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• Windows Media Center Guide not updated lists of TV of Zap2It passed tuesday.21.07.15

  Overview: Windows Media Center (WMC) is provided to ads of TV via the WMC Guide, of Zap2It.  If you go on the website of Zap2It TV listings *, about 2 weeks ago from future TV ads.  When the WMC Guide is set to day, & functions correctly, these same 2 weeks of TV programs are downloaded into WMC.  If we could use the Zap2It site to schedule the recording of television programs, then we would not need the WMC Guide to download.

  It is very early Sunday asof this announcement; the WMC Guide didn't really update for about 9 days... There's only TV ads through Tuesday, in about 3 days.  The update of the WMC Guide seems to work fine, it connects with the site or the source or whatever/where he gets the Guide of... but they say, "The PSE Listing is already up to date", even if, obviously, is NOT "up-to-date".  I'm getting now, 'you only have 3 days of registration!, you must update the Guide!' scare-messages every time I go to the WMC, and I click on update the Guide, but all also when I manually run it, just as when WMC runs automatically update Guide, it isn't actually updated!

  To be clear: I use Win7Pro64bit; -ALL-all the updates, Windows software & if not, are daily checked & constantly kept up to date; There has been no changes to the computer, & it works like a dream; WMC works the same, the update of the WMC Guide works exactly the same, the only exception being that, "that the EPG Listings package is already updated" thing, when he has actually updated the WMC Guide.

  So Please do not post those standard, boilerplate answers for updating Windows & or by disabling caches & or such other hoax explosive...  The problem is almost certainly with the Microsoft, Windows, WMC, Zap2It interface.

  You can go on the site Web of Zap2It * yourself!, go!, see for yourself!, the next 2 weeks of TV programs are here!...

  ... then, why are not those TV ads- already & always present -are actually downloaded to WMC?, why isn't the WMC Guide updated?

  ... Thank you!

  w

  [* http://zap2it.com/ | http://tvschedule.zap2it.com/tvlistings/]

  Hello hank1111,

  You can see this thread, including the recent responses, the bottom of page 3 I think:

  Guide not updated Windows Media Center

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_xp-pictures/Windows-Media-Center-Guide-not-updating/8721f207-A694-43CE-bf38-6105968af080

  I'm NOT an expert on these things, but so are ' twisted my arm, I'd suggest the possibility of you as I did to RW:

  «If you still have your Windows OS CD maybe you could try to remove & then reinstalling Windows Media Center entirely?...» I don't know there's a way to do it, but you do not want explicit instructions of any part/whatever ' one who knows what they have everything.  Also, if it is possible to do a total removal/uninstall & reinstall, - vs - a sort of "repair", I'd do the full thing, that simple "repair" can let WMC Guide EPG old and outdated files that could bring you a right of return to the same sorry state of affairs! »

  ... hank good luck!

  w

• Windows Media Center Guide download

  The tv on Windows Media Center guide stop working. When I try to manually load the reports of Windows there is an error and stops the program. I can't record shows longer although a manual put in place to save by train.  Windows says there is an error and stops the program. They have a tuner installed, which was an option on the Dell bought approximately two years.  Was working fine until recently.

  many people are currently having problems of the EPG. Please go to
  http://connect.Microsoft.com/site1145
   
  You may need to register first for this site from Microsoft. Once you connect, you
  should be able to access the feedback on the left tab. You will see all the
  reports of others for that. Start your own, new report.
   
   
  Barb
   
  MVP - Windows/entertainment and connected home
   
  http://digitalmediaphile.com/
   
  Please mark as answer if that answers your question
   
   
   
   

• The Windows Media Center Guide data - channels Incorrect after that provider changes Lineup

  8/1, Cox left HD and SD of The BigTen Network 263/1263 channels for their new channels 109/1109 in the Fairfax area (22307). Zap2it again (24 days later) on their old channels.

  WMC is based exclusively on Zap2it lists of channel in order to settle and watch the channels for CableCard card systems, indicating that there is no way to change/add channels manually. For this reason, we have no way to view the right channels until Zap2it updates the range.

  I tried to contact Zap2it directly, but got no response. It is just 2 channels I know immediately, there are more than likely others also. If Zap2it change their lineups accordingly, is a way to manually manipulate the data updates and Zap2it block? If this isn't the case, Microsoft do anything to this topic?

