Can't play TV recorded of Windows 7 on a Vista laptop.

I have trouble reading TV recorded from a desktop of windows 7 on a laptop Vista in Media Center.

Here is my current setup:
Desktop computer:
-Windows 7 and share the drive where is stored the recorded tv.

Laptop:
-Windows Vista SP2.

They are both on a wireless network. I've seen articles related to Tv Pack 2008, but I was under the impression that this update was included in the SP 2. Also, if I try to install the update, I get a message saying that it does not apply to my system. (or something of the sort) Thanks for any help in advance!

Edit: I can see the files, Vista doesn't know how to play. Also, by selecting the Media Center to open it with... just open Media Center.

Hello, Mrshmizzie

If the recorded TV has DRM protection, there is a good chance he won't play on another computer.

Assuming it's not DRM protected, on Windows 7, right click the recorded TV file and choose convert to .dvr-ms Format. Now try to play the video in Windows Vista.

Media Center TV Pack 2008 is not included in Service Pack 2 and is not accessible to the public.

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