Media Center on two monitors
I tried to watch TV with Media Center in Windows Vista on my main monitor and work on my secondary monitor I start the program on my main monitor, but it starts on the secondary monitor. Is it possible to watch TV on my primary monitor? To clarify my main monitor is the screen of my laptop. Because of my vision, I need to work on the larger screen, which is the secondary monitor.
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Title: Media center does not open on the main montitor and closed because school is portrait. How can I fix?
In Windows Vista Media Center opens on my secondary monitor instead of my main monitor. Because the secondary is in portrait mode that Windows Media closes with the message "does not support running in portrait mode. I disabled the secondary and rebooted Media Center which works well, but I don't want to have to turn off my high school whenever I want to get something in the Media Center... always on the second monitor by default. How to run on the main screen, because it won't let me start if both screens are activated. I have to use my secondary back in fashion landscape to move the Media Center to return to the main Setup screen? It's simply ridiculous from the start.
Let me answer your line by line:
> Description of the question, I understand that you have a problem with Windows Media Center on the secondary screen. Let me know if I'm wrong.
Yes. This is what it says in the title and in the body of the text... was it not QUITE CLEAR.
> 1) you have made any changes on the computer before this problem?
What does that mean? Who on Earth has a blank computer that has never been touched running on two monitors? Of course, there has been changes? What exactly you want to know?
I find this question to a complete loss of all time and wonder what kind of political support requires that ask you such a question absurd. Please fell free link my feelings on this topic to your agency for my account.
(> 2) which monitor do you have configured as default view? (Primary or secondary)
The primary is the default value. The secondary could be the value by default if I didn't say that Media Center opens on secondary education and not on HAND (Please read this as default, everyone in the world does) monitor.
> Method 1: I suggest you to change the display in extended mode and check if the problem persists.
The display was already in extended mode.
> Method 2: if the issue continues, I would also suggest update you the drivers for the secondary monitor and make as primary while the other monitor is disabled then try to turn the screen and check if it helps.
Why update drivers would change anything. It would not be... the problem lies in the reporting to the Media Center of the portrait mode, that has nothing to do with the hardware drivers; they report portrait mode very well, thank you. As for making primary and turning, wondering if there is anything that I could do otherwise than to resort to having to play with the settings of the monitor in the query, and I don't have to make primary of all... just back to the landscape and backward Media Center elementary school. This does not work... but should I have to resort to something which is, more or less, a workaround if the problem lies in the Media Center and not my monitor settings? The answer should be no, and incidentally, Media Center, once started and settled in portrait orientation (in windowed mode, otherwise you couldn't move) works fine, as long as you do not close it while it is still in this mode, because then he will refuse to start for no reason other than the programmer who designed it seems not know beans orientation or multiple monitors. It's funny that although Media Center does not default to the main monitor, it sends the message of demolition to this same screen by default.
To the people looking at the end who will not read everything above... it is what to do:
Back secondary to landscape mode and launch Media Center. Put the Media Center in windowed (not fullscreen) mode and move it will remind the main monitor... it will require a bit of hocus-pocus with the mouse if you cannot put the monitor physically return to the landscape, try it, you'll see. Close Media center so that it restarts next time it opens on the main screen. Reset the secondary back to portrait. VOILA! See you soon. (Please read this as a courtesy and not as applause.)
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Thought I'd share some good news, instead of a few problems.
A month ago, Live 365 in Windows Media Center started working again on all my computers (Vista and XP). Don't know if it's a windows update, or an update of the app live365. But whatever the fix was, thank YOU!
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Any way to reset Media Center, so it restores the library of images, video and audio? I need to start all over again because it won't let me control my own destiny.
Media Center has found all kinds of stuff on my readers that I don't want to appear in its menus. No, it's not _, but I can't see how this could be a real problem. Is finding all sorts of photos of various I don't want not shown. I wouldn't have to revamp my hard drive in an attempt to hide the stuff of Media Center. That's all just crazy! Media Player 11 is much better behaved.
Once Media Center detects something it got him to it! At least it seems that way to me.
It would be a great improvement if Media Center show you a list of files that it finds and then gives you the ability to remove or add to this list. MS apparently he dumbed down so that you can do. Then after that it's must rescan and update everything. Media Center development team please talk to the development of Media Player 11 team and see how they do.
