Windows Media Center ruins my games

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• I can't find my cursor on windows media center, origin/ea games, windows live games and ea games

  I tried to switch off the cursor trails and still I could not find my cursor

  Hello

  1. What is the serial number and model of the mouse?
  2. you have a multiple monitors connected to your computer?
  3. is this problem only occurs with these specific programs?

  Method 1:
  I suggest you to set up your computer in a clean boot state and check if it helps.

  By setting your boot system minimum state helps determine if third-party applications or startup items are causing the problem.

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or Windows 7:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: After the boot minimum troubleshooting step, follow step 7 in the link provided to return the computer to a Normal startup mode.

  Method 2:

  If the problem persists, I suggest you to update the latest drivers for graphics card and drivers mouse from the manufacturer websites and check if it helps.

  Check out the link:
  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

  I hope this information helps!

• How to listen to Windows Media Center through XBOX through a game?

  How do you listen to Windows Media Center through the Xbox 360 while playing a game at the same time?

  Hi LeprechaunBooty,

  I suggest you to visit the links below and check if it helps.

  http://www.Xbox.com/en-us/pcsetup/

  http://support.Xbox.com/en-us/pages/Xbox-360/how-to/Xbox-360-as-Media-Player/media.aspx

• In Windows Media Center, one of my recorded tv programs blocking WMC, when you place the cursor on the title.

  WMC doesn't crash on any other recorded program tv and all the other game of TV very well.

  Is this perhaps a corupt file?  Where can I find this fmanually file so I can remove it?

  Thanks for your attention!

  Hi ClaytonNagle,

  Thank you for writing to Microsoft Communities. Before you start the troubleshooting steps, I need the following information:

  ·         Did you do changes on the computer before the show?

  ·         What version of the operating system is installed on the computer?

  Follow the steps in the article, and check.

  Solve problems with a Windows Media Center Extender device

  Let us know if you need more assistance. We will be happy to help you.

  Thank you.

• Netflix will not load up to in Windows Media Center more.

  I've had Netflix service for about two months now. Up to two days, I was able to stream movies through Netflix and Windows Media Center option. Now it will not load anything. It will allow me to connect to Netflix, but I can't get something and my instant queue will not charge.

  I get a message stating:

  NO INTERNET CONNECTION:

  The internet connection has been lost. Make sure that your computer is connected to the internet, and then try again.

  Problem is that I'm connected to the internet. (If I was not logged in, they would not connect to Netflix in the first place.)

  I had even gone to the Media Center General settings to test the internet connection and it says that the internet actually works.

  What is going on? I missed something?

  KC

  You can try a system restore on the eve of the update has been installed and see if
  the problem is resolved. Nothing in the update that fell from Netflix,
  but you can certainly try a restore. A restore is a good troubleshooting step
  for beginners.
   
  The game, November 4, 2010 23:28:10 + 0000, KEC86 wrote:
   
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  > I can spread through my web browser, but I would like to know why all of the sudden I can't disseminate via the Media Center. I would like to know what happened and how to fix it. I also appreciate the link provided, but I tried why they suggested, and it did not work. I noticed that there is an update for the Media Center a few days ago. Could this be very probably why Netflix doesn't work anymore?
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  Barb Bowman

  http://www.digitalmediaphile.com

• Windows Media Center is boring

  How can I get Windows Media Center to be opened after the end of any game of MS?

  Hi Professor0,

  Thanks for posting on Microsoft Answers!

  1. you get an error message while you finish a game?
  2 since when you are facing this problem? You did it software and hardware changes recently?
  3 you play the MS games in Windows Media Center?
  4. please check if you are facing the same question when working in safe mode.

  Step 1. Safe mode.
  1. reboot your computer.
  2. when the computer starts, you will see your computer hardware are listed. When you see this information begins to tap the F8 on your keyboard key repeatedly until you are presented with the screen Windows 7 Advanced Startup Options.
  3. using the arrow keys, select the desired option of Mode safe.
  4. press the Enter key on your keyboard to start in safe mode of Windows 7.
  5. when Windows starts, you will be at a typical logon screen. Connect to your computer and Windows 7 goes into safe mode.
  6 do whatever tasks you need and when you are done, reboot to return to normal mode.

