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• Why windows Media Center does not detect all channels digital antenna television

  Detects only 2.1, 11.1, 13.1 ect willnot detect 2.3, 13.2, 14.4 etc..

  Hello
   
  I suggest to add the missing digital TV station, to do this, follow these steps:
   
  In windows media Center
   
  a. on the start screen, access tasks, click settings, click TV, click Guide, and then strings missing Add.
  b. click Add a digital TV channel.
  c. type the name of the missing channel, and then click Next.
  d. Enter the number of the missing channel, and then click Next.
  e. If you are prompted, type the physical number of the missing channel, and then click Add.
  f. click done.
   
  See the link below for more information
   
  Set up the Guide listings for use in Windows Media Center
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/set-up-Guide-listings-for-use-in-Windows-Media-Center
   
  Information with dubbing
   
  TV signals that are supported by Windows Media Center: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/TV-signals-that-are-supported-by-Windows-Media-Center
   
  Set up a TV signal in Windows Media Center: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Set-up-a-TV-signal-in-Windows-Media-Center
   
  TV on your computer: understanding and TV tuners TV signals: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/TV-on-your-computer-Understanding-TV-signals-and-TV-tuners
   
  Aziz Nadeem - Microsoft Support

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• Windows Media Center - I get an error message indicating that Windows Media Center will not open

  Hello

  Quite simply, I get an error message indicating that Windows Media Center will not open. I tried the following: a system restore to a date where library worked with no success. I have run the System File Checker (sfc/runnow} wich ligate without flaws. Finally, I deleted the file mediacenterdatastore which has also no effect. The last thing I want to do is reinstall my operating system, once again, so has anyone out there have any more ways to fix this error... Help! Thanks in advance

  Robert,
  Thanks for reporting the good news. Enjoy!
   
  Saturday, June 19, 2010, 08:16:25 + 0000, bleedingwolf wrote:
   
  >
  >
  > Hi Barb,
  >
  > Windows 7 is now upwards and being run., you suggested that I would have problems with Netgear drivers that indeed I did. I have download the drivers for W7 on the Netgear site, but the wizard would not complete the entire upward. However, I thought would try to use the original installation, (vista compatible) and to my surprise and my pleasure worked.
  >
  > Cordially.
  >
  > Robert.
   

  Barb Bowman

  http://www.digitalmediaphile.com

• Windows Media Center is attached to all my files and I can't get down

  Help, please!  I can't open ANYTHING because wmc load automatically.  I followed the instructions to reset the registry, but I get an error msg!

  Hi Karen,.

  We will solve your problem by changing the file to Windows Media Center association. Follow these steps:

  1. Click Start.
  2. Type Set your default programs.
  3. Choose the set your default programs in the search result.
  4. Select Windows Media Center from the list.
  5. In the right pane, click Choose defaults for this program.
  6. Uncheck the check box for each file extension that you don't want to associate with Windows Media Center.
  7. Click Save.

  Let us know how it goes.

• Windows media Center crashes when opening the music library

  Hello

  My Windows media Center crashes in windows7 whenever I click on the music library option, all other options as 'favorite game' works very well. I have to Ctrl + Alt + Del to close media center every time it freezes. Any suggestions someone please

  Hello

  Did you change your computer?

  I suggest you to follow the methods and check.

  Method 1:

  I suggest you to follow the steps and check.

  a. exit any running instance of Windows Media Center.
  b. Click Start and enter the following command in the search start and press on enter:
  %SystemDrive%\programdata\microsoft\ehome
  d. in the details, click pane right mediacenterdatastore.db and then click on remove.
  e. click Yes to confirm that you want to move the Mediacenterdatastore.db file to the trash.

  If the above fails, then I suggest lets you perform the cleanup start and check.

  Method 2:

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: After a repair, be sure to set the computer to start as usual as mentioned in step 7 in the above article.

• Windows media center set up

  I have 8pro window with windows media center, but problems in the implementation. I'm in South Africa fom & if I put the postcode, said you that the TV guide grid is not available.

  Can you please help - can you advise what the zip code for South Africa is that I use music I have attached to the broadcasting of contac's local television station, but no one can help

  Vernon Nogabie

  Hello

  Thanks for posting your question on the Microsoft forums.

  I understand from the description of the issue, that the TV program guide lists are not available in Windows Media Center. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused to you. We will help you solve the problem.