Apparently, it cannot detect that I moved my Public folder to another drive. He is always looking for C:/users/Public and won't give up his research there. I empied on all my music, video, photos, etc. under my user so it won't find anything be it next time around. Now, I just need to find a way to reset the library from scratch. It would be a nice option to have on task!
Another option would be to score a registration file in Media Player/Media Center with a power button set with a right click on the folder. Carbonite for that because he's back in line ups and it couldn't be simpler!
This is really an excellent product to be almost useless for me.
BajaPaul,
Windows Media Center takes advantage of your information to the Windows Media Player library. We will need to edit your library here.
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Add or remove watched your library folders:
Open Windows Media Player, click on the library tab and choose the type of media (video, music, photos, recorded TV) then press F3 on your keyboard to open the Add to library window, press Advanced Options, make your selections for your library folder (by selecting Add, Remove, ignore or Enable), click on OK.
Now, let's remove existing content unwanted from your library:
Press on the library tab, choose the type of media (video, music, photos, recorded TV). Now select library in the left panel, displays, select file. You can now right click on the folder you want, and then select delete, to the notification area select delete from library only, press on OK. Alternatively, you can right-click on any multimedia file and follow the steps above to remove.
Note: Pictures and video in Windows Media Center libraries automatically monitor your current user photos and video records. Any multimedia content added to these folders will be automatically analyzed in your Media Center, which includes the folder Public under C:/Users, place only the content you want to add them.
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Communicate your results so that we can help you. Please use the community support for Microsoft Vista.
Rami
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Windows Media Center... Media Center has stopped working... Close the program
Media Center comes on monitor... I select Live TV... Broadcast starts and 5 seconds later... photo will gray out and window "Media Center has stopped working" is displayed. Part audio will continue to broadcast.
Sometimes of Media Center... Live TV will work without this message. Tried a few bugs from Microsoft's web site without success.
Help..! Thank you...
Hi herbyderbydo,
1A what difficulties have you tried Microsoft?
2. does come with any specific channel?
This problem occurs if the process of updating Windows Media Center (Mcupdate.exe) cannot access the Windows Media Center data store.
You'll need to rebuild the Windows media center data store and check if it works.
Run the tool fixit here automatically to rebuild the data store.
You can also try manually as follows:
1.
Exit any running instance of Windows Media Center.
2.
Delete the file mediaCenterDataStore.db. By default, this file is located in the following location:
%SystemDrive%\ProgramData\Microsoft\eHome\mediaCenterDataStore.DB
To remove the file, follow these steps:
one.
Click Startand then click run
b.
In the Open box, type run , and then click OK
If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type the password, or click continuec.
In the Open box, type %systemdrive%\programdata\microsoft\ehome , and then click OK .
d.
In the details pane, right-click right mediacenterdatastore.db and then click Remove .
e.
Click Yes to confirm that you want to move the Mediacenterdatastore.db file to the trash.
3.
Start Windows Media Center.
If the previous step fails, check the event viewer to determine the cause of the problem and post here
What are the information in event logs? (Event Viewer)
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-information-appears-in-event-logs-Event-Viewer
Let us plug in which is also used by the channel causing the media center stopped by right clicking on the channel.
I hope this helps!
Halima S - Microsoft technical support.
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Media Center: Will not add folders to the library
For about a week now through yesterday morning, I had several video files put in place in Media Center: specifically, two folders on local and network disks several (five or six) on records.
Last night, I went to the video library in Media Center, and it was completely empty. Records and all video files are always accessible through the browser and the network as needed, so I go to Media Center and re-add the same folders. Return to the video library. It is empty. I will go back to the library settings and all defined records are previously selected is no longer! So I go through and add them back. Only to make them all disappear.
I do this several times, including the second to the last test where I waited in circles and looked at the gauge progress and a total number of 300 + video files displayed. But the library is still empty and not setup all files as added!
So my last try: I remove all other music and image files and add just a video file. And still no videos!
I already rebooted once and now I am at a complete loss as to what could be the problem. The files are a mix of .avi (xvid, for the most part), .mkv and .ts who worked before this question last night.
I said that I should leave the Media Centre, stop the windows media player network service, and then remove windows media player db file. I did all this, restarted the service and then media center, added a video file and guess what? Still no file (or folder) in my Media Center video library.
