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  I have a HP m8034n pc with a tuner Hauppauge WinTV HVR-1600 NTSC/ATSC Combo.  The pc came with Vista and Windows media center worked great just with the tv tuner.  I upgraded to Windows 7, December 2 and fail to put in place my tv with WMC tuner.  The recorded shows that I had before the upgrade to Windows 7 appear and play without problem in WMC. I used the hardware diagnostic tool that is installed on my pc to control the Tuner, and during the test, I can see fine TV stations.  This unit is compatible according to microsoft Windows 7. I have the latest driver and tried to uninstall and reinstall. I ran Windows Update and everything is up-to-date. After that WMC checks tuners, it says:

  screen A___
  WMC has discovered the following:
  Analog cable (1 Tuner)

  Other tuners or TV signals were detected but will not be configured.
  (Show details)

  Is this Setup correct and complete?
  o Yes, configure TV with these results
  o no, show more options
  ________________
  When I click on show details, it is said:

  screen B___
  No TV Signal
  If a TV signal should be present, check your signal for following tuners connections and try again:
  Hauppauge WinTV 418 BDA Tuner
  ________________
  There is another question, because he does not list my correct tv tuner. I click, so I'm now on A screen again.

  When I click Yes, set up TV with these results,-(for the analog option Cable(1 tuner), I select my cable service is, and then click Next.) It then displays a confirmation of analog cable and my cable provider, I click Next again and the error message "installation TV met with a serious problem. Click Finish to exit, and then try again. If this problem persists, restart Windows Media Center or the computer. "appears.

  I even tried to set up the signal manually and on the confirmation screen, I click Next, and get the exact same error.

  I would really appreciate any help and if more details are required, please let me know.  Thank you!

  -Doug

  I don't know what happened, I left my PC off overnight and planned reformatting today. But I decided to give him another chance. Instead of saying the tuner was not available. He showed me a static snow image strong, as he was trying to use my Analogue tuner. In fact, it is supposed to use the composite input for my cable box. I re set my TV signals, and now everything works well again. Its strange because I reboot half a dozen times last night and it's never worked. Leaving the PC turned off for the night must have done the trick, I guess.

• Windows Media Center tells me that I have sm not connected to the internet, but I'm out of windows media center I can access the internet. Why?

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  Disable the firewall and check the connectivity in media center.

• Windows Media Center TV tuner not detected

  My current operating system is Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 2
  (I installed SP2 from microsoft.com)
  I have the Version of the Windows Media Center - Windows Vista 6.0.6002.18030 software (vistasp2_gdr.090429 - 2357).  I'm trying to watch TV on my laptop.  I have Windows Media Center and am confused about the version because I saw this - if the version number is 6.0.6001.18000, you are NOT running Windows Media Center TV Pack.  You are running the version of Windows Media Center, which is included in Windows Vista or in Windows Vista SP1.
   
  As you can see my version (numbers) are alittle different on the end, also the info in parentheses (vistasp2_gdr.090429 - 2357) I don't know what that means.  When I tried to configure the tv signal in Windows Media Center, I was told: the TV signal cannot be configured because no tv tuner hardware was detected. So, how can I find out if there is an internal tv tuner installed and everything is not detected?  My laptop is new - 3 weeks, and I think that all the drivers are current.   While they inspected the help windows vista hardware compatibility list for 64-bit vista tv tuners, I was flooded for more information that I knew what to do with.  I'm obviously not a computer genius and will never be.  I'm open to suggestions.  I just need to know what I have to do to be able to watch TV on my laptop.  Any help will be appreciated! Thank you.

  Hello

  Thanks for choosing Windows Vista Forums.

  I recommend you contact the manufacturer of your computer to check for the presence of a TV tuner.

  All Vista computers are delivered with the same version of Windows Media Center.

  Here is a link below for compatibility with Windows Vista Hardware.  Please let us know status.

  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/d7ef383d-3342-4C8B-b1ce-5ca64891bc381033.mspx

  How to use Windows Media Center on a Windows Vista-based computer to watch, pause and record live TV

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/942375

  Solve problems with watching TV on your computer

  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/d4dce2d3-0388-43b1-8880-7d6823d0eb9f1033.mspx

  Please have a read of the article below:

  Error message when you run the installation process of Run first of Windows Media Center in Windows Vista: "Tuner not found".

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/934531

  Error message that you receive after you configure Windows Media Center without connecting to the Internet: "No Tuner available".

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929453

  If you experience problems with your TV tuner card, I suggest you go to the Web site of the manufacturer for the software updates and technical support.
  Kind regards
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• Windows media center is missing from the start menu

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  Hi rgren,

  Navigate to the folder C:\Windows\ehome, right click on the file ehshell.exe (Windows Media Center) and choose "PIN to Start Menu". It will be called ehshell.exe, but you can rename it to "Windows Media Center" If you want to.

  I hope this helps.

• Security Suite blocking Windows Media center to connect to the Extender

  I was initially a little happy home network with an xbox 360, a wired router and my pc under Windows 7 ULT(64bit) Norton 360 AV. During my AV license expires, I downloaded the version of my ISP (Norton Security Suite 4) to replace.

