Windows Media Center (Vista)

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• How to remove several Photos of Windows Media Center (Vista}? __

  I have over 1000 pictures in my library of Windows Media Center (Vista) and I would like to remove them. Is it possible to do it without having to delete each one separately? I really just reset the center of everything.

   

  I have over 1000 pictures in my library of Windows Media Center (Vista) and I would like to remove them. Is it possible to do it without having to delete each one separately? I really just reset the center of everything.

   

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  The following links may be worth a visit:

  Location of the media database in the library of the Center in Vista (clear the library)
  http://www.ehow.com/how_7402328_location-Center-library-database-Vista.html

  Remove unwanted library in Windows Media Center files
  http://forums.techarena.in/Vista-Help/914500.htm#post4297168

   

  Good luck...

  Volunteer - MS - MVP - Digital Media Experience J - Notice_This is not tech support_I'm volunteer - Solutions that work for me may not work for you - * proceed at your own risk *.

• Windows Media Center Vista don't tune in digital channels of PCI digital tuner tv.

  I recently installed a new Hauppauge WinTV HVR-1600 NTSC? ATSC/QAM tuner in my computer. Its a dual core 2.66 mhz 4GB Ram running Windows Vista Home premium with Windows Media Center. The tuner is made to work with Windows Media Center according to its box. He also had his own software cleaner, IE. WinTV, which I also loaded. I have an antenna hanging good input on the tuner card. That same exact antenna wire hooked to a digital TV Gets the following strings... 6.1 and 6.2 - 6.3 - 8.1 - 8.2-8.3-17.1-17.2 - 17.3 - 22.1
  WinTV those gets exactly the same channel list and can display them all. Windows Media Center, after the execution of the installation routine, list the same channels, but do not think that all. Problem channels are 8.2 - 8.3 - 17.1 - 17, 3.  These channels show in the guide as "No Data Available" and when you select them, there is no signal detected. Yet, channel 8.1 and 17.1 gave Guide and discover very well. It is interesting when you go through special antenna Signal: settings: TV: Digital TV the 8.2 problem channels - 8.3 - 17.1 - 17, 3 list all the and are verified with check marks and show full signal strength. I spent time trying to play with the Guides Add announcement & edit channels and add missing channels. Also, I spent time with "Set Up TV signal" several times.
  Any suggestions? Why is the windows media center grateful but not display secondary digital channels, still recognizing and displaying the primary digital channel very well. It can be the signal or the pilots, because MyTV of Hauppage shows them all very well.
  Help?

  Try windows update.  I use this card with media center 7 and had no problem getting all the digital channels.

• Windows Media Center Vista 64 - pack TV that I need to install to receive the cable QAM channels?

  I am running Windows Media Center on a version under official license of Windows Vista 64 (on a Dell computer).

  
  

  1. where is the download link for the appropriate TV Pack that I need to install in order to receive the cable QAM channels? (All the ones I tried to forbid me to apply the update)

  
  

  Thank you!

  
  

  Hello withtheeye,

  Thanks for posting on the Microsoft answers Forum.

  SP2 is cumlative and includes SP1.

  If you're still having problems with Windows Media Center, I suggest you post at thegreenbutton.com.
  This is a sponsored Microsoft site and only have questions for Windows Media Center.

  They should be better able to help with your questions of WMC.
  Click here for a link to the message of your problem.

  Sincerely, Marilyn
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• tv tuner (ntsc/atsc) combo of ViXS pure tv - u 48a 3 not detected by windows media center vista

  I have a setting wrong in Windows Media center. It does not recognize my tv tuner; Pure TV - U 48 VIXS has 3 (NTSC/ATSC) Combo. I'm working on a HP Pavilion Slimline s3120n running Vista Home Premium.

  Hello

  ·         You did changes to the computer before the show?

  Step 1: You can try to install the ViXS Pure TV - U TV Tuner Driver Update and check if it works.

  ViXS Pure TV - U TV Tuner Driver update improves compatibility with some cable TELEVISION systems.

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?softwareitem=PV-56966-1&cc=us&LC=en&DLC=en&product=3613143&DLC=en&lang=en

  Step 2: You can uninstall and reinstall the drivers from the link below:

  Pure TV - U 48 ViXS has 3 TV Tuner Driver

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?softwareitem=PV-50069-1&LC=en&cc=us&DLC=en&product=3385413&OS=2093&lang=en

  Step 3: Please have a read of the article below:

  Error message when you run the installation process of Run first of Windows Media Center in Windows Vista: "Tuner not found".

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/934531

  Error message that you receive after you configure Windows Media Center without connecting to the Internet: "No Tuner available".