  Hello Brad,

  Thanks for the reply and we update on the State of the question. I'm sorry for the delay in response. I understand that this question is related to a bad configuration parameter between Media Center and Zap2it.

  Microsoft works with suppliers of different channel to make sure that Windows Media Center is running, but in rare scenarios in one or the other setting may not work as expected.

  I would like to inform you that you can provide your comments to the Microsoft Connect Web site. Your thoughts are valuable for us.

  The Microsoft Connect Web site is a portal to submit questions and comments regarding our Electronic Program Guide (EPG), lack of channels, misaligned, wrong time for shows, lack of network head in Windows Media Center.

  Microsoft Connect Feedback for Windows Media Center

  You can also report this problem to Microsoft online technical Support. The calls support team will be able to provide one on support for this issue.

  Microsoft Support contact us

  Feel free to post on the Microsoft Community, in case you have problems when you are working on Windows. We will be happy to guide you.

• Media Center Guide 'no data available '.

  I noticed that every now and then I see "No Data available" for some channels in the guide. Its random when it happens and what channels show it. The only way that I can't bring back data is to go in the guide editor and make a small change and keep the guide. After recording, the guide is complete again. After a week or two, the same problem is back. Could be timed with the release of the automatic guide.

  The channales than what is happening on are on my list dishnetwork.

  Thoughts?

  Hello NerdBrick,

  Thank you for using Microsoft Vista answers Forum!

  Here are a few possible reasons why you may have this problem with Windows Media Center

  ·         Media Center was unable to download the new registrations.

  ·         Data are not available for your Microsoft TV Listings service provider location.

  ·         Media Center has identified existing data on your computer to be outdated or damaged.

  For more information and how to resolve this problem, follow the guide step by step in the link below

  There is no data available in the Guide

  If please reply and let us know if your problem is resolved or if you need more help.

  David O
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Windows Media Center Guide does not correct list shows

  I use a Vista Home Premium, the other day I reformatted my computer because I had problems with it. everything went well and media center opens and works very well. However, it used correctly list indicated in the guide, no matter what I do, and it worked properly before the reformat. The channels are listed correctly, if TBS is supposed to be on channel 2, according to the guide, is, therefore, when I go to channel 2 I am indeed on TBS station, BUT even if the show is listed as 'Home' in the guide, which is in read mode is like Sienfeld or some other show. Even when I record programs when it starts recording it will tell me 'Reecording House' and when you go to channel his record some other show is apparently on at that time.

  I tried completely relative to the implementation of the centre, tried to re-do ads guide by using 3 or 4 different postcodes, tried to look in my BIOS to see if my system clock is off, I tried looking for an updated driver but can't find the Media Center or don't know what it's called , and nothing has worked so far.

  What is the problem with my Media Center? Is an off clock that actually play the shows at the wrong time? I've been home 3 days now so please if you know EXACTLY what is wrong just to give me a bunch of things to try, and I'll try them

  Thank you

  -Eric

  Hi eps3742,

  This can happen if the media center guide downloads information guide incorrect.
  I suggest that you try to re installation guide and download the guide for registration again and check if it works.

  To set up the Guide listings

  To find your favorite programs more easily, you can configure your Guide lists to match your local service provider's guide listings.
  1. on the Start screen, navigate to tasks, click settings, click TV, click Guide, and then click Set Up Guide ads.
  2. follow the instructions on the screen to configure the list of Guide for your region.

  If you are prompted to select a TV provider and you do not know which one to select, control a recent draft Bill or statement from your TV service provider to find the appropriate information.

  The providers listed in Windows Media Center vary according to the Postal Code or ZIP. If the supplier subscribe is not listed for the ZIP or the Postal Code entered, try entering local codes find the appropriate Guide listings.
  
  Check out the link for more information below.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/set-up-Guide-listings-for-use-in-Windows-Media-Center

  I would also say that you check if the time zone in windows is set correctly.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/set-the-clock

  If the previous step fails, then try to download the cumulative update of the Center media of the KB article below and check.
  
  June 2009 Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/967632

  Troubleshoot Guide downloading problems in Windows Media Center
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-guide-downloading-problems-in-Windows-Media-Center

  I hope this helps!

