Does Microsoft Media Center 2005 stop you from recording some television shows?
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no it works great.  i use it.  doesnt block any programs
44604
i dont really see any disadvantages . advantages however you can watch record and modify any shows that you want to. for example: you cant watch your favorite show, you can program your your computer (using the software that came with your hardware) to record your show and either watch it on your pc or burn it to dvd and watch it any time you wish.
941093
Windows Media Player... free from microsoft
274836
Have you tried your Windows Media Player?
486411
Yes.  You will need a tv tuner card or some sort of video and audio inputs on the pc.  You will then have to capture the video and audio.  A lengthy process.  Comcast locks down the DVR so you can not take the media any easy way.
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If you use Microsoft Build In Windows recorder, you could have a lot of problems with your Antivirus.\n\nBut most probably it comes from the medias, your burner is quite old, and new blanks CD are 48x, the chemical is to different for your burner, it didn't recognize the media...\nTry to find 32x discs\n\nAnd if you use a recording solution like Nero (usually sold with burner) it could be a problem of blank discs (for some commercial reasons, burners were (and still are) limited to specific brands of blank discs)\n\nCheck also if you have the last firmware.\nhttp://www.sec.co.kr/product/odd/support/download/SW-208F_FS07.zip\n Warning, it could destroy your burner, if you don't do it properly (but as long you don't do anything else during update, there will be no problem)\n\nLast is it internal or external ? In case of external it could be a problem of Power... but I bet on medias problems.
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Media can be saved in several formats, WMV,MPEG, DVR-MS to mention a few. Its very likely that your system has used one of the aforementioned formats. Windows Media Video file format(WMV) Movie File format(MPEG) or more than likely in your case Microsoft Recorded TV Shows format(dvr_ms). \n   The best recommendation I can make as far as software, to use for burning purposes from experience, is Nero6OEM or Nero7OEM.   This software will burn cd's dvd's in any format, but thats not  all, it comes with a complete set of templates for designing and printing your own cd/dvd labels and case jackets using your own images/photo's etc. Software for authoring/editing and burning your home dvd's or movies to dvd are also included. But the most useful tool I've found in this software is the ability to burn a complete back up of my Operating System to DVD. Nero7 would be the best choice as it offers PC and TV media management, quite possibly what you're looking for, sheduled recordings that can be burned directly to dvd.\n  You can download a free trial at " nero.com"..  \n     \n If your're really serious about recording TV content to your Hard Drive/PC, Beyond TV 4 by Snapstream Media is the only way to go. \n Shedule recordings that will automatically exclude adds and other space wasting crap. This software is VERY user friendly. So the old set and forget aspect of scheduled recordings holds true here. The software can be set to automatically omit ads/commercials and any other space wasting info. The quality and format of your recordings can be changed and adjusted easily. Oh and this software supports and records HDTV content. You will however need an HDTV tuner card installed in your PC to receive and and record HDTV content. Because the Software supports multiple tv tuner cards and can record from any of them simultaneously its really a win win situation. Check the ati link below for a reliable HDTV tuner card.
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Of course not! \n\nConcerts are always protected by copyright, and they can´t be retransmitted like a TV concert without a copyright permission.\n\nForget it my friend
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I literally just went through this in that  third party applications would not work for TV capture.\n\nFinally it came down to a bug that was unlisted in the cards newest driver using t200 stream capture.  \nEventually it came down to several hours of driver version mixing before I called ATI , got referred to a senior analyst who was willing to admit this was a known issue which affects some capture functions in the newest drivers.\n\nThe following is what I was sent and it resolves the issue:\n\nfollow these steps: \nGet the catalyst 6.2\n http://support.ati.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=894&task=knowledge&questionID=21599 \n \nNext go here: \n \nhttp://support.ati.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=894&task=knowledge&questionID=18934\n \nGet the DAO / MDAC, and Multimedia center there.\n\nMethod:\n \nGet the files above.\n\nUsing control panel,  add or remove programs,  remove \n-DAO,  \n-MMC 9.15, \n-parental control and encoder.\n-catalyst control center,   \n-ATI display driver.  Reboot as requested.\n \nInstall the items you have downloaded above. Start with the Catalyst 6.2 file.\nReboot.\nInstall DAO, then install the Multimedia Center (MMC).\nReboot the machine.\n\n---\n\nNow ATI  has an "anti-leech" engine running so the actual links may not work, you may have to copy and paste them into a new window\n\nbut if you follow the instructions to the letter,  (that includes instructions regarding Directx and .net found on the second page) your issue should be resolved
957523
yes it is possible to block unwanted TV channels, the device used is call a "V-chip" this technology was introduced and made mandatory in the United States for all televisions to contain one during the Clinton administration
888105
Nope. Impossible. Radio Stations cannot be recorded with Windows Media Player. You'll have to use a 3rd party software that can record from WMP. Try searching online for such thing.
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I can't give you a serious answer, so here's a funny one:\n\nDon't use Windows Vista.  DRM'd all to hell.\n\nOn the other hand, I had no success at getting Windows XP MCE to work with my existing PCI tv tuner.  I had to buy a new one that was PCIe.  So, you might check that.
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Yes, there have been several exploits in the past that could use an AVI video file to corrupt memory, or link to a virus that the user could unsuspectingly install.  If you use windows update and make sure to get all the security updates for windows media player, etc, you should be safe though.  Also, make sure not to install any "unsigned" codecs for video playback.
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I am pretty sure you can not buy a copy of media center, you have to get it preinstaled on a pc.
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Try to use service pack 1,2 or otherwise install the windows mediacenter os.http://mabzone.com/index.html is the best link.
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I am using a VHS video recorder connected to a PCI TV-Tuner and a proper software, with DVD-RW and you can go\n\nXLMan
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Yes, but only if you have one of the newer Creative soundcards.  If you do, you have to enable "Record what is played" (I can't remember the exact wording, but it's something along those lines).  If you don't have a newer Creative card, then no.