Search found 18 matches

by RCShadow
Thu Nov 12, 2015 10:26 am
Forum: Third Party Software
Topic: HDHomeRun Prime and Windows 7 Media Center Hints Tips Tricks
Replies: 84
Views: 442134

Re: HDHomeRun Prime and Windows 7 Media Center Hints Tips Tr

Looking for some help with weak signal errors on Media Center. Occasionally when I'm watching a recorded show I'll get weak signal errors. However, when I pull up the HDHomerun Config app to look at my signal strength/quality for that channel everything looks fine (all in high 90s.) The recorded TV...
by RCShadow
Sun Oct 25, 2015 1:48 pm
Forum: Third Party Software
Topic: HDHomeRun Prime and Windows 7 Media Center Hints Tips Tricks
Replies: 84
Views: 442134

Re: HDHomeRun Prime and Windows 7 Media Center Hints Tips Tr

RoboCopy RoboCopy, or "Robust File Copy", is a command-line directory replication command. If you want to move your recorded TV programs to another system on your home network and are not concerned about converting formats or compression, RoboCopy is a great utility to accomplish the task...
by RCShadow
Sun Oct 25, 2015 1:45 pm
Forum: Third Party Software
Topic: HDHomeRun Prime and Windows 7 Media Center Hints Tips Tricks
Replies: 84
Views: 442134

Re: HDHomeRun Prime and Windows 7 Media Center Hints Tips Tr

I know this is an older post (above) but please...if you need help with a specific issue, mentioned in this thread or others, you would be better served by searching for your specific issue and then posting a new topic if you do not find an answer relevant to your specific challenge.

Thank you!
by RCShadow
Tue May 28, 2013 5:45 pm
Forum: Third Party Software
Topic: HDHomeRun Prime and Windows 7 Media Center Hints Tips Tricks
Replies: 84
Views: 442134

Re: HDHomeRun Prime and Windows 7 Media Center Hints Tips Tr

Mediaman,

Thank you for the input. Sorry for the delayed response, I can tell you took time to do that.

I started a new job and that is taking a lot of my time. I'll get it worked into the main post at some point.

Thank you again :D
by RCShadow
Wed May 08, 2013 5:20 am
Forum: Third Party Software
Topic: HDHomeRun Prime and Windows 7 Media Center Hints Tips Tricks
Replies: 84
Views: 442134

Re: HDHomeRun Prime and Windows 7 Media Center Hints Tips Tr

Don't know if this thread is still being responded to, but..... I was wondering on this section Weak Signal From Cable Company I was getting a consistant weak signal from Time Warner Cable. My signals were in the 70% range, the highest in the low 80%'s. I was getting the "Weak Signal" (am...
by RCShadow
Fri Nov 16, 2012 11:22 am
Forum: Third Party Software
Topic: HDHomeRun Prime and Windows 7 Media Center Hints Tips Tricks
Replies: 84
Views: 442134

I'm Back!

Been away for 6 or so months but now I am back! I edited broken links and cleaned up.

Note:
Tried Windows 8 :cry:
Nope!! Not me, not even going there. It's just an opinion.
by RCShadow
Sat Feb 11, 2012 9:34 am
Forum: Third Party Software
Topic: HDHomeRun Prime and Windows 7 Media Center Hints Tips Tricks
Replies: 84
Views: 442134

bluskye wrote:Thanks for robocopy tips. I will implement.
Anytime bluskye. Holler if you hit a snag.
by RCShadow
Fri Feb 10, 2012 1:50 pm
Forum: Third Party Software
Topic: HDHomeRun Prime and Windows 7 Media Center Hints Tips Tricks
Replies: 84
Views: 442134

YEA!!! Stickied!!! :D :D :D

Thank you mod(s)! 8)
by RCShadow
Thu Feb 09, 2012 6:54 am
Forum: Third Party Software
Topic: HDHomeRun Prime and Windows 7 Media Center Hints Tips Tricks
Replies: 84
Views: 442134

I got to check that one out! Thank you! Did you have a chance to set it up yet? Definitely smooths the TV experience. I started to but cooled my jets when I saw that the guy has not made changes in a year or so. Further, the folks making posts to his site for help discouraged me further becasue of ...
by RCShadow
Wed Feb 08, 2012 12:46 pm
Forum: Third Party Software
Topic: HDHomeRun Prime and Windows 7 Media Center Hints Tips Tricks
Replies: 84
Views: 442134

Re: HDHomeRun Prime and Windows Media Center Hints, Tips, Tr

You need a modem installed and connected to your phone line for this! (W7CallerID)quote] There are some very cheap modem card or USB Data/Fax modem options (8-20 bucks Newegg). Both Agere and Conexant seem to work. I probably should be asking the designers of the program but I am lazy so I will ask...
by RCShadow
Wed Feb 08, 2012 11:24 am
Forum: Third Party Software
Topic: HDHomeRun Prime and Windows 7 Media Center Hints Tips Tricks
Replies: 84
Views: 442134

Re: HDHomeRun Prime and Windows Media Center Hints, Tips, Tr

You need a modem installed and connected to your phone line for this! There are some very cheap modem card or USB Data/Fax modem options (8-20 bucks Newegg). Both Agere and Conexant seem to work. I got a Fry's by me really close and they have some cheap-o's that would work well for $6.99. I may ins...
by RCShadow
Wed Feb 08, 2012 10:12 am
Forum: Third Party Software
Topic: HDHomeRun Prime and Windows 7 Media Center Hints Tips Tricks
Replies: 84
Views: 442134

Please do add W7CallerID to your nice list. I spent a lot of time with the other options, TapiRex, VistacallerId, multiple YAK versions and none worked on my X64 system. This one worked straight away with no more compex manual XML or registry tweaks. I think the developer is working on a Bluetooth ...
by RCShadow
Wed Feb 08, 2012 7:10 am
Forum: Third Party Software
Topic: HDHomeRun Prime and Windows 7 Media Center Hints Tips Tricks
Replies: 84
Views: 442134

Re: W7CallerID for MCE

W7CallerID : Easy caller ID for W7, including x64 systems. Install the caller ID server on a host with a cheap modem and the addin on MCE. Client also available. This was the only one of multiple CID solutions that worked to show caller ID in MCE on my X64 system and was simple to install. Works on...
by RCShadow
Tue Feb 07, 2012 9:37 pm
Forum: Third Party Software
Topic: HDHomeRun Prime and Windows 7 Media Center Hints Tips Tricks
Replies: 84
Views: 442134

Microsoft Technet: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc733145(WS.10).aspx You may have to copy/paste the link above instead of clicking it. For some reason, the editor on here doesn't get the "(WS.10).aspx" in the link (??). Also, typing "RoboCopy /?" at the DOS prompt w...
by RCShadow
Tue Feb 07, 2012 8:28 pm
Forum: Third Party Software
Topic: HDHomeRun Prime and Windows 7 Media Center Hints Tips Tricks
Replies: 84
Views: 442134

Get Mediacenter to record TV to a network drive :D. Great for those with a big NAS like myself. Update the following registry key : HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Media Center\Service\Recording Examples: \\server\TV \\192.168.x.x\recordedtv You can also add that path t...