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Multiple taskbar areas problem in Windows XP Media Center SP1...
Posted on March 13th, 2006 | 1 Comments

Hello! I have a Windows XP Media Center SP1 (all updates) system. Its task bar seem to have two toolbar areas for running programs (not system tray). I can't seem to get rid of one (no close toolbar...

PVR Software-- what is good? reliable, and works?
Posted on March 12th, 2006 | 9 Comments

I am tryng to find a pvr program that is as the subject line says reliable, easy to use, and works. Is there such a beast out there at a reasonable cost? system here is XP sp2 and Leadtek Winfast...

Cable card, STB, etc.
Posted on March 10th, 2006 | 8 Comments

I am having a digital media center built, but am not sure what the best solution is for receiving and viewing HD programs. 1. I called Comcast and there is a cable card available for $16.00,...

Playback of .mp4 not quite right in MCE but OK in WMP10
Posted on March 10th, 2006 | 0 Comments

Hello Group, I have a colloction of videos in nero .mp4 format that I can playback with no problem in wmp10 and other programs but in MCE the video plays with what looks like a sifted and ghosted...

Media Extender for Xbox doesn't work - "Setup Error"
Posted on March 10th, 2006 | 0 Comments

Hello, I just purchased the above and have been trying to get it to work for hours, but to no avail. I've tried all 3 suggestions in: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/916179/en-us ...but it still...

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Posted on March 9th, 2006 | 0 Comments

Using Media Center 2005 Book
Posted on March 9th, 2006 | 3 Comments

The book is now with the publishers and will be available in the next few weeks. You can find out a little bit more about it, and how to order it here : http://www.usingmce2005.co.uk/ Andrew

New MCE book
Posted on March 8th, 2006 | 7 Comments

There is a new book out on Media Center soon from Babani. See the blurb on the In Preparation page on the web site: http://www.babanibooks.com/bb3iprep.htm It's available on...

Windows Media Connect 1.x available?
Posted on March 4th, 2006 | 0 Comments

I had been using Windows Media Connect on my XP Home PC to watch downloaded movies from Movielink.com over my Buffalo LinkTheater Networked Media Player by my TV. I bought a new PC and had to...

Problems with MSN's Remote Record Addon
Posted on March 4th, 2006 | 0 Comments

Anyone using this addon? It works perfectly when first installed, but I keep having to uninstall/reinstall in order for MS servers to connect properly. I haven't really spent time experimenting with...

New build-need video and capture card next
Posted on March 2nd, 2006 | 3 Comments

I'm building a HTPC :) Will be using this with a 60" plasma TV and I'm wanting a good videocard and tuner here's what I have so far Zalman HD160 case black Zalman ZM460-APS Ultra Quiet 460W...

sonicencoder
Posted on February 28th, 2006 | 1 Comments

ok I downloaded and ran the sonicencoder.msi and then looked for a 'burn" option on MSE, but there is no new menu option. where should I be looking and what should I be looking for? Please email...

DVD editing
Posted on February 25th, 2006 | 1 Comments

Our non-profit organization wants to imput and edit DVDs of conference lectures. This would be raw footage and we want to edit content , size, and "hicups". What is the best microsoft software to do...

sound crackles
Posted on February 25th, 2006 | 0 Comments

Hello all, I red a few of the trheads about cakling sounds on 5.1 speaker systems but they don't mention this: Playing a home made DVD on a XP pro OC with Creative sound board and a nvidia display...

No TV signal & loss of remote functionality after power failure
Posted on February 23rd, 2006 | 6 Comments

Woke up this morning with a blinking digital clock, so I knew there had been a power failure overnight. Not very long, since VCRs & coffee maker didn't need to be reset. But both computers felt...

'Unsupported File Type'???
Posted on February 22nd, 2006 | 1 Comments

When I'm trying to record a Video DVD from MCE 05 I get the following error.. 'Unsupported File Type. One or more of the files you have selected is not a supported file type and cannot be added to...

Sell On Ebay!
Posted on February 21st, 2006 | 0 Comments

Anyone can make a sale on eBay, but not everyone can make a business out of it. Click on the link below to find out how we can help. http://www.keviplex.com/Marketing/DD_index.asp

Turnkey Home Business
Posted on February 21st, 2006 | 0 Comments

TV card
Posted on February 20th, 2006 | 2 Comments

I have just purchased a new pinnacle PCTV 50i Tv card , the drivers that came with it are installing and displaying that the card is infact a PCTV 110i card. I have come to the conclusion that this...

Widescreen resolution....
Posted on February 20th, 2006 | 2 Comments

My question is about display resolution. I have my MCE 2005 PC attached to my Plasma TV. I want to take advantage of the widescreen format, the resolution that is native to my TV is not...