Scanning channels Media Center cannot find all the channels

Media Center has identified my digital tuner and cable company that I use.  However, when it scans for channels the result is not found channels.  I have re-run the installation of signal TV and channel scan several times with the same results.

What should I do to resovle this problem?  I use a Hauppauge tuner and recently downloaded their software for MCE activate recording in H.264 format.

Thank you

Bill

Hello

Method 1:

I suggest updating the drivers card and after update, reconfigure the tuner of TV tuner card.

Updated a hardware driver that is not working properly

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/update-a-driver-for-hardware-that-isn ' t-work correctly

Method 2:

I suggest you review the links below.

TV on your computer: understanding signals TV and TV tuners
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/TV-on-your-computer-understanding-TV-signals-and-TV-tuners

TV signals that are supported by Windows Media Center
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/TV-signals-that-are-supported-by-Windows-Media-Center

The transition to digital TV and Windows
http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/4d88063d-8842-42d2-B699-0fdce8249e531033.mspx

Also applies to Windows 7.

Set up a TV signal in Windows Media Center
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/set-up-a-TV-signal-in-Windows-Media-Center

See also:

Watch TV in Windows Media Center: frequently asked questions

http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-Media-Center/learn-more/record-TV/help/broadcast-TV.aspx

What should I know before adding TV tuners to use with Windows Media Center?

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/what-should-I-know-before-adding-TV-tuners-to-use-with-Windows-Media-Center

I hope this helps.

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