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    Windows Media Center on Vista Business

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by integra144, Oct 5, 2007.

  1. integra144

    integra144 Notebook Consultant

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    I had Vista Home Premium and I was able to watch TV thru Windows Media Center. I upgraded to Vista Business I no longer have that function as now I only have HP Quick Play which I am not very happy with. Is there any way to get Windows Media Center on Vista Business? Or a similar program.

    Thanks
     
    integra144, Oct 5, 2007
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  2. bigspin

    bigspin My Kind Of Place

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    I think NERO Media home can do the same thing like MC
     
    bigspin, Oct 5, 2007
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  3. Eleison

    Eleison Thanatos Eleison

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    Business takes out all Media Center aspects of Vista (except for the basic Media Extender functionality in Windows Media Player)
     
    Eleison, Oct 5, 2007
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    jimc Notebook Consultant

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    jimc, Oct 5, 2007
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  5. swarmer

    swarmer beep beep

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    Another option is to upgrade to Vista Ultimate using "Windows Anytime Upgrade". But I suggest first trying the alternatives mentioned above.
     
    swarmer, Oct 5, 2007
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  6. hehe299792458

    hehe299792458 Notebook Deity

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    You can upgrade to Ultimate, which has the features of both Home and Professional. Otherwise, you'll need a 3rd software like Nero Home or the ones others have suggested.
     
    hehe299792458, Oct 5, 2007
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    timtravel42 Notebook Virtuoso

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    business vs. home premium =
    business features vs. multimedia features

    ultimate = business features + multimedia features
     
    timtravel42, Oct 6, 2007
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  8. leaftye

    leaftye Notebook Consultant

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    I use GB-PVR.
     
    leaftye, Oct 6, 2007
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