Windows 7 Media Center - no TV Signal on some channels

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• Windows Vista Media Center crashes when I change the channel

  Original title: Windows Vista Media Center

  Since the beginning of June whenever I try to change the channel on the TV tuner in Media Center it crashes. I tried to do a system restore but restore never worked on my count. Problem event name: APPCRASH. Application name: EHShell.exe I'm looking for suggestions that might solve this problem.

  1] updated TV Tuner card driver. Visit the manufacturer's Web site and download and install the latest driver.

  [2] delete the file mediaCenterDataStore.db. By default, this file is located in the following location:
  %SystemDrive%\ProgramData\Microsoft\eHome\mediaCenterDataStore.DB
  
  Delete: -.

  Start > run > type in %SYSTEMDRIVE%\ProgramData\Microsoft\eHome\mediaCenterDataStore.db > OK.

  Locate mediaCenterDataStore.db and right-click on it, select Delete.

  Restart the Media Center.

  S.Sengupta Media Center MVP

• Windows Media Center lost information Guide for some channels, but it is still on zap2it

  Why Windows Media Center (WMC) is no longer a information Guide for some channels, when she used to have?  WMC uses the information from zap2it.com and zap2it.com still has the elements of programming for these channels.  The Guide has "No data available" for all the hours for these channels.  For Los Angeles area broadcast, channels of first importance are 40.2 by 40.5 (40.1 is very good, as evidenced by the correct include titles and descriptions).

  Please let us know

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• Windows 7 - Media Center - TV Pinnacle USB Mini Pro (80th) adapter does not show clear Option of Signal TV QAM.

  Hi all
  I have Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit and a USB Pinnacle USB TV adapter (80th).  Which works fine with the software provided by Pinnacle, (TV Center Pro) using Clear QAM. However, I want to use the adapter USB TV with Windows 7 Media Center.  When I go in the options of signal TV of WMC, it shows Clear QAM as an option.  Can someone tell me please how to display the QAM option?  And why is it hidden initially?

  Bad bad Microsoft!  Shame on you for something!

  Thank you
  Jay

  Hi all
  I finally got that it works, and that a single push.

  First of all, I uninstalled all drivers for my TV card in Device Manager. I had to do this several times, as he kept drivers already installed conclusion, but finally there lack of pilots.

  -Reboot
  -J' pressed F8 during boot and selected "disable driver signing" at startup.
  -Once Windows 7 has been started, I installed the drivers Beta 64-bit listed above.
  (I didn't understand how automatic default to F8 and 'Disable driver signing', always looking at this information, my plan is not to restart very often at the moment.)
  -Then, I scanned for TV stations, technnicaly my adapter showed as two adapters, said the Media Center window to search for the two adapters and found all my ClearQAM channels.

  I have installation check, I'll see how it works, but so far, Windows Media Center looks really sweet.

  I hope this helps others, I know that I spent many hours to find it.

  Jay

• Windows vista Media Center will not download the new configuration sealing more up-to-date for my region?

  Windows vista Media Center will not download the latest options for my region.  It is under the TV signal, TV download

  configuration options.  When I finally get through all the steps I get only 1 station with a signal strong enough.  I was able to get much more than that in the past.

  Hello

  I suggest you to follow the steps in this link and check if it helps:

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

   

  Check if that helps.

• Media Center of the Signal course to record live tv & regular VISTA

  RE: Windows Media Center signal loss

  I started getting errors while recording in Windows Media Center, the program hangs and fails to save and I get the error message of signal loss.

  I checked my connections USB, card TV tuner, cable connection, and they are very good.  I use Wintv 7 now and record very well. I have WINTV7.1 for the HAUPPAUGE WINTV HVR - 850 external USB connected to the tv by similar cable card. I searched various sites of Mircrosoft support and not been able to find a solution or explanation satisfatory.

  However I have my search I found possible solutions. These solutions involve Windows Media Center for Windows 7 and I want to know if they will work for VISTA sp2.  The Hauppauge site displays links for Windows 7.