  Halima S - Microsoft technical support.
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• Impossible to change the Windows Media Center guide to allow the use of ot TV relay stations (translators)

  Live TV with Windows Media Center, where RF channels are different from that of the guide because of the distance TV translators (relay Stations)

  Cannot change the guide to allow the use ot (translators) television relay stations where the RF TV channel is different from the current station. For example, Station POLO6N is 9 RF channel in Eugene, OR, but here on the coast, it is the 35 RF channel. Zip code for our region apparently points to the station itself RF channel and the number of 1092 is shown and dimmed so that it cannot be changed. How the inputs of channel can be modified to adapt to this situation? Here on the coast, we're out of range (mountains, etc.) of the station itself.

  BH

  I have apparently discovered a way to watch and record live TV using Windows Media Center where the geographical area is served by the translators of the TV and the.

  If you configure the TV channels using only NOT the guide and using Add missing channels feature to add and configure the channels you use before you download the guide, you can set the actual RF frequencies of TV translators serving your area. In my case, I had to add the letters TD after the call signs of stations so that when I load the guide, he be to point to the current channel.

  After having added all channels and before loading guide, check the reception using the function designed to help you in the pointing of your antenna. Then load the guide and your channel configuration is retained and stored in a file pref.xml which apparently replaces the channels.xml file created by the loading guide.

  Unfortunately, detailed documentation on the product missing apparently (help files I found only State to follow the guests), or I didn't find it. In all cases, you can use Windows Media Center to watch and record live TV if you live in an area served by the translators/TV relay stations with different channels channels over-the-aor real real TV stations.

  If you find that you need to change a channel, use channel add rather than the function Edit channels, clear the X in the box and start over with this channel.

  BH

• Windows Media Center: guide program does not update

  Hello

  This is my first post here.

  I hope someone can help with Windows Media Center (7) electronic programs guide. For a few weeks now, it did not update properly. We receive updates for the local HD channels only - local standard-def channels or regular cable channels.

  I tried various methods to get MCUPDATE. EXE update completely the EPG, but nothing has worked. The most "promising" indication (regarding an indication as to what happens), we had, is that, sometimes, we get the error message "cannot retrieve updates (error: HeadendID [eight-digit number] is not valid.)»

  I tried to contact Zap2It and they referred me to Microsoft, this is how I found myself here. The procedure for reporting a problem to the EPG is not exactly crystalline, so please bear with me if I did something wrong. (Zap2It gave me a link to https://connect.microsoft.com/site1145, but when I click on "the comments link on the left" as indicated on the page, it just brings back me to the same page).

  If it helps to have this information, we are on Comcast and using a CableCARD in a Ceton InfiniTV 4 PCI - E tuner. We can watch all the channels that we subscribe to, and we can save them manually, but there is no metadata program and we do not have records of the series on cable. Please let me know what I need to do to report this to someone who is able to solve the problem.

  Thank you very much.

  Hello Barb,

  I tried this (evolution of postal codes) last night, one of many new things I've done. I chose the closest city that was not ours and got a little familiar set of guides to the choice. One of them selected and downloaded - but of course the channels does not match.

  We finally had success when I risked to re-run the installation of TV program; My fear was that we might have to re-pair the CableCARD everywhere again, which is a major pain as some cable company RSC have never even heard of him, and even fewer know what to do about this. So go through configuring TV was as a measure of last resort for me.

  But I've learned that we can only accept the existing information of CableCARD in WMC and go on its merry way. We have completed the installation process, enter the correct zip code once again - and this time we got not only all the right-hand lanes, but also a value of 12 days of listings!

  So I'll add new run TV installation for our 'Protocol' in case we ever run into this issue once again. There is great relief in our House!

• Error of update for the Windows Media Center guide

  I have Windows 7 64 bit.  I have been using WMC for local TV listings since I got my new PC in April (more than 9 months) without any problem.  WMC guide is always up to date... no problem.  However, the guide will not is no longer up-to-date.  During an update, everything works fine until it gets to the final stage of the treatment registration guide.  An extract from a newspaper of the observer of the typical events is listed below.

  I tried to redo my setup TV, but has the same problem.  I even tried a zip code different, but still had the same problem.  Using the event log, I discovered that this happened on 10/17/10.  Update been managed in the morning but closed later tonight here.

  19:12:07 - EpgListings extraction.

  19:12:07 - EpgListings of treatment.

  19:12:07 - EpgListing - 7.enc recovery.

  19:12:11 - 189828250_ListingData.mxf extraction.

