How to configure Windows XP (non - MCE) in a digital video recorder
Original title: Questions of PVR
I have a following desktop system:
Motherboard: Intel D945GTP mATX
CPU: Intel Pentium D 920
RAM: 3 GB PC4200/PC4300 (DDR2) (upgraded from 1 GB)
GPU: ATI all-in-Wonder 2006 series PCIe
NIC: Netgear WG311v3
Modem: USR 56K voicemodem
OS: Windows XP Professional SP3
HARD drive: Seagate 160GB SATA, WD 30 GB IDE via an IDE/SATA Adapter
I want to turn this system into a PVR occasional use. I have a PCIe x 1 additional location.
Other planned improvements:
TV tuner: Hauppauge WinTV HVR-2250
HARD drive: WD 1 TB Caviar Blue SATA (currently Seagate 160 GB SATA almost at capacity)
MoBo that takes in charge the Core i5 with 4 GB RAM processor
OS: Windows 7 or his successor
I have currently a Diamond ATI Theater 750 USB, the Pentium D system tuner sees, but the tuner doesn't seem to find all channels when connected (cable box or directly). This isn't a XP Media Center System. I am willing to consider other processors (especially other Intel Core Family). Any help in making it useful for PVR functionality is greatly appreciated.
The tuner works now?
If you want to update the PC and go to Windows Vista, I do not see why the software does not flippant, but cannot say with certainty.
If you want to upgrade to Windows 7, a custom installation is required and you will need to reinstall the software tuner. Since this is older software, you might want to stick with the one provided with the new card, or Media Center.
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