  Support site for Win Tv 7, Hauppauge hvr850;

  http://www.Hauppauge.com/site/support/support_hvr850.html

  http://www.Hauppauge.com/site/support/MCE_update.html

  Microsoft support site (I think that is the difficulty that would help me better);

  "Fixed in this update

  On a computer that is running Windows 7, you use Windows Media Center with a TV tuner analog Watch analog TV live. In this case, you receive messages from overlay low intermittent flow in Windows Media Center.

  Windows Media Center monitor the inflow of over-the-air television. Without this follow-up, the bit rate very low fall when the analog input of the TV is low or does not have a signal. This causes a black screen or a static screen. With this follow-up, Windows Media Center displays a message of overlay to indicate a possible problem with the inflow during the analog input of the TV is low or does not have a signal.

  However, the method that is used to monitor the inflow on analog signals is too sensitive. This may cause a false alarm of a low flow.

  Note Several regions have switched over to digital broadcasting. There are hardware configurations in digital programs to convert the digital signal into an analog signal. "These configurations can include set-top boxes and digital-analog-switch-boxes".

  Difficulty 981130 quote:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/981130

  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  2nd possible solution from Microsoft Support;

  An update is available for Windows Media Center in Windows 7. This update corrects a blocking problem that occurs when you use a TV tuner in Windows Media Center. When this problem occurs, you may experience one of the following symptoms:

  • You receive an error message similar to the following, when there is no conflict apparent tuner:
    Conflict of tuner
  • You receive an error message similar to the following when there is available tuners:
    No tuner available to meet the current demand
  • The Windows Media Center Receiver Service (Ehrecvr.exe) stops responding and you have to restart the computer to recover this service. »

  Quote from Micorsoft difficulty 981129

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/981129

  I did this as detailed as possible to help others with similar problems.

  I believe that Micorsoft hotfix support kb 981130 will solve my problem with loss of signal and gel of the records.   But the solution is designed for windows 7 and there is no information on the page for Windows Vista.

  Summation:

  Problem: Loss of signal and inability to record in Windows Media Center Vista

  Material: Hauppauge Wintv HVR - 850 with software wintv7 and drivers updated.

  Q 1 the solutions above Ko 98130 will work for Windows Vista Media Center?

  Q 2 is there a solution similar to 981130 available KB?

  Are Q 3 there other possible solutions for the loss of signal in Windows Media Center in Vista?

  Thanks for your help, I hope you can answer quickly.

  Richard

  Hello, Richard

  Do you still have the same problem after performing the steps that was you on the list?

  If so, you can try to run a SFC scan to make sure that the system files are intact: How to use the tool File Checker system to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files on Windows Vista or Windows 7

  The only other option I can think is that the signal is in fact weak and therefore, the signal is lost.

  Assuming that the signal strength is good and the System File Checker was not working, the next step that I have to recommend would be to back up your files on an external and reinstall Windows:

  Install, reinstall, or uninstall Windows
  Back up your files

  David
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Problem changing channels in Windows 7 Media Center

  My Windows XP Media Center 2005 machine had a hard drive crash, and so I just replaced with a Windows 7 machine, also with a TV tuner.

  Old set up has worked perfectly, blaster/transmitter infrared has been able to control the cable box - Scientific Atlanta Explorer 2200 to Comcast.

  Set up the new machine, also with the IR Blaster.  New machine can change the channel correctly in 'Live TV'.  It works by pressing a channel upward / channel down, or entering the channel number.

  But when machine is trying to change the channel to start a new record, or jump off the Media Center Guide, it shows that the first digit, and then displays the cable box '? "and does not change the channel.  So I think it's something that the decoder does not correctly or correctly, interpret or Windows has problems, change the signal.

  I have experimented with different requirements of speed of IR and whether or not he must enter/OK but have not been able to make it work.

  Thoughts of what he must try or change then?

  Thanks for any help.