What is happening here!
Edited to add:
Well, I did a few experiences more.
In Windows Media PLAYER, I wasn't able to add folder to library video (via organize) it is. However, I was able to add folders to the library in Windows Explorer. I could then drag and drop the Windows Explorer video library in WMP. However, none of this has changed the fact that the video library in Media Center remains empty and I can not add ALL the video files via the parameters.
In the meantime, I have two choices, I can browse my multimedia files via WMP which is not half bad but I prefer reading via Media Center. so... currently, I navigate through Explorer Windows and Media Center set as default player for all types of video file in the video library of the Explorer.
However, I would really like this work all through (some) Media Center :)
I wonder if there might be a corruption of the current library which is not resolved by simply removing the CurrentDatabase_ # .wmdb as suggested earlier. You see the question even if you plan to display this content in Windows Media Player as well? If so, in Windows 7, there is an option to rebuild the library. This is done through Windows Media Player tools > advanced > restore library... menu (an open area along the top or bottom of the drive to find this right click menu).
Thank you
Chad
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I have the Radeon X 300/550/1050 series with an updated to the main monitor and Radeon X 300 series defalt secondary driver. I have a Y to connect the computer to a HP 17 '' flat screen and a VGA - HDMI converter. VGA of the computer to converter and HDMI HDTV converter. To start XP I have the boot on both the flat HP and the Panasonic 50 "TV but then the TV screen has a message that there no signal, make sure that it is connected etc. In the XP display settings dialog, it shows two monitors but after clicking on the second monitor and answering Yes to enable this monitor, it will not turn on or the Bureau to extend on this monitor will remain after checking the box. There seems to be a link here because of the reaction of boot on both screens, but only during startup. I had to check out this same connection with a brand new HP Windows 7 OS, but it seemed to have but the card a chart so I hooked my XP Media Center Edition 2005.
Hi Larry,
I suggest that you post your question in the following forums.
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Win Media Center - Dual Monitor mode makes both monitors blinking on and outside
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Hello
This only happens if you change the resolution while Media Center is open?
The problem if you close Media Center and reopen?Media Center is in windowed mode or full screen?
Try pressing Alt + Enter or clicking on enlarge / restore button to switch between full screen and windowed mode.
Are you referring to a Windows Update or the update of the guide in Media Center?
Because the overclocked hardware can cause a lot of problems, I would recommend resetting hardware overclocked to default speeds.
David
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online media, absent on the media library
How to I put online media and program libuary on the Media Center, I have everything expect those two, they are absent
Check the settings of language and the region under the Control Panel, make sure that it is there.
You can also try a manual download by pressing 'Download now' tab under tasks > settings > General > automatic download in WMC options.
Make sure that during this firewall or IPSec is does not interfere with the download.
If the above does not help then run Setup again.
[Tasks > settings > General > installation Windows Media Center > rerun him.]
Make sure you have the latest version of Silverlight or Adobe Flash Player installed.
S.Sengupta Media Center MVP
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I'm sorry for the long post, but this is the type of problem that is easy to explain in person but if transported by writing it might take a little longer for the sake of the definition. Please read on without fear because this problem is not as complicated as you might think, I hope.
I use two (2) screens of computers with the same system but why Media Player does not work on a single monitor and not the other monitor?
I use two monitors with my PC thanks to the CLONE function and things last a lot. #1 monitor is a computer 19 "monitor. Monitor #2 is at the end of the piece. VIZIO, the manufacturer, markets a monitor #2 as a computer screen, nope, it's a 47 '' Vizio HDTV that I use as a computer screen. I use the installation without any problems for over a year now until yesterday. The problem: now, when I use two monitors to play a video, the sound will play but not the video. What I see is a black screen empty. This negative situation applies to only monitor the #2 and does NOT monitor #1.
> very important Please note... when I have both monitors running and I play a video that you can actually see the video play on the #1, the 19-inch video monitor! There is absolutely nothing wrong with the video player when it runs on the small computer screen 19 inch. But when you turn your head to look through the living room where I Monitor #2 placed you won't see the video running on #1 monitor as you normally would before that dysfunction appeared. (No, instead of this you will see the Windows Media Player (or Nero or RealPlayer) readers 'playing' a black screen blank even if 1) both monitors are indeed cloned and 2) video plays without any problem on monitor # 1. Monitor #2 with media work (sort of) because the volume level is adjustable, and you can see the bar jump up and down and all around media player progression but the problem is that there is simply no video when you try watching the video on a monitor #2.
