television

Hi I've recently upgraded my R610 to Windows 7. I've extended the desktop by HDMI onto my television. I've found that when I close the screen, the laptop switches off the output to the extended desktop - killing off the image on the TV. Basically the laptop goes into sleep mode. Under XP and...

I have a Digital TV Tuner USB Dongle which has no markings on it(so i have no clue what brand) which i have no compatible drivers for and windows 7 isn't finding any online. Is there any way i can get drivers for the device and then watch Digital TV on my PC with windows 7? Thanks

i plan on using w7 for a home media system .i need to find out what cards are compatible w/ w7. i have a 1800 that works but i was lookin for a older one for an older machine pci slot p4 2.8 478 533.

Microsoft finds friend in Windows 7 ad push: The 'Family Guy' John Cook on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, 6:45pm PDT Microsoft, meet the "Family Guy." Looking to drum up sales for the upcoming release of Windows 7...

(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...

I've been having a little trouble getting my Pinnacle HDTV card to work on W7 7100 and now finally got it, though it won't go past channel 185. I'm using a straight-from-the-wall coax, so no cable box. Pinnacle's TVCenter program worked fine in XP and displayed channels 200+, which were local...

Every Sunday morning I sit down with a cup of coffee and watch a show called 'Click'. It's made by the BBC and the full version can only be seen online. A shortened version is shown on the news channel. Whilst not too 'in depth' it does have some interesting articles and is well worth a watch...

Is anybody having trouble getting Windows Media Program Guide Updates ? I used to receive them regularly before they switched to digital television. I don't see why that would cause a problem. I don't use my computer for television that much, but I'm concerned about why I'm not getting them.

Hi there, I've been using the RC's for a few months now, loving it. But since installing RC2 I've run into a wall. I cannot watch live tv on my premium channels(in Canada, Movie Central most notably). Media Center plays for a few seconds, and then freezes, and displays a message that copying...

I have Installs Windows 7 RC 32 bit on my laptop. I have connected it to my television to dual screen. Now if I leave my computer for a while I come back and my mouse curser is missing! I can still click things, but It is all by luck. In order to get my curser back, I have to reboot my computer.

Hi everyone. I installed Windows 7 RC1 on my 2nd HD. On the primary hd I have Windows XP Pro. On th primary hd the Nvidia vdieo card works, but on the Windows 7 I cannot configure the multiple monitors. The second monitor is my televison--not high def. I do not understand why the dual monitor...

I am using AverMedia M135 TV card ,when i try to watch tv with Windows Media Center i get this gray screen, i can hear the sound but i cant watch tv :confused: Link Removed

Hi there Can't get the Terrestial Digital channels to work on W7 (both X-64 / x-32). Works fine in Vista X-64. The card is a "hybrid" type which has both a traditional Analog and a Terrestial Digital TV receiver in it. After scanning the Analog channels (does this Ok -- In UK get BBC1, BBC2...

After installing the 64bit version I tried my Leadtek DVB-t stick. Leadtek says on their website that this item will be taken out of theit products. But what a surprise, after inserting the stick the 64-bit driver was installed without any problem. I started the Media Center and after a sender...