  Update on my original post.  I "think" I have success.  I am now able to change the channel using the guide and the system can change the channel while recording in the background.

  I went from the Scientific American cable on a 'Digital Transport adapter"box that Comcast sent me.  The manufacturer of the box is listed as "Made in China for Technicolor", and is the model number: DCI105COM1.  The box is extremely

  For the settings, I had to use: 3 digits, enter the channel number and the speed of the middle.

  Let's give it a few weeks and see how it works and if there are differences in quality.

• Windows XP Media Center 2005 cannot connect to the Internet

  Dear all,

  I'm having a problem with Windows XP Media Center 2005. The problem is that when I connect the cable from the modem to the laptop, I only send packets without receiving. The IP address I get is also 169.254.207.207, which is not a valid IP address to connect to the internet, and so I guess that something is blocking the laptop to get the IP address. Another thing I noticed is that when I turned off the modem and restart it, I have connectivity maybe 5 seconds and then return to no connectivity.

  You guys can tell me what is the problem, and if I have to download something but in addition to the internet so that I can get my laptop to work. That said, I can connect to wireless with no problems.

  Thanks for your help and your time

  Martyna

  Hello

  Sorry for the question but what modem did you mean?
  A simple analog modem or DSL (broadband) modem that supports support a LAN connection.
  If you mean the second then I would check the TCP/IP settings in the properties of LAN card. The settings should be set to automatic

  You should also check that you firewall settings.

• Qosmio F30: How-to: Manual Installation of Windows Xp Media Center Edition 2005

  Manual installation of Windows Xp Media Center Edition laptop Toshiba Qosmio F30 computer 2005
  Last updated October 3, 2006

  Important notes before starting:

  1 - the steps used for "Toshiba Qosmio F30" and for others models Qosmio that comes with "Intel Centrino Duo" Cpu and Xp Media Center 2005 installed.

  2. apply these steps if you have previous experience in the installation of Windows Xp, if you have that experience, then you can use the provided recovery CD to restore your system.

  3 - Windows Xp Media Center Cd is not provided with your laptop, if you have the Cd you can purchase from many online shops and in this case you will get the product key valid Windows Xp which you'll not need (because you already have one, you will find in it a small sticker on the back of your laptop and you can activate your Windows with it).
  In other words (you need for the first and the second Cd of Windows Xp Mce 2005 SP2 Oem).

  4. do not try to implement these measures on the other Versions of Windows Xp, use "Windows Xp Media Center Edition 2005 Sp2 Oem" only

  5. you must have the Usb floppy drive to install "Toshiba Raid Controller", it can be installed that by having the driver on a floppy disk and pressing F6 during the setup of Windows Xp, if you do not install the Raid driver then will Windows Xp does not recognize your hard drive.

  6 - notice of disclaimer
  I don't will not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or allegedly caused by or in connection with the use of this site or its content, including but not limited to delays, omissions and inaccuracies in content.

  Steps to follow:

  1 create drivers Cd of "Toshiba help utility", you should see the Toshiba help icon on the desktop, and then in the Toshiba help choose the "protect & difficulty" tab, you will find the Option ' create drivers & tools Cd "and insert a Cd Virgin to write to this
  "If this Option did not work, then you must install the restore Cd to get this job", the drivers are installed in a folder called Toolscd in the C:"" drive. To install your recovery Cd Power on your laptop and the "F12" hold and use the arrow keys to select the icon of the CD to boot from the Cd.

