Windows Media Center, detection of hidden files (Win 7 Prof)

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• Windows Media Center detects digital channels on the air, but will not display them.

  To Feb. 1. 2010 my Vista Media Center has changed.  For example 1081 channel is now displayed in 1221.  Other Canadian channels were similarly renumbered.  Guide listings are correct.  The digital signal strength is all green bars.  My TV captures this channel 8.1 very well using the same antenna.  Everything has been working great until this renumbering.  Now only 2 of my 6-channel OTA work!  I love my Media Center for its PVR and want to come back!

  Dave, Blaine, WA, 98230 zip

  Update.

  The downloaded guide information are preferable.  Channel 1081 revives 1081 (instead of 1221), and it works!

  To sum up - around February 1, information (channel numbers) for several digital stations guide live has changed, and he followed that I couldn't receive the channels despite all my efforts.  My viewing dropped 5 2 stations.  With the latest download of zip code 98230, I'm at 4.  Good.

  There are two problems.  Channel 1021 (CBUTDT) is always numbered in 1581.  Despite the green bars in the "force of the digital signal", there is no photo.  I added manually 1021 nothing helps.  The second problem is that channel KVOSDT 1121 is still called by the BBC-3 guide with no ads, and it is not possible to assign KVOS ads to this channel, which disables the recording.

  I have the Olympics in HD, and I'm very happy for that!

  Dave

• My Windows Media Center 12 disappeared from my Win 7 home premium.

  I searched all files in each folder and can't find it anywhere. How can I download and reinstall. I do not have a backup

  Win 7 was one installed at the Dell factory. I continue to say it comes with Win 7 Home Premium, but nowhere I down can it load again

  Hold down the windows logo key and press the R key,

  Then copy and paste this in the box and good.

  %windir%\ehome\ehshell.exe

• Windows Media Center does not display my photos. I tried to re-setup my album and it shows my files but no pictures in them. I can see my photos in all viewers

  all my photos are in JPEG format, I download my photos on several websites and on my Windows live.com page, I also see with Windows Live Photo Gallery, I use Adobe Photoshop 7 to edit and save my pictures in .jpeg format, I can visualize in Picasa, PhotoStudio, ZoomBrowers EX etc.. I can spend my photos to one of my other computers and my pictures by e-mail, and they can be consulted. I open one of my photos in Photoshop and saved in a folder on my desktop in .jpeg and .bmp and it does not display. I sort my folder in date and make sure that hidden files is checked. I know I'm missing something, but still nothing.

  Hello
   
  Welcome to the Microsoft Answers site!
   
  How long have you had this problem?

  All files compatible photo in your library in Windows will appear in Media Center, including whatever it is stored in the folder my pictures or public photo. If you store images somewhere else, like an external hard drive, you can add them to the Media Center as well. To learn how, see Add files to media in Windows Media Center.

  The following is a list of reasons why an image will not display in Media Center, as well as suggestions for correcting the problem.

  • The picture file type is not supported in Media Center. For example, some digital camera photos are saved in the RAW file format, which is not supported in Media Center. If you have a photo editing software, try to open the picture in that program, and then resaving in a file type that is supported (for example, JPEG). To see what types of files are supported in Media Center, see file types supported by Windows Media Center.

  • The file is corrupted. If this is the case, try to open the image in another photo editing program, and then save it back into a different file type. For more information on the damaged files, see the files corrupted: frequently asked questions.

  • The file is hidden. You can view a hidden file by changing its properties in Windows. For more information, see Show hidden files.

  Please see the article for more details below:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/working-with-pictures-in-Windows-Media-Center-frequently-asked-questions

  Back to us for assistance.
   
  Kind regards
  Savan - Microsoft technical support.

• Windows Media Center ERROR: "some of the files needed to play radio or video are missing or corrupt." In Vista x 64

  It was working fine last week and now I get this error in Windows Media Center, "some of the files needed to play radio or video are missing or corrupt.
  Record of components Windows Media Center may have failed. »

  HUH?

  I use Vista x 64.

  I looked this error and ran sfc/scannow in administrator mode.  It took about 15 minutes and he said that some errors have been found that cannot be fixed.  I can NOT open the log file to display errors, because when I find it and click on it, it says "access denied."

  The basis going on, and made the Windows Update, I just ran on 13 April to break and corrupt something?

  I fixed that by returning to NVIDIA 196.21 driver version.

• Windows media center ir hardware not detected units

  Hi all

  It's my whole first time attempt to install a tv tuner and set up and I have difficulties. I try configuring a hauppauge hvr 1850 in windows media center on windows 7 64 bit. My TV provider is directv and windows media center detects my decoder when it searches for tv signals. It does not detect my tv tunter as well, but he says no signal and I have to configure manually. After you manually configure my tv tuner, I get another message saying "ir hardware not found." I tried a lot of workarounds and none of them does not seem to work, I have a windows media center certified remote provided with my tv tuner and I can control everything in windows media center, but it stops said ir hardware not detected. I need help serious because I am running out of options. Does anyone use directv on this particular tv tuner?