  19:12:11 - 189828250_ListingData.mxf of treatment.

  19:12:16 - errors during the last update.

  19:12:16 - retries at 10/11/2010 17:30:48.

  Problem solved!

  Found this link which cleans the history for the installation of the TV.

  http://www.hack7mc.com/2009/09/clearing-Guide-data-and-tuner-Setup-from-Windows-7-Media-Center.html

  Deleted the files suggested and went through Setup from scratch and guide downloaded without problem!

  Hope this helps some other poor single frustrated with the same problem.

  Thanks for all the suggestions S.Sengupta.

  B

• Windows Media Center - EPG "no data available" of 01.01.2013

  Can I update my Guide in Media Center - without any error, but almost all my channels will display "no data available" from the 01.01.2013. Everything worked perfectly until now.

  It seems to have been a cut-off time.
  Indicates the end date of the Guide: 08.01.2013 18:59 but he also States date of end 01.01.2013 at 13:00.
  I hope that Microsoft decided not to abandon the Windows 7 Media Center EPG support - this is the reason why I bought my pc in the first place.

  After forcing an update of the guide to update now

• Update of Windows Media Center Guide Channel for Time Warner

  I live in Wichita Falls, TX. Zip code 76301. August 28, 2014 Time Warner Cable updated its guide, change of almost all of their channels. I use the Windows version 7 of the WMC. The Zap2it guide shows that a update for Wichita Falls but WMC list will only show ads for old ads channel guide. When can we expect to have the WMC guide is updated to reflect this change. I can not access the half of the channels because of this. I tried manually update several times but will never display the guide to update the lists. Please fix this.

  Saturday, August 30, 2014 22:12:04 + 0000, themightygeckoe wrote:
   
  > I live in Wichita Falls, TX. Zip code 76301. August 28, 2014 Time Warner Cable updated its guide, change of almost all of their channels. I use the Windows version 7 of the WMC. The Zap2it guide shows that a update for Wichita Falls but WMC list will only show ads for old ads channel guide. When can we expect to have the WMC guide is updated to reflect this change. I can not access the half of the channels because of this. I tried manually update several times but will never display the guide to update the lists. Please fix this
   
  You must report this to http://connect.microsoft.com/site1145 - you may need
  to create an account and then login to see the feedback link on the left. You
  can simply copy and paste the info you have stated here. I hope that someone will see
  it.
   
  In the meantime, you might want to try a nearby postal code that may have the
  new range to see if it is available there.
   
   
   
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• Windows Media Center has stopped updating the lists Guide for Windows 7

  Windows 10 will go out the next Wednesday July 29, 2015. I have Windows 7 and I have technical problems with the Guide in Windows Media Center lists. This isn't updated Guide lists and I wonder if this problem is related to the upgrade of Windows 10?

  I called a technician to answer Microsoft desktop and the technician fixed my computer errors. Unfortunately, he could not fix this problem. Even though I always reset and auto update of listings in the Guide, the result will prove be the same with "no data."

  Windows Media Center has given me many error messages:

  Windows Media Center

  "Windows Media Center has corrected a problem with your registration data and will download the Guide even once. You should review your records to make sure they are always planned properly. »

  Failed to download

  "The new TV configuration data could not be downloaded. Existing data, if any, will be used as you continue by configuring the TV signal. »

  Downloadable guide is not available

  "Downloadable TV Program Guide listings are not available due to previous failures of download. For more information, right-click on the Windows Media Center system tray icon and open Windows Media Center update log. Select back to try again. You may be able to get the TV show lists, if they are available. »

  Guide download error

  "The Guide could not be downloaded. For more information, then Windows Media Center system tray icon right-click and open Windows Media Center update log. »

  I can watch TV on the computer using Windows Media Center and manually record TV shows, but it is difficult for me to record TV shows without ads Guide on Windows Media Center.

  Note to update (as of August 2, 2015):

  The Electronic Program Guide (EPG) for Windows Media Center Guide ads was already programmed by zap2it until July 21. After July 21, zap2it is no longer can update the lists Guide for Windows Media Center.

  July 23, Rovi Corporation's new Electronic Program Guide (EPG) for Windows Media Center Guide ads.

  From 23 July, listings in Windows Media Center Guide is running back to normal for Windows 7 users.

