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The original poster is seeking a way to access the "convert to .dvr-ms format" option in Windows Media Center on a new Windows 7 Home Premium laptop, which was not available by default. After research, they discovered that associating the .wtv file type with Windows Media Center via the default programs settings enables the conversion option. Overall, the thread highlights a solution to a specific media file compatibility issue in Windows Media Center.
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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 the other computers.

XP recorded tv files are .dvr-ms format. Win 7 recorded tv files are .wtv format. In order to watch the .wtv shows on the XP, they must be converted to .dvr-ms. In Win 7 windows explorer, when you right click on a .wtv recorded tv show, you see an option to "convert to .dvr-ms format". I see this on my Win 7 laptop that was upgraded from Vista but it does not appear on my laptop that came with Win 7 preinstalled. How can I get the "convert to .dvr-ms format" option on my new laptop with Win 7 Home Prem factory installed?
 

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After several days of research, I found my own answer on the internet. The .wtv file type must be associated with Media Center for the "Convert to dvr-ms format" context menu item to appear when you right click on a .wtv file. Start - default programs - associate a file type or protocol with a program - highlight .wtv and click change program - click Windows Media Center - click OK. It works!!!
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After several days of research, I found my own answer on the internet. The .wtv file type must be associated with Media Center for the "Convert to dvr-ms format" context menu item to appear when you right click on a .wtv file. Start - default programs - associate a file type or protocol with a program - highlight .wtv and click change program - click Windows Media Center - click OK. It works!!!
 

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