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

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

  1. furtilizer

    furtilizer MDL Novice

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    V12 is working as well on 14393.969!!!
    PlayReady installs, but when the WMC APP tries to update the PlayReady components it gets into trouble.
    Anyway: tuner works
    Where can I download updated PlayReady components?
     
  2. Tree 5

    Tree 5 MDL Novice

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    What kind of tuner? OTA or cable card?
     
  3. furtilizer

    furtilizer MDL Novice

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    WINTV HVR 900 USB
    url:
    hauppauge.de/site/products/data_hvr900.html
     
  4. crash2009

    crash2009 MDL Expert

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    You don't need PlayReady for OTA...Uninstall it from Programs and Features and WMC will not bother you to update.

    You are in Germany...Correct?
     
  5. furtilizer

    furtilizer MDL Novice

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    Yes I´m from Germany
     
  6. askat1988

    askat1988 MDL Novice

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    Fast forward still doesn't work.
     
  7. furtilizer

    furtilizer MDL Novice

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    still working on 14393.970 :)
     
  8. crash2009

    crash2009 MDL Expert

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    #7968 crash2009, Mar 24, 2017
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    PlayReady is part of the Digital Rights Management (DRM) Scheme. DRM is a system, designed by Microsoft, to encrypt a recording, so that the recording can only be played on the device that recorded it. An exception to the rule is that we are allowed to use Media Extenders, such as Xbox 360 and Ceton Echo, which allow the recordings to be extended to other TV's within the home. There are a few different variants to the copy rules, such as "copy freely", "copy once", "copy never". I believe these "copy rules" are known as "CC flags" and are embedded within the video stream. Our, (United States), CableCard Tuners (read and honor) the CC Rules, and determine the outcome of the recording which is made by the tuner. CC might mean CableCard.

    As far as I know, there is no DRM or CC Rules, (of this type), in Germany. Over The Air or Terrestrial (OTA or T) video streams do not contain CC Flags, so therefore PlayReady is not necessary. Digital Cable Advisor (DCA) is likely not necessary also.
     
  9. furtilizer

    furtilizer MDL Novice

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    @Crash2009:
    Thank you!!:worthy:
     
  10. lachape_one

    lachape_one MDL Novice

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    I thought v12 doesn't work since anniversary update :g:
     
  11. crash2009

    crash2009 MDL Expert

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    Only the CableCard Tuners are broken in 14393. v8.8.1 and v12 both work in 14393 with OTA or Satellite Tuners.
     
  12. crash2009

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    Actually my favorite was v11. Yes, there were a couple things you had to do to it, and yes there were a couple security flaws, but it was simple to install and ran great.
     
  13. yucca1960

    yucca1960 MDL Novice

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    no live tv

    hi guys
    I just installed media center and after a brief time of live tv, I'm getting this message. and no more live tv.

    critical windows media center that are required for video playback have been replace. to restore this files return to a previous restore point from system restore.

    my system is win 10 pro 1511 OS 10586.589 and I'M using 8.8.1
     
  14. yucca1960

    yucca1960 MDL Novice

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    hi guys
    I just installed media center and after a brief time of live tv, I'm getting this message. and no more live tv.

    critical windows media center that are required for video playback have been replace. to restore this files return to a previous restore point from system restore.

    my system is win 10 pro 1511 OS 10586.589 and I'M using 8.8.1

    this is my first time and I think I asked in the wrong place, so you may see the same question on a different thread
     
  15. technodevotee

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    #7975 technodevotee, Mar 25, 2017
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    @Yukka

    Does it do this every time you use it, even across a restart?

    I have had it happen to me but after a reboot it started working and never happened again.
     
  16. technodevotee

    technodevotee MDL Senior Member

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    #7976 technodevotee, Mar 25, 2017
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    Anyone know how to resolve this problem please?

    Playback gets hung in a loop of a few milliseconds of video if I fast forward or rewind a few times and the only way out of it is to exit WMC and restart it.

    It seems to happen most often when getting near to the point of switching from catch-up to 'live' but it also happens when playing a previously recorded programme.

    For example; I go and put the kettle on while adverts are showing but when I return, I have missed the program restarting, so I press rewind on the remote but because I went back too far I press fast forward then when I press the play button, instead of playing normally, the same few milliseconds of video are playing over and over.

    (also posted on TGB)
     
  17. yucca1960

    yucca1960 MDL Novice

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    yes it does it,
     
  18. technodevotee

    technodevotee MDL Senior Member

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    Oh, that's a shame. A few of my PCs have done it after installing WMC but a reboot has always fixed it for me.

    Sorry about that.

    But someone here is bound to have the answer for you.
     
  19. crash2009

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    #7979 crash2009, Mar 25, 2017
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    Your words suggest this is the SYSTEM FILES MODIFIED ERROR. I haven't seen that error reported since Version v10 (and previous). This would suggest to me that your O/S was chewed up prior to installing v8.8.1

    My best guess is that you tried a previous version of WMC and installed v8.8.1 over top, or, didn't unblock the WMCv8.8.1 zip file

    Un-install v8.8.1

    Repair the O/S

    Review the Readme and Workaround help files included in the v8.8.1 installation files.

    Make sure the v8.8.1 zip file is UNBLOCKED

    Try again.

    One "other thing".....if you downloaded the v8.8.1 from somewhere else, get the v8.8.1 from Page 1 of this thread.
     
  20. PhaseDoubt

    PhaseDoubt MDL Expert

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    Sounds like something either got deleted or corrupted beyond recognition. Have you tried a restore point like the message stated? If not, that might be a good place to start.