  My Guide Panel is equipped with a selector more [on the listings in the Guide] where is the expiration date. I hope that Microsoft does not support Windows 7 WMC.

  Please don't waste your time trying to solve the WMC, it is the expiration of the license that is causing the problem. I know it's frustrating.

  On the other hand, is - can anyone say with certainty that WMC is available on Windows 10? No charge for the upgrade to Windows 7?

  The way I see it, not providing the function of key in W7 WMC guide is motivation upgrading to W10, assuming that WMC is available.

  Hopefully Microsoft will give us the fix for WMC in W7.

• How can I copy my Karaoke from CD + G on Windows Media Center records and have my collection on my laptop?

  I have a nice collection of karaoke disc CD + G I want to be able to copy on my media center windows and being able to have my accessible karaoke music on my laptop.  I need to connect my laptop to my home entertainment center and have our usual karaoke fun nights with friends and family.  It told me that windows media center would be perfect for this because it can categorize my music and make it easy to locate our favorite songs and so on please help me to find the solution to my situation.  We do not want to download karaoke from the internet, we simply want to use what we have.

  Given that technical issues are inappropriate in the forum comments responses, I moved your post to the windows ' Music and Sound: forum.»  Always include your version of Windows when you post.

  Karaoke CD is not normal music CD, I think that you will need a program.  I don't think that Windows Media Center can read data from subtrack.  See this: http://experts.windows.com/frms/windows_entertainment_and_connected_home/f/25/t/11036.aspx

  A codec for karaoke claiming to allow Windows Media Player to manage the CD + G discs can be found here: http://sourceforge.net/projects/karaoke-dx/files/

  Here's a helpful article: http://www.ehow.com/how_6751253_copy-karaoke-discs.html.

  Also visit http://www.tricerasoft.com/index2.html or http://www.mtu.com/index.htm

• Media center guide ads download problem

  My media center 2005 with Rollup 2 installed, will not update my guide channel registrations beyond this Sunday afternoon (14/08/11) download?  I went to windows update. Nothing to update. Help!

  Hi Artemis42,

  I would say looking at the troubleshooting in this thread and see if it helps solve your problem:
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-windows_programs/Windows-Media-Center-guide-wont-download/85fb80d7-C047-4b17-B6C9-4c5665d52fd4
  Also:
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-sound/Windows-Media-Center-program-guide/f05f69c7-6456-4117-B302-27c08886ea1e

• working___ stop in Windows media center

  In this forum, an answer was no problem stopping.  It seems to be a big problem with your consumers.  I don't see any solution yet with other users.  Were there an answer to this question?  Y at - it a update or windows 7 is required to solve this problem?  Or does?

  Hi Win22,

  A. when exactly do you get this error?

  B. were there any changes made recently on your computer?

  C. what measures have you tried?

  I suggest you follow these methods if you have not tried them on your computer.

  Method 1

  Step 1

  This problem occurs if the Windows Media Center update process (Mcupdate.exe) cannot access the Windows Media Center to store data if the data store is damaged. So, try to rebuild the Media Center data store. To do this, follow these steps:

  1 exit any running instance of Windows Media Center.

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

  To remove the file, follow these steps:

  a. click on start

  (b) in the Open box of start search, type % systemdrive%\programdata\microsoft\ehome and then click OK.

  c. in the details, click pane right mediacenterdatastore.db and then click on remove.

  d. click Yes to confirm that you want to move the Mediacenterdatastore.db file to the trash.

  3. start Windows Media Center.

  If the step above does not help, try step 2

  Step 2

  1. click on the Start button

  2. Select Control Panel.

  3. double-click on the Administrative Tools icon

  4. double-click on Services.

  5. scroll through the list of Services and find Windows Media Center Receiver service. You may need to expand the name column by dragging the right side of the column heading.

  6. right click Windows Media Center Receiver Service, and then select Properties.

  7. click on the connection tab, and then select the Local System account

  8. click on apply and then click OK a warning of Services.

  Method 2: new user account

  1. open user accounts by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, click user accounts and family safety (or by clicking on user accounts, if you are connected to a network domain), and then clicking user accounts.

  2. click on manage another account.  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

  3. click on create a new account.

  4. type the name you want to assign to the user account, click an account type, and then click on create an account.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/fix-a-corrupted-user-profile

  Hope this has been helpful.

  Bindu S - Microsoft Support
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