Windows Media Center

stokecity_m · 11 May 2009 at 00:25

I've been told that i can use my HVR - 1100 tv card in windows media center - is this true?

Also is it possible to get window media center for windows XP?

Cheers

daz87uk · 11 May 2009 at 01:44

Dunno about the card but im sure it does work., you can get media center for the pc but I dont think you can just add it on. You have to buy a version of xp with it built in. I used to have XP Pro Media center edition, most common name to search for is just "xp media center edition" then I think its based on xp home and pro versions of the OS im not 100% on that.

Superficial · 11 May 2009 at 02:47

from the HVR 1100 products specs:

To use the WinTV-HVR-1100 for TV with the Windows XP Media Center application a Media Center certified DVD or MPEG-2 software decoder is required. If you are building a Media Center PC, refer Microsoft's web site for a list of Media Center certified DVD decoders. The Windows Media Center application is included with Windows XP Media Center, Windows Vista Ultimate and Windows Vista Home Premium editions only. The enclosed remote control is not MCE certified and does not replace Media Center remote control.

decoders usually cost a 10or 20 quid - i dont know of a free one that works but someone else might.

daz87uk · 11 May 2009 at 17:38

I never had to install any decoders myself, just installed the tv card drivers and away I went.

Jay Bee · 11 May 2009 at 21:44

just load drivers for the card and reboot get media center to find the card job done no sweat, worked for me first time