I got my computer six months ago and never bothered with Windows Media Center.
In order to see TV on my computer, I needed a TV tuner. Since I am a member with Netflix and Microsoft promoted Netflix working on the Center, I tried to use it without the tuner and just play media from my hard drive...
black screen
curser issue
dell
home premium
inspiron580
intel processor
media playback
netflix
performance issues
physical memory
reboot
service pack 1
software
system configuration
troubleshooting
tv tuner
user experience
virtual memory
windows 7
windows media center