  I would like to inform you that a zip code in South Africa can vary from one place to the other. Then I suggest you to use your favorite search engine to find the exact zip code of your area. You can try the following steps if the problem persists even after changing the zip code.

  I suggest to refer to the suggestion of Barb Bowman in the following link and check if it helps.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows8_1-pictures/Windows-Media-Center-will-not-download-progam/0830f543-bcc6-4EA3-8142-b589256c811b

  Please post back with the State of the question and we will be happy to help you further.

• All programs are open with Windows Media Center

  It happened recently. Somehow, I put all my default programs be opened with Windows Media Center. Every program, I opened, Windows Media Center opens instead. An example would open Yahoo Messenger. It does not, on the contrary the fact Windows Media Center. I tried all that; Disable Windows Media Center and I even tried to open Regedit but also by clicking on "Turn Windows features on and out", but instead, Windows Media Center opens. Everything I do, Windows Media Center opens to the contrary make my useless practiclly computer. Need help immediately.

  Hello
  Try the methods provided and see if it helps to solve the problem.
  Method 1:
  Check out the link and follow the steps.
  Change the programs that Windows uses by default
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-which-programs-Windows-uses-by-default
  Method 2:
  You can also check out this link and try the methods provided for in article.
  When you run an .exe on a Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 computer file, the file can start another program
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950505
  Note: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry. Check out the following link.
  Method 3:
  You can also check out this link and try the steps.
  The broken shortcuts are removed from the desktop in Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2642357
  Note: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry. Check out the following link.

  Method 4:

  You can run Microsoft Safety Scanner, check the link:

  Microsoft safety scanner.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

  You can also run the malicious software removal tool. Check out the link:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/PC-Security/Malware-removal.aspx

  Note: as precautionary measure, backup important data located on your computer before you run the scans.

• Windows 7. How can I remove the Windows media Center programs recommended in the "Open with" section?

  I select which application (Word, Excel, etc.), they all open with Windows Media Center. This happened recently and I don't know how to cancel it. I see the Windows Media Center in the 'Open with' box where it asks you to "choose the program you want to use to open this file. How I remove it from the section "recommended programs"? I see that Internet Explorer is also in this section. What should be there as well? What actually belongs to this group?

  "I see the Windows Media Center in the 'Open with' box where it asks you to"choose the program you want to use to open this file"." How I remove it from the section "recommended programs"? »

  A pretty easy regedit should remove an application from the section "recommended programs". Here is a procedure step by step on how to do it. Unfortunately, I don't think that will solve your problem. What seems actually to have occurred is either your .lnk .exe (or maybe both) have inadvertently been associated with WMC. Out of the list of the programs recommended for the open with dialog box will not change. In fact, the next time that you open the program, it will open in WMC and add automatically return a program recommended in the open with dialog box.

  There really should not be whatever it is that you open a .lnk or .exe with because you really don't want to open them... you want to run. To determine if the .lnk or .exe associated with wrong, you can either watch the extension file associations in the control panel > programs, or you can see if it's a shortcut or the actual executable file that does. Need to know who, or if she is at the same time, in order to complete the fix.

  Once you know it, this link will show you how to restore the default file type link. Matter of fact, now that I think of it, it wouldn't hurt to just restore default settings for .lnk and .exe.

  "I see that Internet Explorer is also in this section. What should be there as well? What actually belongs to this group? " I may be wrong, but I do not believe, you should really see anything in the open with dialog for a .lnk or .exe. Again, you don't want to really not open them... you want to run. The shortcut .lnk file goes to the executable and runs the .exe program.

• I have a problem with Windows Media Center opening when I try to open attachments in my email.

  Original title: windows media center

  Whenever I click on an attachment to an e-mail message opens Windows Media Center and the document is not here.   How can I configure my computer DO NOT open Windows Media Center but to open the document in the appropriate program.

  Hello Janet,.

  This problem may occur because of default program settings.

  Refer to the steps in the following Microsoft article and check if that helps.

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

  Change the programs that Windows uses by default

  
  
  Change default programs using Set Program Access and computer defaults

  Note: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Back-up-the-registry

  Keep us updated on the status of the issue.

