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    Windows 7 Samsung R610 shuts of HDMI video output on closing lid

    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...
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    Windows 7 Digital TV Tuner USB Dongle

    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
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    Windows 7 hauppauge compatibility ????

    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.
  4. Family Guy Advertisement Deal with Microsoft

    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...
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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...
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    Windows 7 Media Center - won't recognize HDTV or make it past channel 185

    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...
  7. TV on the web: Web on the TV....

    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...
  8. Windows Vista Windows Media Program Guide

    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.
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    Windows 7 Issues with Live TV Playback: "Copying Prohibited" Error in Media Center RC2

    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...
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    Windows 7 Mouse disapears while dual-screening

    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.
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    Windows 7 Nvidia GeForce FX 5200

    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...
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    Windows 7 Win7 TV Problem

    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
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    Windows 7 Hauppage Win TV PVR-1100 (HVR-67XX ) only Analog TV works

    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...
  14. Windows 7 Successful Leadtek STK7700 DVB-T Stick Installation on Windows 7 64-Bit

    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...