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929453

  Step 4: Solve problems with watching TV on your computer

  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/d4dce2d3-0388-43b1-8880-7d6823d0eb9f1033.mspx

• Windows media center Vista - failure of a component of recording units

  Hi I had a problkems with windows media center.  When I try to start, the following message appears "component registration failure.  I looked at the form post Jan last year.  There is a solution that has worked for the same problem?

  Hello

  Try to check and clean the boot:

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

  It will be useful.

• Guide to Windows Media Center (Vista x 64) will not download

  The Windows Media Center TV guide stopped downoading automatically. When I try to load it manually nothing happens at all.  The Guide is now Virgin complelety (each channel does say "No data found") so I can't save this upcoing view shows, nothing.

  I found the answer here:

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7itpromedia/thread/e123068e-8ac4-4e37-AF97-691b408582a6

  In particular, follow these steps:

  This happens because the mcupdate.exe process, downloading tv setup data, is not active which should have run automatically during the installation of the tv. So make a shortcut on the desktop with this path "C:\Windows\ehome\mcupdate.exe-manuel - nogc Pei" and run it. Everything will be fine.

• Windows media center (vista) makes a gurgling noise in speakers when the display is active.

  Buzzing noise disappears in WMC is reduced to the minimum. In addition, no noise present during the use and display of windows media player or any other application. Only when WMC is displayed. All other inputs and outputs (line, microphone, etc.) are set to 0 and muted. Buzzing noise is not loud, but are noticeable between tracks, or when the song is paused. Noise does not increase or decrease with volume changes.

  Hello

  I suggest you follow the steps below.
  Try to install the latest driver for your soundcard for computer/card mother/sound card provider and check if that helps.
   
  For your reference: updating a hardware driver that is not working properly.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/update-a-driver-for-hardware-that-isn ' t-work correctly
   
  I hope this information is useful.

• The day of the new year, the guide of the media on Windows Media Center (vista) are deleted. And it is still. Advice please?

  Everything works very well, and I turned off the computer several times. Photos, music, etc. work fine, but cannot see TV TNT at all, so can't record programs or see the hours of television programmes. Thank you, Piers

  Hello Piersifa,

  Please see the thread below because there was a problem with the program guide in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It must be corrected. If not, let us know.
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_8-Winapps/the-electronic-program-guide-EPG-for-Windows-Media/923cf081-0607-497d-889c-6424e8299213

  Check also that all your Windows updates are up-to-date.

  Thank you

  Marilyn

• my laptop came with windows media center vista 64-bit, please help to install the same OS that I don't have installation dvd or I restore partion work.

  I bought the laptop United States & the model no is Pavilion dv4-1120us. Pls help me to restore or to get my system back BONES & also let me know if I can upgrade to windows 7 or not, once I am able to recover my original OS.

  Hi Pavan,

  Please answer these questions so that we can properly diagnose the problem, and to help you, as a result.

  1. the operating system does not work properly? What exactly is the problem you are having?

  2 did you receive any disk partition recovery with the computer?

  I suggest you contact HP support to obtain the recovery partition disk and for aid to restore the computer to its factory settings.

  If you want to re - install Windows Vista, check out this link:

  Installation and reinstallation of Windows Vista
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows-Vista/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-Vista

  If you want to upgrade to Windows 7, see these articles:

  Upgrading to Windows 7
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/is-is/Windows7/products/upgrade

  Upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows7/help/upgrading-from-Windows-Vista-to-Windows-7

  Please get back to us with the results.

   

  If you have questions about Windows operating systems, help us on this forum. We are happy to help you.

• 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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• Windows Media Center gives error wmp.dll

  Original title: Windows Media Center - Vista - does not - please help!

  Hello.   We had a problem with Windows media center after the SP2 update.   We tried a few workaround solutions, and now we get the following error: "C:/windows/system32/wmp.dll is not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error.  Try to install the program by using the original installation media or contact system support".  I was unable to find a download for Windows media center in Vista.  Can you help me?

  Hi EricLarson_CL,

  
  Method 1: Perform the analysis of System File Checker (SFC) that might help you resolve the issue.
  
  To determine if the problem you are experiencing is caused by one or more system files that are used by Windows Vista, run the System File Checker tool. The System File Checker tool analyzes the system files and replaces incorrect versions of system files by using the correct versions.
  
