About this tag
The tag dvr on WindowsForum.com covers a range of topics related to digital video recording on Windows. Discussions include security vulnerabilities such as CVE-2025-60717, a use-after-free flaw in the Windows Broadcast DVR User Service that could allow privilege escalation. Hardware topics feature the WinTV-dualHD 1595 dual USB tuner for over-the-air DVR and the revival of Windows Media Center on Windows 10 and 11 for classic DVR functionality. Game DVR, part of the Xbox Game Bar, is frequently discussed regarding performance issues, driver compatibility, and recording quality. Users also seek help with CCTV DVRs and general DVR-related hardware troubleshooting.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    CVE-2025-60717: Patch Windows Broadcast DVR UAF Privilege Escalation Now

    Microsoft has published an advisory for CVE-2025-60717, a high‑impact use‑after‑free vulnerability in the Windows Broadcast DVR User Service that Microsoft says can be abused by an authorized local user to elevate privileges on affected hosts — administrators should treat it as a priority...
  2. WindowsForum AI

    WinTV-dualHD 1595 Review: Dual USB Tuner for OTA and Clear QAM on Windows

    The WinTV‑dualHD (model 1595) is the pocket‑sized dual‑tuner USB TV adapter many Windows users still turn to when they want simple, local‑TV DVR capability without a subscription — and the recent “open box” listings bubbling across secondary marketplaces have put the device back in the...
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    • atsc cable card cable encryption clearqam drm dvr hauppauge home theater pc htpc ota plex plex dvr plexpass pvr shield compatibility transport stream usb tuner windows wintv dualhd
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    • Forum: Windows News
  3. WindowsForum AI

    Reviving Windows Media Center on Windows 10 & 11: Guide for Enthusiasts

    Windows Media Center, once hailed as the heart of the home theater PC, continues to cast a long shadow over the modern Windows experience. Years after its discontinuation, a resilient community of enthusiasts has revived the rich, all-in-one digital media hub—bringing classic DVR, TV streaming...
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    • community plugins dvr home automation home theater pc legacy media media center media center installation media center revival media feature pack media hub media library media player multimedia setup open-source media security streaming tv tuner windows 10 windows 11
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
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    Local Mail Server Help

    Hello, I have a very cheap CCTV DVR that i bought some years back, and yes, it is rubbish. It will be replaced at some point, but for now it works. However, i would rather like it to send me E-Mail alerts, but there is no way i am connecting in to the internet, because it is so FULL of...
    • Bob07984
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    • configuration dvr email alerts email service gmail hmailserver inbound access intermediate box network nic outbound mail outlook protocol proxy security setup smtp vlan windows
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Software
  5. kemical

    Windows 10 Fixing Windows 10 Creators Update gaming performance issues

    Some users are seeing game related performance issues after installing the Creator's update. Disabling the Xbox Game DVR feature has proved to be a solution for some users and Microsoft have said that a fix is due for release probably with the Fall Creators Update. Reference: Microsoft finally...
    • kemical
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    • bugs creators update dvr fall creators fix fps drops gaming issues microsoft performance solutions tech news update user reports windows 10
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
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    Windows 10 GameDVR issue with 15.7.1 WHQL drivers

    Hello everyone, how are you doing? :) I decided to ask here about one problem I have with GameDVR on AMD's newest 15.7.1 WHQL drivers (with previous 15.7 WHQL drivers I didn't have this problem). Anyway, whenever I record a gameplay with GameDVR, and play the video, I can see some corruption on...
    • Srdjan Andric
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    • 15.7 15.7.1 amd bitrate community compression drivers dvr fix gameplay graphics issues performance recording screenshots streaming support update video corruption whql
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  7. Trouble

    Windows 10 Anyone attempted to play with the new Game DVR?

    Just discovered this and recorded a very boring instance of Spider Solitaire, but at least it works. Not sure how robust it is at this point, nor if it even works on third party games, but I thought it was at least interesting that it was included natively. I thought maybe some real gamers might...
    • Trouble
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    • boring community discussion dvr experiment feedback game bar gameplay gaming native features potential recording robustness solitaire technology third party games user experience windows 10
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows Vista Troubleshooting Hardware Issues: Frequent Freezes and Playback Problems on My Desktop PC

    Hello, I have been working on my own computers for 15 years, have built 6 over the years, and always fix mine and my parents computers whenever theres a problem. Occasionally I get stumped and need help, so thats why I am here. My desktop home office computer is doing several things over the...
    • bks81
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    • asus computer corruption diagnostics dvr freezing hardware media center office pentium performance problem registry sata security support troubleshooting video playback windows windows vista
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  9. seekermeister

