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    Where can I find the High-Def video, the one in the Media Center set-up?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Guest, Jan 29, 2008.

  1. Guest

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    You know that video that helps you set-up Windows Media Center the first time? You know, the one with the video with all the people gathered around a TV watching themselves playing pool?

    Actually it's the one found here : http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/using/setup/display.mspx

    Where can I find that file on the computer's drive?


    It is the most high-definition thing I have seen on my computer.
     
    Guest, Jan 29, 2008
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  2. LIVEFRMNYC

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    Do a search on the Videos name. It should pop up.
     
    LIVEFRMNYC, Jan 29, 2008
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  3. talin

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    \Windows\ehome\en-US\Intro.wmv

    It's amusing to watch. :D

    :)

    The test videos are in the ehome directory.
     
    talin, Jan 29, 2008
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  4. Guest

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    Thankx Exactly what I was looking for.

    Just wondering, is there really that much difference from watching it on WMP versus watching it in Media Center?

    Media Center is very high-definition compared to WMP.
     
    Guest, Jan 29, 2008
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  5. Guest

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    And just wondering, is there anywhere that High Definition videos like this are available, for like a sample? Or do torrent videos really look that good?
     
    Guest, Jan 29, 2008
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    I admit to watching those videos a few times, cause if that's what HD really looks like, I might just sign on to HD. :eek: :cool:
    Thanks for converting me Guest. :rolleyes: :D
     
    talin, Jan 30, 2008
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    Do I need to download WMP for Vista or does it come with it? I have been using VLC so I'm not even sure.
     
    Orlando Guy, Jan 30, 2008
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    You are kidding, right?????????? But if not, yes it comes with it.
     
    Padmé, Jan 31, 2008
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    Would HD-DVD and/or Blu-Ray work on the computer too? Or is that a stretch
     
    Guest, Feb 13, 2008
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    Um...

    If you're talking about playing an HD move (i.e., blu-ray/HDDVD), you need the appropriate drive, which will cost you quite a pretty penny to install in a laptop and (i could be wrong) will be tough on battery life...

    To get the full benefit of the content, you'll also need a 17-inch screen minimum (for "1080p").
     
    Fewmets, Feb 13, 2008
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