Any ideas anybody?

4/25/2010 2:34:01 PM

=?Utf-8?B?Um9idXN0aWFubw==?= <Robusti...@discussions.microsoft.com>

XP Media Center Corrupt system

I have a laptop with XP Media Center. When it does start, it tells me the winlogon.exe is corrupt and shortly after that I get the BSOD with the usual error message. I got no disks with this. Can I repair it with XP Pro disks?

4/23/2010 5:06:02 PM

=?Utf-8?B?Q2FybCBHcm9zcw==?= <CarlGr...@discussions.microsoft.com>

MediaCenter and HD

Could you guys clarify something for me? I've been getting conflicting stories. Will Media Center correctly handle, display and record high definition material? I'm intending to build a media PC using Windows 7 and Media Center, and it will have two HD terrestrial tuners and two HD satellite tuners (I'm in the UK, so they will be DVB-S/S2 and DVB-T/T2). Obviously I'd like to watch and record the HD broadcasts in HD. Also, will it handle other HD sources, such as Bluray? Many thanks for your help. SteveT

4/23/2010 7:43:44 AM

"Steve Thackery" <nob...@nowhere.com>

Re-activation

Have a friends 5-6 year old Packard Bell PC for repair. No Recovery CD's etc available or can be found. I undertook a repair install using MCE 2005 discs I had. Used associated Product Key to install. After repair, no 30/60 day activation period; has to activate prior no log on. No problem, or so I thought. Changed product key to the one on sticker attached to PC but having gone through the telephone process to activate, I'm told that I may be subject to piracy ?!? I've double checked that I'd inserted the correct and valid product key - I had. What do I do now ???

4/22/2010 7:13:02 PM

=?Utf-8?B?YmFycm93aGlsbA==?= <barrowh...@discussions.microsoft.com>

Web WMC Application and DRM

We have Web application to deliver licensed content to users. We are using WMRM (last version) and in web application we have no problems. Using drmprofile in encoder causes ask for delivering license to user as is expected. As we want to be delivered license in WMC application, no license window is opened. How to deliver license to user who is using web application for WMCenter?

4/22/2010 11:08:01 AM

=?Utf-8?B?SmFybWlsYSBLZWRyxaF0b3bDoQ==?= <JarmilaKedr...@discussions.microsoft.com>

Songs multiplied

I ripped a cd to my media player which worked fine, but then the next day all the songs were multiplied twice. How do I fix this. I tried deleting one of them, but when I did that they all deleted.

4/21/2010 1:37:01 PM

=?Utf-8?B?YWxsMmh1bWFu?= <l...@yahoo.com>

PID & SBP

can anyone tell me where I can find my PID no.? Also , I am having trouble opening some SBP files, on my windows XP (sp3)...what do I need to download to open these? hopefully some free downloads preferably! thanks.... -- ratts

4/21/2010 1:12:01 PM

=?Utf-8?B?cmF0dHM=?= <ra...@discussions.microsoft.com>

MCE sending multiple #'s to IR Blaster (changing channels)

I recently switched from cable to DirecTV (satellite). I went through the "Set up TV signal" in Media Center, and I went through the manual setup of the remote as it didn't recognize the DirecTV remote. All seemed okay, except sometimes (often - about 1/2 the time) when I select a channel in Media Center's guide it sends 5527 instead of 527 or 5446 instead of 546 - so it doesn't change the channel correctly. (I see the numbers show up on the TV screen before the channel changes.) I tried re-learning the remote, but the problem is still there. (Media Center is changing channel

4/20/2010 8:41:01 PM

=?Utf-8?B?Um9iZXJ0?= <Rob...@discussions.microsoft.com>

Computer does not start up

I have a dell 3100 which when it attempts to start it beeps and displays 3 and 4 on the panel on the front of the computer which I have found off the Dell website means there is a problem with the memory. I have tried taking one memory out etc, but the computer still does not work. When I turn it on it comes up with a black screen with options of how I want to start. when selecting most of them it then comes up with a blue background with an error mesage. (I do still see the windows scren) Could this problem be overcome by replacing the memory?