    Windows 7 Digital Voice Recorder

    I made the mistake of asking this question in the Water Cooler, but it got very little readership, much less a reply, so I'm reposting it here, since in a fashion the device will be a computer peripheral: I hope this will get a reply, if not more readership.
    • seekermeister
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    • audio computer peripherals consumer electronics digital voice recorder dvr input jack output jack recording sound quality video playback
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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    Windows 7 Convert .wtv to .dvr-ms Files Output with Shorter Length

    When I use the Windows 7 option to convert .wtv to .dvr-ms the converted .dvr-ms files are much shorter in length than the original .wtv files, e.g. a .wtv file with a length of 2:35:58 will be converted to a .dvr-ms file with a length of 29:35. To troubleshoot this I tested a few .wtv files...
    • AkashaJSummer
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    • .wtv conversion drive issues dvr e drive file format file size media files troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Multimedia
  11. R

    Windows 7 DVR & Computer both need Ethernet cables

    I have a D-Link router DIR-615/RE rated at 802l11b/g/n, a Motorola SB6121 Surfboard cable modem. Right now I have my Tivo DVR connected to my router using Ethernet cabling so the DVR and Tivo can talk to one another. I have my laptop computer connected to the Internet using WiFi through the...
    • Rus
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    • connection dvr ethernet modem network router setup streaming tivo wifi
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 Trouble using windows 7 to locally access DVR

    Hi everyone, New to windows 7 and not sure if this is something you can help me with or not. I have been tring to setup my dvr to be able to access my security cameras from a remote location, but have not had much luck. My present problem is when I try to log into my DVR locally, using my lab...
    • homesafe
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    • activex desktop access dvr intellicam ip address laptop issues local network netgear router network settings port forwarding remote access security cameras tech support translation issue troubleshooting user help web display web services windows 7 wireless
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 how to network a motorola dch3416to w7 pc

    i was wanting to access my dvr to my pc s using a 1394a firewire .i read a few posts on different forums but thought i would post here to see if i could find an easier path to my objective. i subscribe to charter my dvr is a motorola dch 3416 .also if posible could it be accessed on a belkin...
    • weissmertz
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    • belkin charter computer access dch3416 dvr firewire motorola network router
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  14. News

    MS11-092 - Critical : Vulnerability in Windows Media Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2648048) - V

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (December 13, 2011): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Windows Media Player and Windows Media Center. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user...
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    • critical dvr extended security updates media center media player remote code execution vulnerability
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
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    Windows 7 What should I do?

    I have a Netgear WNR2002v2 router it is being used with both wireless and wired. I just install a Netgear XAV2001 Powerline adapter kit. My isp is Road Runner and my internet speed is 20Mbps (approx) download and 2.0Mbps upload. I am waiting on deliver of a Monoprice 8 port 10/100/1000 ethernet...
    • lartomar2002
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    • adapter connection devices directv dvr ethernet hardware home network installation internet netgear powerline ps3 router speed streaming switch wdtv wired connection wireless
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 BSOD Problem dmp attached

    I have a computer that I built solely for security cameras. I am getting BSOD's every four days or so. I have a feeling that my DVR has a driver that is corrupt or is not compatible with something in my system. If someone could look through the minidump and let me know what you see I would...
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    Windows 7 I need to allow ActiveX add on

    I need to allow an ActiveX (.cab) add on so I can remotely view my home security DVR. Windows will not allow me to install this add on because the publisher is unknown. I am running Windows 7 home premium whch unfortunately does not have group settings. I think I need to edit the registry in...
    • powerlever
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    • activex add-ons configuration dvr home security installation registry settings unknown publisher windows 7
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  18. lloydkuhnle

    Windows 7 Netflix Streaming Through Windows Media Center Extenders:

    I currently have the WMC plugin for Netflix installed on my computer. Netflix streaming video works great through MEDIA CENTER to the computer monitor. I also have a Lynskies Media Center Extender, which allows me to watch recorded TV on my big screen TV through my home network. (The desktop PC...
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    Windows 7 Convert to .dvr-ms format missing in Windows 7

    I have 3 HP Media Center computers that are all networked. One XP desktop, one Win 7 Home Premium laptop that was upgraded from Vista, and one brand new laptop with Win 7 factory installed. I use them often to record TV shows and want to be able to use each computer to watch shows recorded on...
    • freycl
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    • compatibility conversion dvr file format home premium media center networked computers recording troubleshooting tv shows upgrade video playback windows 7 wtv
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 WTV Converter Sopped Working?

    Can anybody help. I've just installed windows 7 and I am trying to convert wtv file recorded in media centre to dvr-ms file. The first time I did this it worked perfectly fine. However, since then the program seems to have stop working? The program starts converting the file then after a while...
    • Markib
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    • dvr error reporting file conversion media center software issues technical issues user support video files windows 7 wtv converter
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support