  Step 2. Clean boot.
  If the question had existed in Mode safe run mode startup minimum troubleshooting to find the root cause of the problem:
  Clean clean boot:
  1. click on start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.
  The user account control permission.
  If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type
  password, or click on continue.
  2. in the general tab, click Selective startup.
  3. under Selective startup, clear the check box load starting points.
  4. click on the Services tab, select the hide all Microsoft Services check box, and then click Disable all.
  5. click on OK.
  6. When you are prompted, click on restart.
  7. after the computer starts, check if the problem is resolved.
   
  If the problem is resolved to check what is the cause of the problem, referring to the link given below:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  8. in addition, you will need to uninstall and reinstall the software problem on your computer.
  Reset the computer to start as usual
  9. When you have finished troubleshooting, follow these steps to reset the computer to start as usual:
  Click Start, type msconfig.exe in the start search box and press ENTER.
  10. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password, or click on continue. On the general tab, click the Normal startup option, and then click OK.
  11. When you are prompted to restart the computer, click on restart.

  Please let us know if this helps you resolve the problem or if assistance is needed.
  It will be useful.

  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  Shekhar S - Microsoft technical support.

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• Xbox 360 to work with windows media center PC

  got an adapter for wireless game madcatz it works for xbox live but can't make it work with my pc for windows media center
  can you help me please

  Maybe these links will help you:

  Connect your console to the Windows Media Center
  http://support.Xbox.com/support/en/us/NXE/xboxlive/troubleshooting/NetworkHelp_mcxpc.aspx

  Use a Windows Media Center Extender
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/use-a-Windows-Media-Center-Extender

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

  Windows Media Center Extender: Frequently asked questions
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/Windows-Media-Center-Extenders-frequently-asked-questions

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• HP 500-281: Windows Media Center

  Is a HP 500-281 PCs running windows 7 good for use as a Windows Media center? or is there a better alternative. I'm not going to use it for games, but I want to mainly use the DVR function with data from a cable tuner card. The PC will be part of a multimedia network.

  It should work fine.  Provide the software is configured properly.  Remember that the execution of a DVR service requires the PC to be available for the task and only serve only not for something else (if necessary)

• I have a problem with an error in windows media center: ERROR VIDEO files needed to display video are missing or corrupt.

  The error is: ERROR VIDEO files needed to display video are missing or corrupt.

  I Run Setup and restarted my computer at a later date.  I've always been unsuccessful.

  Can anyone help. Thank you

  Update your graphics card driver. Visit the manufacturer's Web site to download and install the latest graphics driver. Once proceed as follows: -.

  You must uninstall and reinstall the tv tuner card driver.

  1. start.

  2. in the start search box type:devmgmt.msc and press the Enter key.

  3. scroll sound, video and game controllers and expand it.

  4. right click on tv tuner card and uninstall it. Uninstall the device as software driver.

  5.reboot.

  6. visit the manufacturer's Web site to download and install the latest update and compatible tv tuner card tv tuner driver.

  7. now open Windows Media Center and re-run the whole upward.

• Loss of signal HDMI in Windows Media Center

  I have a Dell Studio Hybrid PCs only running Windows Vista Home Edition Premium attached to a Samsung LN52A750 LCD HDTV via HDMI. If I turn on the TV away from the PC input and back, I lose the video signal... but only when Windows Media Center is running in full screen.

  It works fine:

  1. Turn on the TV.
  2. Switch to PC input on the TV.
  3. Turn on the PC.
  4. Start Windows Media Center.
  5. Turn off the PC.
  6. Turns off the TV (or switch to a different input).

  This also works very well:

  1. Turn on the TV.
  2. Switch to PC input on the TV.
  3. Turn on the PC.
  4. Start Windows Media Center.
  5. Minimize Windows Media Center.
  6. Turn on the TV to a different entry, but leave the PC.
  7. Turn on your TV to the PC - you see always the computer.

  It does NOT work:

  1. Turn on the TV.
  2. Switch to PC input on the TV.
  3. Turn on the PC.
  4. Start Windows Media Center.
  5. Turn on the TV to a different entry, but leave the PC with Windows Media Center in full screen running .
  6. Try to turn on the TV to the PC - no picture or sound is on the screen and the PC must be restarted to return sound/video fully.

