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The archived shows tag on WindowsForum.com covers issues related to recorded TV programs in Windows Media Center, particularly when upgrading or reinstalling Windows. Users report that shows recorded in older versions like Media Center 2005 become blocked after a clean install of Windows 7, displaying a message that copying to another PC is not allowed. This occurs because Windows 7 treats the new installation as a different machine, even on the same hardware. Discussions focus on troubleshooting playback restrictions and understanding digital rights management in Media Center archives.
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    Windows 7 7 Media Center- archived shows from previous version blocked.

    (Sorry to cross post this but I can't figure out how to delete this from another forum) Last night I did a clean install of Windows 7 Professional to replace my previous Media Center 2005. Media Center configured perfectly but several of the TV programs I pre-recorded in MC 2005 give me the...
    • reiver99
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    • archived shows clean install copy protection mc 2005 media center microsoft recording television user experience windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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