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    Windows XP Professional x64 Edition: Drivers, Free Trials, and Availability

    If Kworld's 64bit drivers for its ATSC hd tuner works, then it will be the second ATSC tuner with 64bit drivers. The other is Dvico's FusionHDTV 5.
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    Windows XP Professional x64 Edition: Drivers, Free Trials, and Availability

    Microsoft implements various OS checks. 1. Mandatory "Activation" upon a complete installation of the OS; 2. Non-mandatory user registration after activation; and 3. "Validation" prior to downloading some kinds of Windows files and updates. With respect to dual booting with Win XP...
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    Windows XP Professional x64 Edition: Drivers, Free Trials, and Availability

    The Linksys Wireless-G USB adapter (version 4) uses the Ralink chip, which has 64bit drivers. I said, version 4 of the Wireless-G USB adapter. Earlier versions of this USB adapter do not have 64bit drivers. Also, note well that the drivers from Linksys won't work as Linksys does not have...
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    TV tuners for Win x64: HD and SD

    I just discovered that ATI has 64bit drivers for the Theater 500 Pro chipsets. Not only are they for ATI brand tv tuners, but also for other brands using the Theater 500 Pro chips. Such as GeCube Gigabyte MSI Sapphire Tul Yuan Looks like they were released on Jan. 18...
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    Windows XP Professional x64 Edition: Drivers, Free Trials, and Availability

    I just discovered that ATI has 64bit drivers for the Theater 500 Pro chipsets. Not only are they for ATI brand tv tuners, but also for other brands using the Theater 500 Pro chips. Such as GeCube Gigabyte MSI Sapphire Tul Yuan Looks like they were released on Jan. 18...
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    ATX vs BTX

    For build-your-own microBTX system, the pickings are slim with respect to cases. I want a desktop style microBTX case, but there are only about three models on the market, and none of them are very attractive for a media center box. The major media center brands, Ahanix and Silverstone...
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    x64 OS question

    I've read that about 90% of 32bit software runs on Win x64. From my personal experience, all the 32bit software has run very well on Win x64. I have a dual boot WinXP (Windows Media Centerr 2005) and Win x64 setup, which means that the identical hardware configuration on both sides. For...
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    Windows XP Professional x64 Edition: Drivers, Free Trials, and Availability

    Cy Bo Re Is Win x64 worth it? Sounds like a judgment only you can make. However, Win x64 is very stable, or at least as stable as Win XP. I would guess that all the people who don't like Win x64 don't use it or have never used it. Most of the charges that "there are no 64bit drivers" is...
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    Windows XP Professional x64 Edition: Drivers, Free Trials, and Availability

    If you're interested in having a tv tuner in the Win x64, Dvico has 64bit drivers for its FusionHDTV 5 HD tuner. I hear that it works great.
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    Windows XP Professional x64 Edition: Drivers, Free Trials, and Availability

    Looking at your configuration, you could install a dual boot with Win x64. Probably all the 64bit drivers that you need are on that Win x64 CD that you have. Of course, you will need to update the drivers after inintial bootup.
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    Windows XP Professional x64 Edition: Drivers, Free Trials, and Availability

    What limitations are you refering to? Perhaps I can help.
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    Windows XP Professional x64 Edition: Drivers, Free Trials, and Availability

    As far as I know, only TV tuners using certain BrookTree tuner chipsets have 64bit drivers for Win x64. As for webcams, Creative Labs's WebCam Instant and WebCam Live have 64bit drivers for Win x64. Alternatively, try using a miniDV camcorder as your webcam. If your miniDV can be seen by...
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    Windows XP Professional x64 Edition: Drivers, Free Trials, and Availability

    Also, CA eTrust Antivirus 7.1 and McAfee Virus Scan Enterprise 7.1 will work. So, says the AMD website. http://developer.amd.com/drivers.aspx
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    Windows XP Professional x64 Edition: Drivers, Free Trials, and Availability

    The free Clamwin 32bit version will work in Win x64. Also, Avast has a 64bit version. Avast.com
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    Windows XP Professional x64 Edition: Drivers, Free Trials, and Availability

    I suppose that you owned the Epson perfecttion 3490 before you installed Win x64? As far as I can tell, the only 64bit drivers for Epson printers are available from Edpon, or are on the Win x64 install CD. Did you try connecting the printer to the box, turning it on, and then see if Win...
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    which tv tuner to use with mce 2005?

    If you get a analog tuner that does hardware encoding, your CPU and OS will hardly notice the recording. With respect to over-the-air Hi Def TV, if you can get a good signal from standard definition local broadcasts, then that is a good sign that you can pick up good HD signals. You can use...
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    Notebook with AMD 64 CPU & About 5 Pounds

    Thanks for the replies. The Compaq v200Z looks like the closest fit for me. The graphics memory is not discrete, but shared. But, the ATI chipset should be just fine. I plan on installing Windows x64 in a dual boot. I've checked and there are 64bit drivers for all the major parts including...
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    Notebook with AMD 64 CPU & About 5 Pounds

    I'm looking for a notebook that uses one of the AMD 64 bit CPUs, and is about 5 pounds. Wide screen and graphics with discrete graphics memory would be pluses. Any recommendations?
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    which tv tuner to use with mce 2005?

