18 Jul 2009

Media Center 2005 stopped recognizing my TV and Radio Tuners but the hardware is ok - how do I fix?

Question:

Downloaded another tv tuner program to test the hardware and it works fine. Media Center just shuts off whenever I try to watch live TV




Answer 1: 

    Hello Michael 1966,

     

    Thank you for visiting the Microsoft Windows Vista Community site.

     

    Using Third Party Software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from booting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Third Party Software can be solved. Using Third Party Software is at your own risk.

     

    If you are going to keep the newly installed program I suggest trying a sfc (steps below) if not uninstall the other program and see if Media Center 2005 issue are resolved.

     

    Try the following steps:

     

    I suggest we run a System File Checker which scans for and attempts to fix corrupted System files. - below are the instructions and have Vista Disc ready:

    Running the System File Checker

    1.  
      1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Command Prompt, and select Run as Administrator.
      2. Click Continue or supply Administrator credentials if prompted.
      3. In the Command Prompt window type the following, and press Enter:
      1. You should see the following on-screen messages:
      1. Once the scan has completed you will receive an onscreen message resembling one of the following:
      1. Please reply with the completion message that you received.
    2. sfc /scannow

      Beginning the system scan. This process will take some time.

      Beginning verification phase of system scan.

      Verification % complete.

      …found no integrity violations

      found corruption but repaired it

      found corruption that it could not repair

     

    This should resolve your problem.

     

    Let us know if these steps resolve your problem.  I hope the information is useful.

     

    Regards,


Anthony



Answer 2:I'm having the same problem.  I took the steps but it wants me to insert a Service pack 3 disk?  I don't have that.  My software is an OEM package that came with the computer.  There is no external Windows CD?  What should I do next?

McCruzer

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