Can you get WTV files to play on Vista?

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Thu, 05/03/2012 - 10:56pm

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jribb80

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Can you get WTV files to play on Vista?

Can you get WTV files to play on Vista (stream from a 7 computer) without converting? Or is it possible to get 7MC to default record in .dvr-ms? I have a copy of Vista around and an extra computer. Really don't want to spend more money than I have to for a computer we will use very little.

Thu, 05/03/2012 - 11:17pm

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Michael Welter

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Yes, download and install the TV Pack for Windows Vista Media Center.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/960774

You'll need to download from a torrent site or similar site though as it was released as an OEM update only.

Note: TV Pack was a horrible, poorly tested feature pack primarily designed for the Asian tuner market. If is fine if you are only looking for playback usage but otherwise stay clear.

Mikinho | Missing Remote | Windows Entertainment and Connected Home MVP

Thu, 05/03/2012 - 11:51pm

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Aaron Ledger

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Your best bet is to convert files to dvrms. You can automate the process with DVRMSToolbox if it would help. Also, have you considered purchasing a Win7 upgrade license?

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Tue, 05/08/2012 - 9:04am

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Andrew Van Til

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I think the LAV Splitter (part of LAV Filters) includes support for WTV files w/o installing TV pack.

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