[DISCUSSION] Patch WMC to run on Windows 10 final & possible alternatives

Discussion in 'Windows 10' started by ricktendo64, May 8, 2015.

  1. jspenc3

    jspenc3 MDL Novice

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    Yes, it will work fine. At this point if you have a backup image I'd use that first, otherwise you'll need to run the reset settings batch file in the WMC v881 install folder. If you have a backup of your settings you can then run restore settings batch file to get everything back the way it was. If you don't have a backup you'll just have to run through the whole setup process again...
     
  2. b-agner

    b-agner MDL Novice

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    There is no reset settings batch file in 6.3.9600.16384_v12. If I download 8.8.1, to get this file will it work with 6.3.9600.16384_v12, or do I need to uninstall?
     
  3. brentpp

    brentpp MDL Novice

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    Its almost there I loaded WMC Integration
    Then changed
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Teknowebworks, LLC\PlexIntegration\ProgramPath
    to C:\Program Files\Plex\Plex Media Player\PlexMediaPlayer.exe
    which from WMC it launches Plex player but once Plex starts to load it switches focus back to WMC and doesn't stay on Plex


    ktide1, what does kodi end up doing in you setup, is it just the launcher if you use WMC for TV and emby for media?
     
  4. crash2009

    crash2009 MDL Expert

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    #8184 crash2009, Jun 11, 2017
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    run backup settings in v8.8.1

    use the v8.8.1 uninstaller to remove v12

    you might need to remove the 2 ehome folders (c:\windows\ehome and C:\programdata\ehome)

    then install v8.8.1

    then run restore within v8.8.1

    all your settings from v12 are now in v8.8.1
     
  5. crash2009

    crash2009 MDL Expert

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    the first post is a good start, but, you need to read the entire month.
     
  6. ktide1

    ktide1 MDL Novice

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    No, Kodi is much more than a launcher for me. Kodi plays all media except live TV and *recent* DVR recordings (I use MCEBuddy to later move/rename/encode recordings to be accessed by Kodi). Emby is essentially my backend media server software, Kodi is the front end. The Emby add on for Kodi allows Emby to control metadata, fanart, watched state, etc. but Kodi handles all playback and presentation. Every instance of Kodi on my network then sees exactly the same front end - same art, watched states, etc. - as all instances are pulling from the Emby backend. So I can start a show in one room, pick it up where I left off in another, no problem. Emby (like Plex) also provides remote access and transcoding, which can be done through the Emby web app, dedicated Emby apps, or even a remote Kodi instance. It's the slickest integration of all the features I want that I've ever come across, works great, and relatively easy to setup.
     
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  8. brentpp

    brentpp MDL Novice

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    ktide, what don't you like about Kodi's DVR?
    not sure why EMBY and Plex haven't got a decent DVR when WMC had it 14 years ago.
    I going to try Kodi, but I want to turn a lot of it off , WMC was great because it really felt like an appliance
     
  9. ktide1

    ktide1 MDL Novice

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    #8190 ktide1, Jun 12, 2017
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    I have to have capability for DRM-protected channels as I'm on cable card. Thus WMC is the best answer for me. Emby has DVR (may have to have premiere subscription) but no DRM channels.

    EDIT: Just wanted to add, Kodi can be set up easily to function like an appliance with Launcher4Kodi. That's how mine is set up. Boots into Kodi, WMC integrated per above - almost seamless and VERY appliance-like.
     
  10. peteyduff

    peteyduff MDL Novice

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    #8191 peteyduff, Jun 15, 2017
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    really odd question here...but does anyone know if you can use this WMC install method on a non-MCE installation of Windows XP?

    *******EDIT*********

    Nevermind, just found an XP machine and tried it....says it requires 8.1 or higher.

    I wonder if it's possible to get this version of WMC or even the Win7 OEM version of WMC to run on XP
     
  11. SlyDogJeff77

    SlyDogJeff77 MDL Novice

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    Help please? I tried to read through everything... I still cannot detect any tuners..
    using silicon dust HDHomeRun Prime.
    new fresh install of windows 10 Pro on Lenovo laptop. ran "ver" from command line.. see below.
    Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.15063]

    downloaded the latest WMC-V8.8.1_x64_by_T-S
    downloaded the digitalcableadvisorsetup_x64
    ... but its still not working..
    i tried the reset bat
    i tried the reset button within the homerun setup app.
    :(
    truly disappointment and at my wits end. I don't know what else to do.
     
  12. ktide1

    ktide1 MDL Novice

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    You can try reinstalling SD drivers, but probably a Windows update to blame. If you ran any updates AT ALL on installation, one of the cumulative updates probably broke it. Disable update service then start uninstalling updates one by one until it works.
     
  13. SlyDogJeff77

    SlyDogJeff77 MDL Novice

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    I only have 2 Microsoft Windows Updates installed. KB402275 and KB4022405.. first one is a security update for windows and the second is just an update for windows.. what are the odds that one of them is causing a clean install of windows 10 pro and Windows Media Center for Window 10 along with the clean install of the latest SD HDHomeRun software to not detect tuners?
     
  14. ktide1

    ktide1 MDL Novice

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    High. Try what I told you. Disable update service then uninstall the 2nd update and retry.
     
  15. robc

    robc MDL Novice

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    I am trying to find a missing link for previous versions of WMC for Win10. All the links I have tried for the past two days take me to page 1 or dead ends, please help.

    Windows 10 Pro, Creator update, region United Kingdom

    Version 1703 OS build 15063.413

    32 bit operating system, x64 based processor

    V8.8.1 is x64 so I need the latest 32 bit version

    Thank you
     
  16. ktide1

    ktide1 MDL Novice

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    You can follow the default branch link from page 1. Click that link, then when the linked post opens, click one of the download links under the x86 code. That should give you 32 bit version of v12.
     
  17. magnus33

    magnus33 MDL Member

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    Will fudge i got the alternative version to install without issue V8.8.1 but it wont scan the tv card.

    It see it fine and adds it but doesn't scan the channels and says there was a serious error.
     
  18. 0691

    0691 MDL Novice

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    #8199 0691, Jun 21, 2017
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  19. 0691

    0691 MDL Novice

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    #8200 0691, Jun 22, 2017
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    Hello, everyone!
    I was checking out the link at https://forums.mydigitallife.net/th...windows-10-final-possible-alternatives.61061/ for installing Windows Media Center, and decided to give it a try. (my computer has a Windows 10 Pro installed.)
    I did so as the instructions told me to do, and got WMC successfully installed on my computer.
    However, when I opened it, I realized that WMC was in English, which is not my native language.
    Even though I understand English perfectly, I would (naturally) prefer getting my own language for the software.
    So, here's the question:

    Is there any way to choose WMC's language during installation? (Like Korean, for example.)