[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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    #7041 crash2009, Sep 14, 2016
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    Go get yourself a copy of MediaInfo and tell us what is so special about these files you are unable to convert.

    Try Google, "WTV Converter cannot convert the file from .wtv to .dvr-ms format because the content is not compatible with the .dvr-ms format"

    Appears to be an old problem associated with H.264, and/or Hauppauge Tuners.

    Try the "new" converter. H.264 WTV to DVR-MS
     
  2. phoebeuk

    phoebeuk MDL Member

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    #7042 phoebeuk, Sep 14, 2016
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    These are not H.264 WTV files. (I have been using MediaInfo for quite a while. It is included in the k-lite codecs package. And when you right-click one of these files MediaInfo doesn't appear in the context menu.*)

    Also, my tuner is a Compro E750, not a Hauppauge Tuner (although I have a Hauppauge Tuner in my back-up machine.)

    I could convert the files without problem until the Anniversary Update (After which I had to switch from V12 to the V8.x installer. This may or may not be the reason why some can still convert the files while others can't.) This is a NEW problem. The fact that it has the same error message as the old problem may have caused my post to be overlooked.

    *Using the browse-to method with MediaInfo on one of these files produces this sort of output:

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    General
    Complete name               : E:\Recorded TV\American Dad!_ITV2_2016_09_14_00_08_00.wtv
    Format                      : MPEG Video
    Format version              : Version 2
    File size                   : 422 MiB
    
    Video
    Format                      : MPEG Video
    Format version              : Version 2
    Format profile              : Main@Main
    Format settings, BVOP       : Yes
    Format settings, Matrix     : Custom
    Format settings, picture st : Frame
    Width                       : 720 pixels
    Height                      : 576 pixels
    Display aspect ratio        : 16:9
    Active Format Description   : Letterbox 16:9 image
    Frame rate                  : 25.000 FPS
    Standard                    : PAL
    Color space                 : YUV
    Chroma subsampling          : 4:2:0
    Bit depth                   : 8 bits
    Scan type                   : Interlaced
    Scan order                  : Top Field First
    Compression mode            : Lossy
    
    
    It only gives information about the video but not the audio, which might be a clue as to why WTVConverter fails to recognise these files. I have tried running WTVConverter on older files recorded on WMC under Windows 8.1 and it produces the same error, so the encoding of the files themselves hasn't changed.

    ETA ~ WinFF reports that the audio is MP2, so I have no idea why MediaInfo can't report that.
     
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  3. StefanR

    StefanR MDL Novice

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    I am also getting the same error (although I have never really used the convert to dvr-ms function, so had not noticed it until now).

    I have two machines running WMC. Both machines use the same PCTV DVB-T2 tuner.

    On machine 1 (Windows 10 1511, WMC V12) the convert function works fine.

    On machine 2 (Windows 10 1607, WMC V8.8.1) I get the error - this is against the same original file on both machines. It doesn't seem to matter when the file was recorded (Windows 7 with WMC, Windows 10 pre-anniversay or Windows 10 post anniversary) the conversion always fails when running 1607.

    In order to eliminate the WMC version, I deinstalled V8.8.1, ran sfc /scannow and then successfully installed WMC V12. However, the error still occurs. Maybe the problem is not with the version of WMC but something else in the Anniversary update?
     
  4. phoebeuk

    phoebeuk MDL Member

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  5. bigjohns97

    bigjohns97 MDL Novice

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    Does V12 work with the latest version from MS?
     
  6. crash2009

    crash2009 MDL Expert

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    All versions work on 14393. CableCard tuners are broken in 14393.
     
  7. doc289456

    doc289456 MDL Novice

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    Exactly the same answer from me as phoebeuks #7045.
    WTVConverter used to work until upgrade to anniversary edition (which removed WMC)
    I then had to reinstall another version of WMC for w10
    WTV converter hasn't worked since
     
  8. lachape_one

    lachape_one MDL Novice

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    Google Chrome blocks 8.8.1 download

    I tried to download today T-S's 8.8.1 media center from datafilehost.com
    but Google Chrome blocked the file at the end of the download as a malware

    anyone else have the same issue?
     
  9. lachape_one

    lachape_one MDL Novice

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    I tried to download today T-S's 8.8.1 media center from datafilehost.com
    but Google Chrome blocked the file at the end of the download as a malware

    anyone else have the same issue?
     
  10. Enthousiast

    Enthousiast MDL Tester

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    Why not asking it in the sticky dedicated MCE thread?
     
  11. lachape_one

    lachape_one MDL Novice

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    done

    if a modo can delete this thread with my apoligies :eek:
     
  12. kronflux

    kronflux MDL Member

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    Not even completely sure what this thread is about, I couldn't track down anything related to "8.8.1" on any of T-S's threads. I assume @Enthousiast knows what this is about..
    My only purpose in posting is, please be more detailed in your future posts. Especially with the thread title. "Chrome blocks 8.8.1 download" could literally mean anything at all.

    To solve the issue, simply temporarily disable Chrome's malware protection(Only do this for trusted sources such as reputable developers here at MDL)

    Go to the Settings menu > Show Advanced Settings > under Privacy uncheck "Protect you and your device from dangerous sites"

    Also, when downloading from DataFileHost, make sure to uncheck the use of their Download Manager to avoid further issues
     
  13. crash2009

    crash2009 MDL Expert

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    There has been above 20 complaints from people using Chrome in the last 6 months

    Edge has trouble with the download also

    I have no download problems Since switching to a browser named Vivaldi
     
  14. abbodi1406

    abbodi1406 MDL KB0000001

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    Uncheck "Use Download Manager" option before you press Download
     
  15. dudeluv

    dudeluv MDL Senior Member

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    Vilvaldi works for me also
     
  16. lachape_one

    lachape_one MDL Novice

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    ok thank you, it worked with IE and ill go back to Chrome, i dont have any need to change my browser, it was just for domnloading WMC 8.8.1. thanky you again
     
  17. TheProfosist

    TheProfosist MDL Novice

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    Have been running this for at least a couple months now on 1511 and everything has been running swimmingly for the most part. I was wondering if there were any known complications going to the anniversary upgrade that I should be aware of? Thanks in advance!
     
  18. T-S

    T-S MDL Guru

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    Oh sure you have the need, no matter that single download. Just test it for a week and you will start to understand how much your'e missing using a dumb browser like chrome.
     
  19. ryeandi

    ryeandi MDL Novice

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    What am I doing wrong? Tried downloading with Vilvaldi from the t-s link and get the same result as chrome (it even ids the browser as chrome). I can download in IE but that downloads as an .exe. Hardly seem safe.