  I came across this problem recently (after the passage of a VGA/DVI to HDMI connection). First of all, I came across it when the PC would go to sleep - the video signal stops and the TV stop see the PC signal, even once the PC is awake. I have read a bit online and thought it was something people call a problem of 'EDID handshake. " I thought simply not let the computer sleep (and do not turn off the PC video) would fix it, but I ran into another issue. Kind of a twist.

  I was showing friends how Media Center worked, I spent in the PC, showed them Windows Media Center, spent in a different entry, then switched back to the PC (because I forgot to show you something). The blue background of Media Center appeared for a split second and the signal was instantly lost. I had to reload completely in order to recover the signal.

  I retried the experience - shot to the top of Media Center, active the TV away from the computer, then it passed right away - same result. Restart lost, hard signal.

  I don't know how I fell on it, but at some point, I had the experience with a twist. I pulled to the top of the computer, started Media Center and reduced. Then I moved the TV away from the PC and back... and the signal was always there. I did it again, and again, the signal was there. The TV turns off and on again - signal always there. Then I enlarged Media Center, changed television away from the PC, and when I came back... NO SIGNAL.

  So: with full-screen Media Center loses the signal, but when Media Center is reduced to a minimum the signal remains.

  I started thinking about how my recent use of the Media Center differed from the previous time. Normally, I use the Media Center, watch a movie or something and then go and do something else. I'm back from PC to something else and back. And every time that I had spent in the PC and he had kept the signal, the screen saver has been on - the screen saver 'bubbles '.

  Something that I noticed with the screensaver "Bubbles" is that it sometimes brings the Windows taskbar in the foreground so it 'up' to the Windows Media Center full screen appears. I usually turn the television on the PC input before "wake the computer" and to get the screensaver to go.

  Now I wonder if the lost signal has something to do with Windows Media Center. I have [I think] know a bit the functioning of Windows and the concept of execution of different 'offices '. I wrote a screensaver in C++ unmanaged long ago and I remember there was some crazy stuff that you have to do when you write an application "windowless" (as Media Center - there is no border around it when it goes full screen) and make the "caches", as the screen saver 'bubbles '. I wonder if he has something to do with the standard Windows Desktop works correctly but the Windows Media Center app full screen "desktop" does not properly.

  I tried another experience where I kept full screen WMC, leave the TV losing signal and press Win + D to minimize and show the desktop. Then I went to the TV in the back. No luck - once the signal has been lost, it was lost for good.

  I did since then research various responses. I read that defining the ACPI suspend mode S3 would fix it, but it doesn't. I tried implementing a keyboard shortcut attached to a script that could change the display resolution of 640 x 480 and then change back because I read changing the resolution to update the signal - which did not work.

  Basically, I got no alternative except to keep WMC reduced when it is not in use.

  I'll try to set the screen saver "Bubbles" to 1 minute or something and see if that will at least let me inputs turn on the TV after one minute of inactivity. Yet, it would be good to know if there is some setting I'm missing.

  Hello Travis and Jmelton98,

  Thank you for posting.  Your tests of Travis and additional post of Jmelton, it seems it will be probably something that only can be set by the video card drivers.  If you were to look at the known issues for some drivers, you would see similar questions types.  It is one of the reasons for the drivers for video cards are updated so often.  Sometimes there will be a problem so important that they will release a special patch to fix (like what happened during the crisis game is released).  There should be a new series of pilots soon become availible.

  Please try and see if the problem persists.  Thank you both for the replies that it will help others too. Zack
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• All of a sudden no sound in Windows Media Center, video playback. No problem with the same files in media player

  My windows media center vista has all of a sudden start to turn off randomly and restart by itself, about 3 weeks ago.  Now, he has lost his.  When I'm going through orders, no sound.  Video games, no sound.  I can still get sound for mp3, but not video.  I can play the same video in media player without any problem.  Can anyone help?  I have Vista Ultimate, service Pack2.

  Hi Doramon,

  Welcome to the Windows Vista answers Forum!

  What are the file extensions you are trying to play?

  This could happen because some of the types of files supported by Windows Media Player are not supported by Windows Media Center.

  To check the file types supported by Windows Media Center please visit the below given link:

  Types of files supported by Windows Media Center

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/file-types-supported-by-Windows-Media-Center

  You can also try and run the System File Checker tool. This would be in repair of the system files that may be damaged.

