Media Center

HI guys I have no idea what to do. Everytime I click a program on this computer it always opens up windows media center. I so far have tried booting into safe mode and system restore..... windows media center. Repair system disc.... windows media center. That is what I have tried so far. My...

Hi,I'm looking into options for media storage and playback, and am a bit overwhelmed at the moment. Currently I use a media playback device called a Lacie Lacinema HD. A media player with built in 2TB storage, ethernet and HDMI connector. Normally I send files to it from my PC, and watch them...

I have been using WinAmp PRO and JRiver Media Center PRO for a number of years and am quite happy with both. I most certainly enjoy the benefits of the PRO versions. I do not know how to even buy an activation key for WinAmp PRO. Someone told me that who ever owns WinAmp these days has...

My recently installed Sony BlueRay disk player has a lot of "smart" features and it found the Windows Media Center on my office PC. I can open that and view various file folders (Music, Videos, Photographs) and it will play AVI, MPEG, and WMV videos, but I can't find/play the .wtv TV recordings...

I'd like to build a Media Center PC that will also handle my security cameras. I'm trying to generate all of my electricity from my solar panels so I need it to be as energy efficient as possible. I was planning on running LinuxMCE, unless someone has a better suggestion. Should I just use a...

Why does playing 1080p videos on a PC connected to a TV with an HDMI doesn't look as good as the same file played on the same TV using a USB? Before you mention different codecs and different players, trust me that I've tried them all and I've also tested this with various PC's, Mac's and TV...

I've been using a Boxee Box for watching my digital movie collection sitting on a 6TB WD MyBook Live Duo for ages now. Since the Boxee is getting slow and HD space is running out, I have been looking at different possibilities. I would really appreciate your opinions/experiences on the two...

When is it worth it to buy a surge strip with ethernet protection? If so, which model is best?

How do I get power to this system? The only receptacle that looks like it takes a power cord is on the sub-woofer and I don't have a cord that will fit that. Help me out. Thanks, Paul

How do I get rid of malware that whenever I try to use a malware removal program, as soon as I click run from the download my Windows Media center opens instead?

Hi, I'm buying a new TV after 10 years and I need a little help. Here are my requirements: - budget: around 300$ - size: 32'' (or bigger if it can fit the budget) - picture quality - highest relevance - sound quality - decent speakers, with at least some bass, so it doesn't sound like a...

I have a A6-6400k apu, a fm2+ motherboard, a 64gb ssd, a 750 watt power supply and an optical drive. I am looking to build a htpc(probably running xmbc)/dvr. I would like it to be able to record 3 shows at once and use hardware that I already have. I also have a surrond system already in place...

This page of your site: http://www.tomsguide.com/us/download/Windows-Media-Center,0301-50595.html claming Windows Media Center could be downloaded as FREEWARE (with the small size of around 45kb !) doesn't lead to any free download of Windows Media Center; only to Microsoft site how to get it...

I simply want to record a three hour radio program while switching back and forth to tv on the same computer... possible?

The flash of the camera of your iPhone can be used as a flashlight in case of emergencies. Even though using the flash consumes more battery, and using it as a flashlight for long durations can completely drain the power, the option may come in handy when you’re in urgent need of some light. You...

Hello guys, First of all, I'd like to point out that I'm very much a newbie to building stuff from components alone. Yes, I do know how to take something apart and back together, because it's just plugging in cables and tightening screws. Also, I'll try to do my best with keeping up with the...

I have just become a user of Directv and see that my Windows Media Center doesn't work with Direct TV. The Directv installer said I just needed a cable of some kind that he didn't have and didn't offer to procure. Tech support is useless. What to do?

Hello Tech Experts: Here's some info: I am using Microspoft (MS) Windows XP Media Center Edition, Version 2002, SP3. Yes, I know it is an old computer, but we've got a solid relationship together, and I believe my trustee notebook computer came down with the flu or something. Actually, I...

Direct tv genie mini to PC monitor

My dad just switched to Direct TV yesterday from cable but got a package that did not include a DVR (I was ready for the whole home DVR they advertise). I want to used my Media Center PC running Windows7 Pro as a DVR if I can schedule recordings ahead of time. Rest assured this would only be...