  To run the System File Checker tool, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start and type cmd in the box start the search.
  2. right click on cmd in the list programs and then click Run as administrator.
  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type your password or click on continue
  3. at the command prompt, the following line, and then press ENTER:
  sfc/scannow
  
  Follow the instructions in the link below for more information on scan SFC.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/936212/
  
  Method 2: You can turn off & on Windows Media Center in Windows Feature & check if the problem persists.
  Turn on or off Windows features
  
  Method 3: Try to rebuild the Media Center data store and check if it helps:
  (a) exit any running instance of Windows Media Center.
  (b) 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 Start and then click on run
  (b) in the Open box, type run and then click OK
  If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type the password, or click on continue.
  (c) in the Open box, type %systemdrive%\programdata\microsoft\ehome and then click OK.
  (d) in the details pane, right-click 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.
  Start Windows Media Center
  
  Note: You may not be able to download Windows Media Center for vista, but it is integrated with the operating system.
  Hope this information is useful.
  
  Thank you and best regards,
  Savan - Microsoft technical support.
  

• Netflix continues to go back to install the screen in windows media center

  I try to install netflix in windows media center (Vista Edition home premium), but whenever I install it... it just keeps going back to the installation screen when I click on the tab of netflix.  I have uninstall and reinstalled the plugin from netflix and Sliverlight with it still do the same thing.  No idea how to solve this problem?

  Hello Kyle McKinney,.

  In addition to the response of Irfan H, we can see the thread below that includes the following steps to resolve the problem:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistamedia/thread/811f3761-92DC-4416-8a1a-ccf0116432c6

  Please let us know if you need more assistance.

  Thank you

  Mary
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Burning DVDs with Windows Media Center

  Why does take so long to burn a dvd of a movie that I recorded with Windows Media Center Vista?

  Is there another way to upload videos/movies recorded with Windows Media Center on a dvd?

  I have Windows Vista Ultimate 64.

  What determines how long it will take to burn the DVD?

  The following factors play a role in how long it will take to burn a DVD:

  • Available system resources on your computer. The speed of your computer processor, the amount of available disk space and amount of RAM play a role in determining how long it will take to encode the video and burn it to a DVD.

  • The speed of your DVD burner, as well as the type of recordable DVD media you are using. A faster DVD burner with faster recordable DVDs results in a decreased once burning, compared to burning a DVD with a DVD burner slower more slowly the recordable DVD.

  • The length of the video on the DVD. When you use Windows Media Center to create a DVD, all the video and audio must be converted to a file format audio and video that a DVD player can decode and play. Long videos take longer to burn.

    You can include digital images and music on the DVD when creating a slide show. Photos and music are encoded in the MPEG-2 and Dolby audio, Digital video format and consequently, they will increase the time it takes to create and burn slide show DVD.

  City of http://windows.microsoft.com/en-AU/windows-vista/Burn-a-CD-or-DVD-in-Windows-Media-Center-frequently-asked-questions

  Check out similar posts mentioned under "Related topics" to the right of this message.

  There are always third-party programs to watch, things like Nero or Roxio, but they are expensive, unless you get them delivered with a new DVD player.

  Free Windows CD DVD burning software download list
  http://www.techmixer.com/free-Windows-CD-DVD-burner-software-list-download/

• Windows Media Center crashes on Vista when you try to play Netflix

  I can connect to Netflix and discover my queue and all the rest. I can view the details of the episodes and so forth, but when I click on 'Play', Windows Media Center crashes and restarts itself - every time.

  There are other problems in Windows Media Center. Sometimes it freezes during the display of other media, such as Internet TV. I had my computer more than a year, and this is the first time I tried to use Windows Media Center, so I don't know if it worked before.

  I tried to find an update for it, but all that I've tried say that it applies to my system. (I always install the automatic updates). I also ran the Fix It program, which says it completed, but which did not help.

  Thanks in advance for your help.

  Hi farrelldoc,

  1. What is the error message you receive library breaks down?

  2. did you of recent changes on the computer?

  3. what Microsoft fixit did you run on the computer?

  There is a known issue on some computers that have a chain very long user agent in Windows Internet Explorer. This problem occurs when the user-agent string exceeds 260 characters. There is currently no work around supported for that matter.

  For more information, see the Microsoft article and try the steps mentioned below.

  Known issues and limitations of Netflix on Windows Media Center for Windows Vista

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/972496

   

  For the Windows media center crashes when viewing other media issue try the following procedure.

  It is possible that some third-party programs installed on the computer is causing the problem.

  I suggest that you perform a clean boot and check.

  To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows Vista or Windows 7 by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

  See the link below to learn more about how to clean boot.

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

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

  Reset the computer to start as usual

  When you are finished troubleshooting, follow these steps to reset the computer to start as usual:

  (a) click Start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.

  (b) If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password or click on continue.

  (c) under the general tab, click the Normal startup option, and then click OK.

  (d) when you are prompted to restart the computer, click on restart.

  I hope this helps!

  Halima S - Microsoft technical support.

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