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    Media Centre Question

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by ArmageddonAsh, Nov 23, 2008.

  1. ArmageddonAsh

    ArmageddonAsh Mangekyo Sharingan

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    Right i was wondering is there a way to access some of the features of the Media Centre without having to go into the media. for example say i want to watch TV is there a way to press a icon somewhere and the TV tuner start?
     
    ArmageddonAsh, Nov 23, 2008
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  2. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    Unless you are using an application that comes with the tuner, you have to run VMC in order to watch TV. You should check out The Green Button - it's a fantastic Media Center forum.

    http://thegreenbutton.com/forums/default.aspx
     
    kegobeer, Nov 23, 2008
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    mdrift Notebook Enthusiast

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    It helps if you have a keyboard or remote with the Media Center button. To switch to Live TV, I guess it is a two click process, unless you already have Media Center running.
     
    mdrift, Nov 23, 2008
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  4. ArmageddonAsh

    ArmageddonAsh Mangekyo Sharingan

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    the media centre only works with the media centre remote - i have tried using the remote that i got with the laptop but it doesnt work :(
     
    ArmageddonAsh, Nov 23, 2008
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