  Now I can't Media center to add or discover the Extender. I added to Windows Media Center svchost.exe to the list of permitted programs, but it doesn't have the thing.

  In help on the xbox live forums, suggestions are to work with the Windows Firewall not Norton. The Norton software has a different interface for the administration of the rules and I saw not a place where you can designate which programs can access which ports. And half of the programs listed as Qwave, Remote Desktop etc, I can't even find the interface of Norton.

  If anyone knows or has worked this issue before Norton Security suite please respond when you can. Thank you

  Hello

  You can try the steps below and check if that helps.

  (a) in the main window of Norton Internet Security (Protect computer, privacy), in the network pane, click settings.

  (b) under smart firewall, in line with program control, click Configure.

  (c) in the control of the program window, click Add.

  (d) in her select a program dialog box, locate the executable file for the program that you want to add.

  (e) click Open.

  (f) in the program control window, select the level of access that you want this program to have

  You can also check out the link below and check if that helps to allow access to the Media Center Extender.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/Extender/Setup/Firewall/Norton.mspx

  Also follow the link given below for more information on non - Microsoft Firewall

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-Media-Center/learn-more/Extenders/help/Extenders-firewalls.aspx

  Hope this information is useful.

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• Problem: Windows media Center Configuration connection to the digital cable box.

  I have HP Pavilion Elite with Windows Home Premium.  How do I get the library to accept the signal from the digital decoder (without additional I.R.).  The signal passes through fine using the S-video input, change channel with the cable, but 'Set up' box control requires I connect "I.R. Blaster (?) covering the cable box sensor which then beats command of other devices (television, etc.) using the cable box.

  Hi M.G.Nichols1945,

  What is the exact message that you receive?

  You can follow the steps mentioned below to setup windows media Center without using hardware IR (infrared):

  1. open Windows Media Center and go to tasks > settings > TV > Setup TV Signal

  2. click on Yes to the question that appears.

  3. click on the default settings in the wizard until you get to the option where it asks if you want to configure your signal automatically or manually.

  4 choose think I will manually configure my TV Signal

  5. Select antenna; Choose analog only antenna after you go through this return to TV settings and click Finish.

  6. now, you should have your installation center media without the use of IR material. You must use the cable box to change channels

  You can follow the instructions of the manufacturer of your computer to set up your Digital Cable Ready tuner. So that the Digital Cable Ready tuner receive cable content, your computer must be a specially identified Digital Cable Ready computer.

  For more information, see the link below:

  Set up a TV signal in Windows Media Center
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/set-up-a-TV-signal-in-Windows-Media-Center

  TV on your computer: understanding signals TV and TV tuners
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/TV-on-your-computer-understanding-TV-signals-and-TV-tuners

  Solve problems with watching TV on your computer
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-with-watching-TV-on-your-computer

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  Ajay K

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• Problems to use Windows Media Center

  Before upgrading to Windows 7, I have not had any problems. Now, this "Windows Media Center" drives me crazy.  It shows its ugly face, whenever I click on anything whatsoever. I can't seem to find any help in addition to the connection to the Internet Explorer, I did, but a 'Unable to Launch' error.  Yes! I'd like to THROW it... I was fine without it. Is it possible to remove it from my computer?

  There, can someone help me?  I would really appreciate it.

  Thank you very much

  Kg

  Original title: Windows Media Center

  Hi Kimberley,.

  Thanks for posting your question on the forum of the Microsoft community.

  I would like to know some information about the problem so that we can help you better.

  1. What is the full error message when you say, "could not start"?
  2. have you made any changes to your computer hardware or software?

  I would suggest trying the following methods and check if it helps.

  Method 1:
  Run this Microsoft fixit and check the issue.
  Reference:
  Difficulty of broken desktop shortcuts and common system maintenance tasks
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/system_maintenance_for_windows

  If this does not help, then use method 2.

  Method 2:
  Please use the suggestions provided in this Microsoft article knowledge based and check.
  Reference:
  When you run an .exe on a Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 computer file, the file can start another program
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950505

  Note: Serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/back-up-registry

  I hope this information helps.

  Please let us know if you need more help.

  Thank you

• Windows Media Center error: signature of the problem of additional information about the problem

  Description

  Signature of the problem

  Additional information about the problem

  original title: Windows Media Center in Windows 7 Home Premium

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• "TV Setup has encountered a serious problem. Click Finish to exit, and then try again. If this problem persists, restart Windows Media Center. »

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  The game, May 13, 2010 12:49:45 + 0000, jalore wrote:
   
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• Windows Media Center TV tuner not recognized

  MEDIA CENTER TV tuner

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  Hi Kimberly MacDonald,.

  1. What is the full error message that you receive?

  I suggest that you reconfigure the TV signal in the media center of Windows and check if it works.

  one) to configure the tuner for use with Windows Media Center, on the Start screen, navigate to tasks.

  (b) click settings, click TV, and then click Set Up TV Signal.

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  Solve problems with watching TV on your computer

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-with-watching-TV-on-your-computer

  If the problem persists, then you need to install the updated driver for the TV tuner card by visiting the website of its manufacturer.

  Get help for your TV tuner card

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/get-help-for-your-TV-tuner-card

  I hope this helps!

  Halima S - Microsoft technical support.

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