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    Remote is MANDATORY for Windows Media Center?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by JCMS, Mar 31, 2010.

  1. JCMS

    JCMS Notebook Prophet

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    I just bought a $100 TV tuner. It could be had as standalone for $100 or with the WMC remote for $130. Having no need for a remote, I bought the standalone one. Now, while configuring, WMC tells me an IR receiver is mandatory.

    What the hell? Can I bypass this?
    I really, really am frustrated now

    I have a X360 receiver for Windows if that can help...
     
    JCMS, Mar 31, 2010
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    I don't have to use remote for WMC, I use it all the time.
     
    cloudbyday, Mar 31, 2010
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    It absolutely wants me to set up the TV before using the TV tuner. And the IR remote is a mandatory step for set upping TV.
    And are you on a laptop? Laptops usually have an IR receiver out of the box. I'm on a desktop
     
    JCMS, Mar 31, 2010
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    I got it now.
    My PS2 is plugged through Composite so WMC detects it as Set-top box cable, and for that a remote is mandatory.
     
    JCMS, Apr 1, 2010
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