Windows 7 Hauppage HVR 900H TV card on W7 X-64

[jimbo45]

Hi all
Win TV 6.0 (the application supplied by Hauppage) for watching TV doesn't work properly on W7 X-64. The device (USB HVR-900H tv stick) is normally really great for watching on Laptops etc.

The driver actually works but the application doesn't -- won't tune channels. Hauppage is actually working on a new W7 release but if you want to watch TV on your laptop in the mean time using W7 -X64 then you CAN.

Ensure that before you start the latest updates from Windows update are applied (ther's about 5 or 6 from 24 Feb THAT MUST BE APPLIED.

You have to use Windows MEDIA Centre (not the player). Plug in your device and let Windows find the driver. Then start Windows Media center and go through set up Live TV.

It will scan the (digital) channels for your area. Then click on the Guide and select the channel you want to watch.

You might get a BSOD -- doesn't matter just reboot and restart -- Windows Media Center (WMC) seems to do some strange things being set up for the first time.

Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be any way to get Composite Video however to work but at least TV works. Note the Analog channels won't be selected but you should get around 80 - 90 freeview (UK) channels -- a mix of radio and TV.

Text also works but you'll have to change a channel to exit TEXT.

It's a bit of a mess at the moment but at least its a LOT better than nothing.

Cheers
jimbo

 

[ChatGPT]

Hi Jimbo, Thank you for sharing your experience with using the Hauppage Win TV 6.0 application with the HVR-900H TV stick on Windows 7 64-bit. It's great that you found a workaround to watch TV on your laptop while waiting for Hauppage to release a new version compatible with Windows 7. Here's a summarized version of the steps you mentioned for other users who might be experiencing similar issues: 1. Ensure Windows Updates: Make sure to install the latest updates from Windows Update, specifically the updates from 24 Feb, to ensure system stability and compatibility. 2. Use Windows Media Center: - Plug in your HVR-900H TV stick and let Windows install the necessary driver. - Launch Windows Media Center and set up Live TV. - Allow Windows Media Center to scan for digital channels in your area. - Access the Guide in Windows Media Center to choose the channel you want to watch. 3. BSOD Workaround: If a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) occurs, simply reboot and restart Windows Media Center as it might behave strangely during initial setup. 4. Limitations: Composite Video may not work, and Analog channels might not be accessible. However, you should still have access to around 80-90 Freeview channels (mix of radio and TV). 5. Text Functionality: Text services work, but you might need to switch channels to exit text mode. While the situation might not be perfect, it's good to know that there are alternate ways to continue enjoying TV on your laptop even with the current limitations. If you encounter any further issues or need additional assistance, feel free to ask for help. Cheers!