  2. create the Toshiba Raid since the driver Cd driver, the Toshiba Raid driver must be added during the Installation of Windows XP when they are asked to "Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or Raid Driver".
  To do this, insert the Cd of ' Windows' drivers, it will run automatically or Run "Browser.Exe" inside the Cd The 'Raid Driver' and click on Select 'Installation', it will show you the Raid driver files, insert A Blank Floppy and copy the files in The Floppy 'To be sure that all the files be on the root of The Floppy' or to download the Toshiba RAID driver from the Toshiba web page download driver and extract the file zip on a diskette. Yet once, all files must be at the root of the floppy disk not in a folder"

  3 - Connect your Usb floppy drive and insert your Cd of Windows Xp Mce 2005 1 turn on your laptop Hold "F12" and use the arrow keys to select the icon of the CD to boot from the Cd.
  When you get the Message «Press any key to boot from CD...» ", press a button, if you do not press a key, it does not start from CD-ROM, press F6 when prompt to 'press F6 if you need to install a third party Scsi or Raid Driver".
  The Setup program continues until you are asked if you want to "S = specify additional device. Press' and specify the driver Toshiba Raid for Xp. press "enter" to continue with the Installation.
  Do not upgrade your Installation of Xp, start new Windows Installation and Partition on your hard drive, Windows Installation will be ask you to insert Cd 2, and will copy some files and will ask continue you to insert Cd 1 once again, with the installation until Windows finish the installation of the.

  4 - after Windows finishes the Installation insert the Cd drivers and select "Microsoft Updates" from the Drivers Cd click 'Installation' button, click on "Qfe" and ONLY install the following updates (don't let the updates restart your PC until you have finished installing all of the updates)
  A Q896256
  DIFFICULTY 'computers that are running Windows Xp Service Pack 2 and that are equipped with multiple processors that support processor power management features may experience decrease in performance'
  B Q910437
  DIFFICULTY 'High Hit Count Watson Crash in Wu Client '.
  C Q889673
  DIFFICULTY "Hardware (Dep) - computer activated may quit unexpectedly after recovery from sleep mode or hibernation in Windows Xp Service Pack 2"
  D - Q896243 (very Important, this will make SD and MMC cards for work)
  DIFFICULTY "ADD Support high-speed SD card"
  Other updates are not required to install, because you will install it later when you run Microsoft updates website updated Microsoft after finishing to activate your Windows.

  5 - Download and run "Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility' of the Intel Web site
  (Restart your PC after Installation)
  Do not install "Driver Chipset" since the drivers Cd, this is an old Version, try installing the most recent from the link above.

  6 - install the "Display Driver" of the Cd of drivers (no need to reboot).
  Note: To avoid annoying Messages to drivers during Installation to do the following: -.
  Go to control panel, system, Hardware, player signature properties, select "ignore - install the software...". »
  Go to control panel, system, hardware, Windows Update properties, select never 'search Windows Update for drivers'

  7. now you must configure your Internet connection and activate your Windows so that you can run "Windows Updates" from the Microsoft Windows Update Web site
  Your Internet may need one of the following drivers (depending on your Modem)
  A if you your Internet through LAN then install the 'network' of the driver Cd driver.
  B if you your grace wireless Internet then install the wireless network driver "" of the driver Cd.
  C if your Internet via USB then install the driver provided by the manufacturer of your Modem.
  D if your Internet through Dial-Up connection and then install the "audio driver" driver CD, this driver will install the audio driver and activate the Modem device and a Message appeared "find new hardware, peripheral Modem" ignores the Message and restart your PC then install "Modem Driver" of the driver Cd.

  8. now, go to the Windows Update Web Site and install all required updates "try to run Windows updates several times until you install all updates, because initially, Web site will updated Windows Installer 3 files only after this restart, your computer and go to the Windows Update Site again and continue to install updates. ", select the custom updates and install all critical and optional updates to date."

  9 - install "Common Modules" of the driver CD this module is an essential component on Windows XP systems, it is necessary to other original programming TOSHIBA works correctly.

  10 continue to install the other drivers and Utilities CD of drivers, but do not install the drivers following: -.
  Atheros Client Utility "no need".
  Bluetooth Monitor "do not install, install only the"Bluetooth Stack".

  Enjoy your PC powerful Qosmio Toshiba laptop.

  Hi Reaver, thanks for the installation instructions wonderful. I think that you have contributed to many users here.

  Ciao

• Qosmio G50 - cannot install the FM Tuner in Windows Vista Media Center?