  Have you downloaded Windows Media Center remote control receiver/blaster configuration utility?

  Go through the procedure step by step, as described in the following article: -.

  Windows Media Center double Tuner and decoder Setup

  (in your case STB single)

• All programs open with Windows media center

  File as window Media Center control all my files... instead of my file showing the logo of IE my files now display the logo of windows media... I can't open any files or connect to the internet! now all files myself directly toward the center of the media. Help

  Hi Globaltime,

  1. did you of recent changes on the computer?

  2 are you able to access the programs in the start menu?

  Method 1

   

  Run the fix it available in the below Microsoft article and check if it works.

  When you run an .exe on a Windows Vista-based or Windows 7 computer file, the file may start another program

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950505

  Method 2

  If the previous step fails, then you need restore the file associations for programs that are open with Windows media center.

  Change the programs that Windows uses by default

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/change-which-programs-Windows-uses-by-default

  I hope this helps!

  Halima S - Microsoft technical support.

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• Problem downloading itunes for Windows Media Center Library

  Error code indicates that I have a missing codec?  Where can I find it and how do I install it?

  Hello

  You try to move the files to iTunes library to the library in Windows Media Center?

  Visit the following link and check out the following links.
  a. file types supported by Windows Media Center
  b. add multimedia files to Windows Media Center.
  c. Codecs: frequently asked questions.

  Link: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/File-types-supported-by-Windows-Media-Center

  Hope this will help you to understand the types of files supported by Windows Media Center and install the required codec.
   
  Kind regards
  Syed V
  Answers from Microsoft supports the engineer.

• How to send slide shows in Windows Media Center?

  Use media center units

  How to export or send the slides that are in Media center?  Where these files reside?

  Hello ValdesR,

  The photos that appear in the slide show Windows Media Center are images that are located in the images folder and all folders are selected during the installation of the library of Windows Media Center that contain photo files.

  You can burn the DVD slideshow directly from Windows Media Center, and then share the media although he has not an option to send the slideshow directly from Windows Media Center. To burn photo slideshow in Windows Media Center on a DVD, please see the following link create a slide show with music .

  For more information about the game or customizing slide shows in Windows Media Center, refer to the link below:

  Play video and watch pictures in Windows Media Center

  I hope this information is useful.

  Thank you

  Mary
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• How to delete many files duplicate music in Windows Media Center

  How to remove several duplicate files Windows Media Center music

  I am running Windows 7 64 bit with Windows Media Center and I have a 2 TB external drive, I keep all my multimedia (music/movies) and I just realized that my entire music library has been duplicated several times that I now have 4-5 copies of each music file in my library on my external hard drive. It is not duplicate my movies (thank God!) Why is this happening? How can I get rid of the duplicates? and how can I prevent this from happening in the future?

  You can also see duplicates in Windows Media Player library?

  Because Media Center uses the same library as WMP, I suggest that you try to reset the media library of WMP. Note firstly reset the library will make you lose all play counts and ratings too. Then, follow these steps:

  -Restart the PC.
  -Click Start, type services.msc in the search field and press ENTER. In Services, locate the Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service. If its status is started, double-click on the service and click on stop.
  -Click Start, type %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft in the search field and press ENTER. This folder opens in Windows Explorer.
  -In this folder, delete the folder Media Player. If you do not see the folder, then it is probably hidden. Set Explorer to view the hidden files and folders and show protected system files.
  -Launch WMP, your library will have been reset and will be rebuilt. Check if the duplicates have been fixed.

• "Windows Media Center cannot detect the IR control cables, which are necessary to control the set-top box. Fixing parts IR that supports the IR control cables and then try again. IR HARDWARE NOT FOUND ".

  Original title: when setting up Windows Media Center, I get the error message: "IR hardware not detected".

  I have an internal TV Tuner that has been installed by HP, when I bought recently a "computer build-your-own." (According to the control panel Device Manager, my tuner is a Win TV HVR 1290, made by Hauppauge). The computer came with Windows 7. While installing Windows Media Center, after setting up the TV Signal (on channel 3) I am able to see a video thumbnail on my computer screen. I am also able to change the channel using my remote control U-Verse (not the Windows remote control supplied with the computer). So far so good! I then hit next and get the following message: "Windows Media Center cannot detect the IR control cables, which are necessary to control the set-top box. Fixing parts IR that supports the IR control cables and then try again. IR HARDWARE NOT FOUND ".  After you receive this message, the installation procedure is completed. I called HP that support intalled the tuner. They had not the slightest idea what to do. I then called Hauppage customer (manufacturer of TV Tuner). They said that I need to plug one end of the IR Blaster cable that shipped with the computer in a slot in the back of my computer (they told me which slot). They said so to run the IR all the way cable to my cable box and the other end of the cable to my cable box of band. They said it was necessary to be able to use my Microsoft Remote to instruct the box to change channels (cable IR stuck on the box). I told her that I did not use the Microsoft Remote, I could change the channel with my U-verse remote (that I preferred to use anyway). He said that it took the cable on the band decoder in order to remove the error message and the installation of Windows Media Center. I then called U-Verse technical adapter who informed me of their set-top boxes (made by Cisco Systems) do not have the ability to receive signals IR IR Blaster cable (or any othe IR signal source). Microsoft is apparently not understand how U-Verse set-top boxes are designed to work and sells a product incompatible remote control/IR. My question is this: How do I set up Windows Media Center, in order to avoid getting the error message "IR hardware not detected" when you install Windows Media Center and just use the remote control of the U-Verse that I prefer to use in the first place. Once understand you this point, please send the information to HP, At & T U-Verse and others. Thank you.