• Windows Media Center Gets error: invalid Application - cannot start

  Windows Media Center (of the month last Vista 32-Bit)

  I have problems to make internet TV, news and Netflix to connect to the internet when you use Windows Media Center.  They are all under the TV + movies option during the WMC.  I get an error saying [invalid Application - cannot start "" ""].  Not sure if this is because the internet connection that I use is not one that has a user name or password.  Not know how to configure it for this version of Windows.  I don't get this problem when you use Windows Media Center in Windows 7.

  At the opening of Windows Media Center I get the following message: INVALID APPLICATION; "Unable to launch SymAddin; and a checkbox to disable this Application (I have not checked the box).
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en/vistapictures/thread/ea536e68-5903-444C-8d10-6bd9fa936dc9

  "Invalid application-unable to launch" Windows Media Center - MSNBC.com
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en/vistaprograms/thread/18c69d9b-e93d-4350-A17C-15ef9ae7d76f

  "Has anyone, using windows vista ultimate media center, was a 'failed to launch'"demand invalid." »
  http://Askville.Amazon.com/Windows-Vista-Ultimate-Media-Center-unable-launch-invalid-application/AnswerViewer.do?RequestId=2894719

  I guess that set up WMC is identical in both Vista and Windows 7?
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Australia/Windows/Windows-Media-Center/

  Your firewall is blocking access to the WMC?

• Freeze statement signal tv Windows Media Center

  I have a recurring problem.

  I'm trying to update my channels of TV tuner in Windows Media Center.

  I use a Philips SAA7130, Hybrid Capture Device and I use Windows 7 Ultimate.

  Since I moved to Windows 7 since VISTA, whenever I go to Windows Media Center and try to update my TV channels, once it gets past enterting my Zip Code for the United Kingdom and download the guide ok, it then goes to "Examing of TV signal" and then the computer hangs.

  Recovery only I have is in power turned off/turned on the PC to recover.

  I tried various solutions on the web to work around this problem, but none of them work.

  It's more frustrating that the program crashes.

  I tried this device to update with a new driver found on the list of drivers Windows 7, as I can't find a reliable one on the Web.

  I've updated 6.0.1.3 as dated: 05/08/2009 Philips Semiconductors, but it made no difference.

  Judging by researching the web, it seems to be a lot of other users having the same problem and also with different TV tuner cards.

  I use this TV tuner card, and it is connected to an external antenna. It's the only method I have on my PC for the reception of digital television in the United Kingdom

  It worked ok when it was running on Windows VISTA.

  Have you any suggestions please?

  All,

  Sorry for the delay in responding. I've never seen the above mediaCenterDataStore.db file so searched the Internet and found that the best way to solve the problem is to disable Windows Media to run. The PC should restart.

  Then you re-enable Windows Media Center, and then open Windows Media Center and begin the process of setting TV and this time it works fine.

  Either way, I also discovered that my TV tuner card not working, so I replaced it with a PCTV NanoStick T2.

  I can now TV works as well on the PCTV s/w, as well as on Windows Media Center.

  Now, everything works fine, and this issue may now be closed.

  For those interested, this is how to disable Windows Media Center for WINDOWS 7 users:

  BEGINNING

  CONTROL PANEL

  PROGRAMS and FEATURES

  Select "turn on or off Windows features.

  You will find on the left side of the Panel

  It opens a new window

  Search

  MULTIMEDIA FEATURES

  Extend the FUNCTIONALITY of MEDIA

  Uncheck the box Windows MEDIA CENTER

  Follow the instructions to continue.

  It takes some time.

  It is important to ensure that you have nothing else running like the PC restart after that

  Restart the PC

  Now, go back to the above process

  Re-check WINDOWS MEDIA CENTER to be able to again

  It does not suggest to reboot your PC, but I did anyway

  I then opened MEDIA CENTER in the normal way

  Then, I managed to complete the TV setting process which has taken time but do not hang at all.

  Good luck!

• Why is there no online media tab in my Windows Media Center?

  I had never used Windows Media Center until I saw a video of a person using a console Xbox 360 as an Extender so I got interested and downloaded the Media Center and added my Xbox as an Extender. Then I noticed on several videos other users with a "Online media" tab right on the 'Sports' tab and above the 'Tasks' tab However, this is not the case on my Windows Media Center on my PC or my Xbox 360. I did a lot of research trying to find a solution and made a "Auto fix" download as well as in numerous trouble shooting research and reinstall nothing doesn't. I noticed a few other forums on this subject, but they all just claim that it does not appear on their Xbox and so the question never gets answered. The problem is not with the Xbox, but it's with the Media Center because the way in which it does not appear on the PC either. I use Windows 7 also. Help, please!