> except to play videos through a Player multimedia, I can use my Vizio TV as a monitor for what is related to the computer, there is no another negative question. I can surf the web, edit videos, etc. When I run a video from Youtube to my computer the monitor #2 TV Vizio, the Youtube video plays well. Ditto for Netflix, no complaints there. In fact, I just typed this post on and displayed using Monitor #2... But if I want to watch a video that I saved in a folder XP then the only option is to use the #1 monitor.
Thanks in advance for your help :)
Do restore of the system as a first step. If this fails,
1. uninstall all software of Monitor 2
2. unplug the monitor 2
3. restart the computer
4. connect the monitor 2
5. install all the software monitor
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Comcast DTA severely limits media center TV volume on two of my computers
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Why the DTA is screwing the audio of the TV through Media Center?
have you used these instructions or something else?On Mon, 13 Sep 2010 19:21:59 + 0000, bogiedoc wrote:>>> I have completed the installation of the Comcast DTA on two computers and successfully installed the IR blaster to be able to use the Media Center remote and the cable guide. However, the audio of TV is severely limited. The comcast tech came out and said I should use the DTA as a tuner and its remote control. Yes the volume comes back, but then I can't use all the Media Center including DVR functionality.>> Why the DTA is screwing the audio of TV through Media Center?Barb Bowman
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Hello deanallen,
Thanks for posting on the Microsoft answers Forum.
I suggest that you look at the tutorial on the Microsoft Web site for media center. It will help guide you through the configuration steps.
http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-Media-Center/learn-more/custom-settings/tutorials/custom-settings-picture.aspxIf this is not answering your question, please let us know that you do not give many details.
Sincerely,
Marilyn
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Windows Media Center does not work on both my XP and Vista computer. The two events lastnight
Windows Media Center does not work on both my XP and Vista computer. The two events lastnight
Hello
For someone to really help him, it is important to give as much information as possible.
You say "my computer XP and Vista" are this one computer dual boot with XP and Vista, or is - the two computers 'single '?
If it happened "yesterday" did you updated anything or whatever installed?
Having only happened yesterday have you tried a "System Restore" to see if this corrects the problem?
What TV card are you using and have you verified that this works correctly?
If you get not a photo is the antenna in place properly?
Do you get any error messages? More information, you can provide more someone will be able to help John Barnett MVP: Associate Expert Windows XP: Windows Desktop Experience: Web: http://www.winuser.co.uk ; Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org ; Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org ;
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I have 3 computers running Windows 7 Professional, one of them has a four installed tuner DVB - s2 card. I want to configure it as a server and the other two as clients, each using two of the tuners of the card. I understand the media library is able to use the basic network TV tuning cards, so there must be some way for me to configure the server to send the information over the network.
Any ideas?
On Fri, September 19, 2014 12:28:56 + 0000, SamJ008 wrote:> I have 3 computers running Windows 7 Professional, one of them has a four installed tuner DVB - s2 card. I want to configure it as a server and the other two as clients, each using two of the tuners of the card. I understand the media library is able to use the basic network TV tuning cards, so there must be some way for me to configure the server to send the information over the network.>>>>>>> Any ideasStart reading hereYou will not be able to use your existing tuners like tuner network. Microsoft hasarrested development of Media Center, so don't expect any new hardware/software toappear.__________________________________________________________________________________________________BarbMVP Windows Entertainment and connected homeMy Blog - http://digitalmediaphile.com/Please mark as answer if that answers your question -
My mouse pointer is captured on the 2nd monitor when the windows media center window is maximized on this screen. I can return the mouse to the main screen when the window of the wmc is reduced.
Hi ijeff:
One option is to move the Media Center window on the second monitor, and then expand the window to fill as much of the screen as possible by dragging an edge to the outside. You can fill most of the screen that also and always use the mouse on each monitor. The other option is to try pressing ALT + TAB to release the mouse in the Media Center window. I think that worked in MCE2005, but currently I don't have a dual monitor set up to see if it still works. Good luck!
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