  Scan SFC enforcement procedure:

  1. click on the Start button

  2. on the Start Menu, click all programs followed by accessories

  3. in the menu accessories, right-click on command line option

  4. in the drop-down menu that appears, click the "Run as Administrator" option

  5. If you have the User Account Control (UAC) enabled, you will be asked permission before the opening of the command line. You simply press the button continue if you are the administrator or insert password etc.

  6. in the command prompt window, type: sfc/scannow then press enter

  7. a message is displayed to indicate that "the analysis of the system will start.

  8. be patient because the analysis may take some time

  9. If all the files need replace SFC will replace them. You may be asked to insert your Vista DVD for this process to continue

  10. If all goes although you should, after the analysis, see the following message "Windows resource protection not found any breach of integrity.

  11. once the scan is finished, close the command prompt window, restart the computer and check.

  This would take care of the issue that you are facing.

  For more information, please visit the below given link:

  How to repair the operating system and how to restore the configuration of the operating system to an earlier point in time in Windows Vista

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/936212

  Hope this information is useful.

  Amrita M

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Impossible to record future programs in Windows Media Center

  Original title: Microsoft Media Center

  I have windows media center.  My cable company went digital and I cannot record future programs, but allows to record in real time.  The box should be on channel 3 and when I try to record another channel loses its signal.  I need help please.

  Hi catherinesacchi,

  Thanks for asking this question to Microsoft Community!

  I understand that by playing games or watching video Internet Explorer stops.  I'm sorry for the inconvenience caused to you. Don't worry; We got some troubleshooting methods in order to get this fixed number.

  He would be grateful if you could answer these questions as well.

  (1) did you of recent changes to the computer before the show?

  (2) do you have a TV tuner card?

  I suggest you perform the steps in the following article and the check, if it can help solve the problem.

  A problem of recording TV on your computer:

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

  An analog or digital TV tuner is required to play and record live TV in Windows Media Center. If your computer did not come with a TV tuner card, you might be able to add a. For more information about obtaining a TV tuner card, see get help for your TV tuner card or contact the manufacturer of your computer.

  It will be useful. For any other corresponding Windows help, do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help you.

  Kind regards!

• Why the windows media center opens all my programs?

  I was working on my computer when all of a sudden, I was asked what I wanted to use to open a program. I chose 'Windows Media Center', and suddenly most of my desktop icons changed to icons in Media Center. Now, anytime I want to open a program like a web browser or game, it redirects me to Windows Media Center. Is it possible to reset these programs so that it does not happen? I'm not very good with computers, so a method of dumbed-down would really help.

  Hello

  See if a restore of the system before the problem will fix it:

  "Using Windows 7 or Vista System Restore."

  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/using-Windows-Vista-system-restore/

  And this should help you inf above does not solve it:

  'Restore. Association of exe in Windows 7/Vista after incorrectly associating it with another program"

  http://www.Winhelponline.com/blog/restore-exe-file-Asso-Windows-7-Vista-incorrectly-associated/

  "When you run an .exe on a Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 computer file, the file can start another program.

  Run the Mr.Fixit here or you can use the manual method it y to correct yourself

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950505/en-us

  And also, read the information please (Vista and Windows 7 are similar).

  'Change the programs that Windows uses by default'

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-which-programs-Windows-uses-by-default

  See you soon.

• my mouse pointer is always invisible in Windows Media center,

  my mouse pointer is always invisible in Windows Media center, but not in windows media player. If I get something it will highlight and I can click but the pointer is always invisible, any diet mouse that I use

  Most of your Extensible questions can be adjusted,

  Right-click on your desktop and select the resolution from the menu, make sure your game to the setting recommended.

  Right click on your desktop, select graphics options, head to all of these areas and ensure that they are all turned on, for the best fit.

  You can also select graphic properties and it will open your game graphics chip, by accessing the help and support pages, it will update links drivers and in the 3D graphics, you can adjust for best performance.

• Where is the Windows Media Center on my computer

  It seems to have misplaced or random deletion (aka windows) put his hand on my shortcut to windows media center. If someone could tell me where it is that I can make a new shortcut myself. I tried to look for it but can't seem to find it. I got apreciate any help

  Thank you

  Tek

   
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  Barb Bowman

  http://www.digitalmediaphile.com