  Hi Skyler333,

  Make sure that you have configured the Windows Media Center.

  Follow the steps to access the Internet via Windows Media Center:

  a. click Start, and type Windows Media Center

  b. open Windows Media Center

  c. in Windows Media Center, click tasks

  d. click settings

  e. click on General

  f. click Windows Media Center Setup

  g. click set up Internet connection

  h. now follow the wizard to set up Internet via Windows Media Center.

  You can also see the following articles for more information about Windows Media Center:

  Windows Media Center

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/features/Windows-Media-Center

  Set up Windows Media Center

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/products/Windows-Media-Center/set-it-up

  Entertainment on Windows Media Center

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/products/Windows-Media-Center/entertainment-and-media

  Hope this information helps.

• Take control of Windows Media Center

  I have a Pavilion P6000 series model p6700z tour running Windows 7.  I don't know what I did but now Windows Media Center took over all programs on the computer.  When I start the computer it opens in Windows Media Center, if I click on one that Windows Media Center opens and not the program.  I tried to do a system restore, and which opens again is the Windows Media Center. It's all the computer don't then stay on media center to Windows. Antivirus programs are Windows Media Center also.  All icons on the desktop are icons of Windows Media Center.  Can someone please instruct me on how to get my computer back to normal.  I have no backup discs and have not all the disks for the software that came with the computer.  I bought the HP computer online, but no records have been included.  I can't read my email so I have to find a way to pass messages.  Please help me!  I hope that's all the information you need.  Thank you for your time.

  Maria

  Maria, welcome to the forum.

  I think you have a virus.  This is a program that can help you.  I installed it to make sure it's safe.

  If the program in the link doesn't help, I suggest to make a recovery of the system using this guide for you help.

  Please, click on "Thumbs Up +" if I helped you and click "Accept as Solution" If your problem is resolved.

• 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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• Windows Media Center starts by itself

  Windows Media Center starts by itself all the time. If I close the lid on my laptop, it starts. I open my laptop at other times and it will be opened. I do not use the media center. Is how to disable it? I am running Windows Vista.

  Hello world!

  I just wanted to clear the confusion.
  Marilyn's response suggests to remove WMC start-up, that the OP has not mentioned in their first post. Given that the OP has not returned more than 7 days, it is assumed the following steps solved the problem and is then marked as answer.
  Since many of you have tried these steps and they did not help, I've unmarked at the station.
  Regarding a solution, many of you are looking for a way to simply disable Windows Media Center entirely. I must point out that if you are using Windows 7 you can quickly and easily disable this feature using 'Windows turn features on or off'. But being given that most (if not all) of you are using Vista, I'm going to press.
  There are many ways to skin this cat:
  Has. Disable the Services Windows Media Center
  1. Click Start, type services.msc and pressenter
  2. Find Windows Media Center Extender Service and double click it
  3. On the general tab, change the Startup Type to disabled , and then click OK to close this window
  4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the Windows Media Center Receiver Service,Windows Media Center Scheduler Service , andWindows Media Center Service Launcher
  5. Close the window Services and reboot
  B. Disable Windows Media Center via Group Policy (Note: is not an option for users of Windows Vista Edition Home Premium)
  1. Click Start, type gpedit.msc , and then press enter
  2. Under Computer Configuration, navigate to Administrative Templates > Windows components > Windows Media Center
  3. In the right pane, double-click the policy (do not allow Windows Media Center to run)
  4. Select active (sounds weird but this will indeed prevent WMC to run), and then clickOKto close this window
  5. Close the local Group Policy Editor , and then restart
  C. Disable Windows Media Center via the registry
  1. Click Start, type regedit and press enter
  2. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SOFTWARE > policies > Microsoft
  3. Right click on Microsoft and choose new >key
  4. Name the WindowsMediaCenter key, and then press enter
  5. Right click on the key that you just created and choose new > DWORD (32-bit) Value
  6. Name the MediaCenter DWORD, and then press enter two times
  7. Change the value to hexadecimal 1 and press OK
  8. Close the registry editor and then restart
  You really need to perform one of the patches above for Windows Media Center must be disabled.
  Let me know if the above help solves your problem!

  Cody C
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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