  Ron, I have something for you!

  and for all the people who have this problem :)

  Hi, I had the time of IR not detected in Windows 7 Ultimate with a TV wonder 650 card and a box of digital adapter from Verizon for my PC... Go on the road to installation and after the Media Center channel search, choose manual configuration. Choose the aerial signal (I aso picked after this analog) l. After he sought more, he finds no channels.  Do not be afraid. Just accept it and go to the main settings page in the Mediacenter. If I remember correctly, then select TV Guide. Choose Add channel. I added the channel 3.

  Since my Verizon box has no IR for the computer, I added the channel 3 for the media Center and I change the channels with my Verizon remote. All my stations in the Verizon box go to Channel 3.

  The story here is so, for some reason any Windows detects that only my box channel signal TV and you must manually configure the media center on the air, then go to settings and add the channel you want in the guide.

  Why the guide TV control which channel you can tune is beyond me, but the scanner locks all channels, it does not detect. they must be added manually in the guide.

  My TV works and looks okay now.

  It actually works!

  the only problem is that it is not in HD

  but there is something

  
  

• Windows Media Center - why it cannot detect TV?

  I used Qosmioplayer and it detects the TV from my Sky Digibox very well signal. However, I would like to record TV with my laptop and when I try to set up the TV using Windows Media Center, it cannot detect anything. I tried every possible permutation and the manual does not give pointers...

  Why the Qosmiplayer works for the entrance to Sky TV, but not the media library?

  Please help it's driving me crazy!

  I assume you are using a lead of areal coaxial standard to connect to your sky box? If so, you need to know which way the sky is coming in the. To do this, use the Qomsio drive to search for channels and when it detects the signal from Sky, it will tell you which way it is passed on. Something like channel 36. OK, now you have this information, start the machine and go into Media Center. You must manually add this channel. As Media center works with the EPG, all channels such as the skyinput must be added.

  So, in the main menu, go to

  Settings > TV > Guide > add missing channels > add channel

  Now enter the channel name you want displayed when viewing. IE SKY.

  Now you enter the channel number 36 IE that you got the Qosmio engine. This will now be held on the next available channel. IE 6/7/8 etc. Everything do you now is go to the channel and it appears at the entrance to heaven.

  Hope this helps

• CIMG files will be displayed in Windows Media Center

  I cut and copyied photos from an SD card to my computer hard drive and a cd, now I can't open the photos stored in windows media center. Help, please. There is a blue file with a number of file with full photo information. When I click to open the photo, I get a message stating that the file cannot be opened.

  Additional wire duplicate content:

  Copy the .img files

  How can I transfer (copy or cut) a .img file of Medis Center window? There is not a transfer function that I can find.

  Hi Mcr5962,

  ·         What operating system is installed on the computer?

  You can use the Viewer Windows photo to open photos or images. Windows Media Center does not support the .img file and cannot be opened with Windows Media Center.

  View and use your pictures in Windows Photo Viewer

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-CA/Windows7/view-and-use-your-pictures-in-Windows-Photo-Viewer

  For more information on the management of files of Windows Media Center, see the article:

   

  Types of files supported by Windows Media Center

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-CA/Windows7/file-types-supported-by-Windows-Media-Center

  Let us know if this information useful.

• Whenever I click on a shortcut, it goes directly to Windows Media Center. Even when I click on the internet or try to look at the files. Help, please!

  The Windows Media Center has things where I can watch vidoes watch pictures and movies and tv watching sport and see my tasks and extra.

  When I look at the title of the property, in general, the file is called: ehshell.exe

  It is by Microsoft Corporation any accident about 2 months ago that just, it started showing the Windows Media Center.

  Help, please!

  Hello

  Run this fixit:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950505

• How to restore my files out of windows media center?

  for some reason when I saved a file in another file it changed my entire system to play windows media center nonstop... now he always plays and I can't control it.

  My husband has had the same problem for another reason however, he managed to correct the problem by restarting the computer... by pressing the F8 key at all times as it has been restarted.  It opens a window which says "fix."  In this form it was to "restore the computer to an earlier date" as one of his choices.  Go back as much as necessary and click on restore.  It fixed my problem.  I have tried many other alternatives and this is what finally worked.  Another option reopened as Media Center.  Good luck.