4/20/2010 11:03:01 AM

=?Utf-8?B?b2xpdmVy?= <oli...@discussions.microsoft.com>

MCE and Internet Radio

Hi Is t possible to have MCE to use internet radiostation or feed from the internet? Regards Margeir

4/20/2010 10:47:48 AM

"Margeir Reynisson" <marg...@met.is>

.NET 3.0, 3.5 SP-1, Media Ctr., addendum...

....when Media Center "crashes", I get a JIT debugging error, and no other information about it, other than offering to allow me to "attach a debugger manually" that never works out. Then I've got to go to Task Manager to "End" it, and am told that there's an error there too....

4/19/2010 5:32:01 PM

=?Utf-8?B?TTQyYXA=?= <M4...@discussions.microsoft.com>

.NET 3.0, 3.5 SP1, Media Center Issues

Well, I managed to download .NET Framework 3.0, in lieu of 3.5 simply DISCONNECTING non-stop, and though it (3.0) tells me that it has been successfully downloaded and you can now disconnect from the internet", "setup is proceeding to install it" etc., and not more than a few seconds elapse before it tells me that "an error occured, all files are being removed from the computer"...an icon is on the desktop, and I'm advised that when I click on the install icon it will be installed...again, and again..ad nauseam. 3.5 SP-1 will not even complete downloading (56MB file, I believe),

4/19/2010 5:29:01 PM

=?Utf-8?B?TTQyYXA=?= <M4...@discussions.microsoft.com>

Updating to .NET Framework 3.5 sp1...HELP!!!

I've been trying to get this update installed for MONTHS, but 'no joy'! The 'boot-strapped' version (52MB at the time) is what I'd prefer, since the 'full package' is a bit over 300MB, and even the 52MB fails to install before shutting down and re-starting (every 5 minutes). The "dial-up" connection doesn't help in the LEAST, obviously, so I'm wondering if there's another method/"location" to get it done. HELP!...I'm about to pull what remaining hair I've GOT out by the roots!

4/19/2010 7:34:01 AM

=?Utf-8?B?TTQyYXA=?= <M4...@discussions.microsoft.com>

Win 7 & Media Center Extenders

I have an old Linksys Dual-Band Wireless A/G Extender with new Dell Win 7 ultimate machine. I can see the Extender on the network but MC cannot seem to grab tge extender after entering the code. Firewall does not seem to be knocking down and I have an xbox that works fine as an extender. Any Idea's would be much welcomed as I am running out of why's.

4/19/2010 12:03:01 AM

=?Utf-8?B?TWVkaWEgTWFu?= <Media...@discussions.microsoft.com>

.NET Framework v.3.5 SP1

Is there ANYWHERE that I can get this downloaded other than the "Official Microsoft Update" web site? I'm running Windows XP Media Ctr. Edition 2005 SP-3, and even the "bootstrapped" option (which shows as a 52MB download) not only "fails" every time, it takes FOREVER to do even THAT, as I am online with a "dial-up" connection, and a 56K modem doesn't run much faster that "5KB/sec" on an exeptionally GOOD day! I'm about to pull my hair out here! HELP!

4/18/2010 11:28:01 AM

=?Utf-8?B?TTQyYXA=?= <M4...@discussions.microsoft.com>

I FINALLY got my cable box to work correctly but now...

I keep getting this ""Copying Prohibited" message. How do I get rid of that darn thing? I know I can start as admin...but is there a way to just always start as "admin" I should know this, but I don't. Thanks in advance, Teresa

4/14/2010 11:47:03 PM

"Teresa" <withcam...@REMOVETHISPARTgmail.com>

How to change from OTA to Cable Clear QAM in WMC7

When I installed my tuner, I set up Live TV for OTA DTV. Got terrible reception, so I am trying to re-setup the live TV for digital cable clear QAM. I can't seem to find the menu to change the way TV signals are acquired. When I tried to change the TV signal menu, it entered the setup process after the point that OTA DTV is selected. I really just want to erase everything I did for live TV and start over. Is there a way to do this, without re-installing windows?

4/14/2010 11:31:02 PM

=?Utf-8?B?S0VOaW5WQQ==?= <KENi...@discussions.microsoft.com>

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