  Can someone help me get the most out of Windows Vista media center with my new Qosmio G50.

  There is a tuner inside this laptop and I have the antenna and its plugged in. The drivers all seem to be installed but WMC tells me that I don't have the hardware to run FM stations and I can't make it work. Also, I can't record library but although I can't watch TV no problem at all.

  Someone out there have the answer?

  Hello

  Are you sure that your equipped G50 FM tuner to 100%?

  As I know a few models of G50 has been equipped with a tuner TV with antenna TV port that allows to connect a coaxial cable to this port to watch a TV program and then save.
  But as I said earlier, this feature is not included with all models of G50.

  Sorry, but I didn't find any info regarding the FM tuner.

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  I have a satellite A100 PSAA9E and I was wondering if there is no driver for this edition of windows yet or if there is no alternative that is pro XP drivers should work?

  Thank you
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  Hello

  On this page of Toshiba, you will find drivers for different units.
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/cgi-bin/ToshibaCSG/download_drivers_bios.jsp?service=EU

  Win MCE drivers are not available for Satellite A100, only Win XP.
  Jasmin said, you can try to use the Windows XP drivers as the Win MCE is a WinXP with additional features.
  Check it out

• Side effects of installing windows xp service pack 3 upgrade on windows xp media center edition version 2002 service pack 2

  Will there be side effects to install windows xp service pack 3 update on my windows xp media center edition version 2002 service pack 2?

  Done correctly, installation of SP3 will have as a side effect, a very beneficial: Extended Support for WinXP (x 86) SP2 ends July 13, 2010. After this date, computers that run Windows XP SP2 will NOT be offered additional security updates critical (x 86), automatic updates do not work, and Windows Update Web site is not accessible until SP3 is installed.

  How TO get a computer running WinXP SP2 fully patched
  http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.WindowsXP.General/MSG/a066ae41add7dd2b

• Windows 7 media center tv guide planning lost .dll

  My anti-virus found a .dll suspect something like a regular planning. I deleted the .dll file and it seems that it was necessary for the update to Windows 7 media center tv guide (now displays the available data). I have reset media center several times with no luck. Unfortunately, I can't restore to an earlier date or obtain the file from my Recycle Bin. I still have Windows 7 64 bit upgrade disk if I can find the name of the file and know where to copy it in.

  Thanks for your help,

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  Hi jqh947,

  1. you remember which dll file has been deleted?

  I would say Mr scanner SFC on the computer that would be a system file corrupt on the computer search and replace.

  The analysis may take some time, so be patient. Windows allows to fix corrupt or missing files it finds. If the information of the installation CD is required to fix the problem, you may be asked to insert your Windows Vista installation CD.

  For more information please visit the link below.

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  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  I hope this helps!

  Halima S - Microsoft technical support.

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• Windows xp Media Center from windows xp media center for windows 7

  I have windows xp media center 11.  I need to have windows 7 to be able to configure the USB tv tuner to record/watch tv programs

  Hi Bevtravel,

  Windows Media Center on Windows XP, like Windows 7, can use external USB TV Tuner to watch/record TV. Make sure that external USB TV Tuner is compatible with the version of Windows Media Center that you have on your computer (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, etc.).

  Access the link to learn more about recording TV in Media Center.

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

  Besides the link above, you can also access the following link to see what all is possible in Windows XP Media Center against Windows 7.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/compare?T1=tab20

  Thank you and best regards,

  Srinivas R

  Microsoft technical support.

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• backup windows 7 media center settings (including the list of strings)

  Hello

  Does anyone know how to save the settings of windows 7 media center (including the list of channels)?

  all this remains under a specific folder?

  TX

  Hello, baruchno

  There is no built-in support for media backup Center settings. You can leave comments asking this feature at the following link: http://mymfe.microsoft.com/Windows%207/Feedback.aspx?formID=195

  For reference, Media Center stores the settings to: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\eHome

  David
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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