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

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

  1. crash2009

    crash2009 MDL Expert

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    Yes, chopping down trees with an axe used to take all day, now we got a chainsaw. Both can cut your leg off.
     
  2. crash2009

    crash2009 MDL Expert

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    I used the checkbox in the shortcut property's Advanced/RunAsAdmin.

    I dont mind the two enter's for UAC. I was just a little concerned about functionality of TestRights and XYplorer. There is another one with a goofy name. Should have been Xplorer instead of XYplorer.

    XY tab enter makes up for the 2 UAC enters. Thanks again!
     
  3. crash2009

    crash2009 MDL Expert

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    #5763 crash2009, Aug 3, 2016
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    Maybe start WMC with a clean slate.

    Code:
    %systemroot%\ehome\mcupdate.exe -MediaCenterRecoveryTask
     
  4. elmopio

    elmopio MDL Novice

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    #5764 elmopio, Aug 3, 2016
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    Tried. Didnt work for me. I went back to 1511 and just wait for my sorry U.S. CC user.
     
  5. andy_d11

    andy_d11 MDL Novice

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    So I was hesitant to apply the Anniversary update but I figured it was something that I will have to do eventually. Well, I just did and WMC is gone :(

    Should we follow the same steps as before to get it installed again?
     
  6. mwpeterson

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    #5766 mwpeterson, Aug 3, 2016
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    Yeah, I was thinking of doing that. I should probably also disconnect the tuning adapter while I test it.
     
  7. crash2009

    crash2009 MDL Expert

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    Not sure about the HDHR, but with the Ceton Infini4, I had to reset the tuner when things locked up. It had a Factory Reset option in the tuner driver software. Dont know this for a fact but it appears some of these tuners have a "mind of their own", and it needs to get erased occasionally.
     
  8. andy_d11

    andy_d11 MDL Novice

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    After a few tries of installing -> uninstalling -> reinstalling I finally got it to install properly. But now, WMC will not launch. No error is given. WMC just doesn't open.
     
  9. craftbrewer

    craftbrewer MDL Senior Member

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    Yep, I just did the upgrade, and reinstalled following the instructions, ALL GOOD AGAIN. Oh that version 12 WMC
     
  10. ejohnson0547

    ejohnson0547 MDL Novice

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    #5770 ejohnson0547, Aug 3, 2016
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    I just wanted to share that I was able to get Media Center working on Windows 10 Anniversary Edition with the HDHomeRun Dual tuner (Note, this is the OTA version, NOT the Prime or cable card version).

    I did a clean install of Windows 10 version 1607. I then installed the WMC from T-S version 8.6. For some reason it didn't install the Windows DVD player, but just using the MSI file it installed fine later.

    I just had to manually create a firewall exception for the Windows Media Center Receiver Service. Neither the HDHomeRun driver or WMC installer didn't do this. Here is the commands I used for this. Save this following code as a .BAT file and run it.

    Thanks to all...

    Code:
    @echo off
    setlocal
    
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    :: Auto elevate this batch to administrator...
    ::
    cd /d "%~dp0"
    (NET FILE || (powershell start-process -WorkingDirectory '%cd%' -FilePath '%0' -verb runas)&&(exit /B)) >nul 2>&1
    
    :: Add the Media Center Firewall Rules
    netsh.exe advfirewall firewall delete rule name="Windows Media Center Receiver Service"
    netsh.exe advfirewall firewall add rule name="Windows Media Center Receiver Service" dir=in action=allow program="%%SystemRoot%%\ehome\ehRecvr.exe" enable=yes profile=any localip=any remoteip=any
    
    ping 1.1.1.1 -n 1 -w 1000>nul
    
     
  11. phoebeuk

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    #5771 phoebeuk, Aug 3, 2016
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    Okay, I think I fixed my "scheduled recordings failure" problem by ditching the tuner driver I was using (suggested by DriverMax utility, which I have also ditched) and installing the VMS800_E750_1.05.520_WLH.exe driver instead for my Compro Videomate E750 Dual DVBT tuner card. Fingers crossed. This just leaves my WTVConverter problem outstanding.

    I'm wondering whether the inability to convert from .wtv to .dvr-ms might be a DRM issue?

    From my earlier post --
     
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  12. mva5580

    mva5580 MDL Novice

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    Same problem for me; it installs and I've got the shortcut but when I click on it, nothing.
     
  13. delldude1989

    delldude1989 MDL Novice

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    Updated to Windows 10 Anniversary Edition and WMC is saying Tuner Not Found. Running a HDHomeRun
     
  14. ubbe

    ubbe MDL Novice

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    Yes. I have the same behavior and now im out of more ideas how to fix it. I give up at 03:30 last night... so rather tired now at 07:40
    Ubbe
     
  15. phoebeuk

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    I think they might need to know which type of HDHomerun card e.g. OTA, Prime, Cable etc.
     
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  16. delldude1989

    delldude1989 MDL Novice

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    Thanks sorry , HDHomeRun Prime Cable Card
     
  17. phoebeuk

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    Okay! Next advice is to try the "Search Thread" function at the top of the page typing "HDHomeRun Prime" (without quotes). It might point you in the right direction.
     
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  18. phrunt

    phrunt MDL Addicted

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    #5778 phrunt, Aug 3, 2016
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    Well this is cool, after upgrading to the anniversary update now Windows MCE V12 lets me do the sound setup, something that's never worked before.

    -- Tried on a second machine, same result, speaker setup seems to be solved by itself.
     
  19. delldude1989

    delldude1989 MDL Novice

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    i ended up reinstalling an older copy of Windows 10 since it looks like the SD Drivers are broken for WMC in anniversary update.
     
  20. WIKIMACK

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    #5780 WIKIMACK, Aug 3, 2016
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