    Yep, the Hauppauge PVR 150MCE will give you pretty good analog TV. This is standard definition TV, not high definition. If you want high definition TV, you will need another tuner that does HD, like the Avermedia AverTVHD A180. The primary consideration is what kind of antenna will give...
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    which tv tuner to use with mce 2005?

    Windows Media Center 2005 with its latest updates supports two analog tuners and two HD tuners, which means that, if your box has enough power, you can record four TV programs simultaneously. If your motherboard has enough PCI slots, then you can install four separate tuners. Otherwise, there...
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    Just installed HDTV Winder under MCE, only get a blue background instead of TV

    It would help if we knew your particular configuration. However, I'll proceed out of shear ignorance anyway. Only the HD tuner part of the ATI HDTV Wonder will work in WMCE, and then only if your WMCE has an analog TV tuner that does hardware MPEG encoding. Hauppauge, Avermedia, and...
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    New Compaq V2000 and HP DV1000 series watch

    The dv1000 model seems to be a big hit for HP. They came out with a Lance Armstrong special edition. Lance Armstrong Edition OK. It's not exactly dv1000, but it is definitely modelled after it. No QuickPlay.
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    Key Logger Device Placed in new Laptops?

    Check this out. Mysterious Device in New Dell Notebook Anyone know about this? Look at this: Anti Spy website
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    New Compaq V2000 and HP DV1000 series watch

    I have Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 box that can record HiDef television programs. I recorded the Preakness horse race last weekend, and then transferred the file over to my dv1000. However, when I try to play the race Windows Media Player 10, Windows chokes, stalls, and comes to a...
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    New Compaq V2000 and HP DV1000 series watch

    Seems like WinBook has a model that acts like the dv1000. The Winbook W235 is lighter (4.8 lbs.), but supports only 1 GB DDR memory versus 2 GB in dv1000; no Brightview and no QuickPlay. I think it uses the Intel Extreme 2 Graphics, but it is noteworthy that it has a DVI-D port, which...
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    MCE 2005

    I've just edited the Step by Step Thread for the ATI HDTV Wonder in WMCE 2005.
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    Step by Step Install ATI HDTV Wonder in WMCE

    I've done some editing to the lead post in this thread. Specifically, I've noted that alternative approaches do work, and that I currently have two HD tuners in my WMCE system that perform quite well.
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    MCE 2005

    You can put a regular ATX form factor motherboard in quite a number of model and brand cases. Check out models from Ahanix. Go to Newegg and do an advanced Cases search for "ATX desktop". Avoid the cheaper boxes that the search will come up with. Essentially, the Cases for ATX motherboards...
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    MCE 2005

    I've been running my WMCE 2005 box since last December. I posted a thread here on how to install the ATI HDTV Wonder in a WMCE 2005. A lot of folks have been complaining about how dificult it is to install the HDTV Wonder. ATI HDTV Wonder Step By Step Install WMCE There are some other...
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    2 Craftsman #-in1 screwdrivers w/bits 9.97+tax+shipping

    Pretty good convinient deal. I have a magnetic screwdriver that I picked up at a so-called "Computer Expo and Sale." about $5. It was quite handy, with multiple bits, and it could pick up the screws when they fell to the bottom of the case where my big hands and thick fingers couldn't reach...
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    Step by Step Install ATI HDTV Wonder in WMCE

    Windows Media Encoder is not a requirement for the ATI HDTV Wonder in a WMCE 2005 system. DVD decoders are required, however. Nvidia's DVD decoders have been reccommended often, and you can download these from Nvidia's website for a trial period use. There are others if you search around...
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    Downgrade Rights in Windows XP Professinal

    Thank you wood man and De Phantom This makes sense. Standing alone, and not being experienced, I couldn't figure this part of the EULA out.
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    Downgrade Rights in Windows XP Professinal

    Are you asking me what the Windows XP Pro EULA means? I guess I want to know, in practical terms. what the EULA permits or disallows. I"ve edited my original post to stike out "COA" because the COA is different from the EULA.
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    Downgrade Rights in Windows XP Professinal

    Unless one already owns a license to the legacy (Windows 98SE or Windows 2000) software. Correct?
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    Downgrade Rights in Windows XP Professinal

    Can somenone explain the downgrade rights in the EULA for Windows XP Professional? This is what the EULA provides: "1.7 Use of Previous Version Of SOFTWARE. If the COA which accompanies the HARDWARE identifies the SOFTWARE as Microsoft Windows XP Professional SOFTWARE...
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    Step by Step Install ATI HDTV Wonder in WMCE

    Yes when there is an indepedent analogue tuner and the ATI HDTV Wonder. When the Kram drivers are used to permit the use of the analogue tuner in the ATI HDTV Wonder, the video from the analogue tuner is reportedly not very good. I have never used the Kram drivers. However, the more...
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    New Compaq V2000 and HP DV1000 series watch

    Note that, after the dv1000 gets in the Impact Guard, there is just enough room at the top of Impact Guard to squeeze in the power supply and cords.
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    ATI HDTV Wonder Question

    It's sort of unusual to put the little antenna there, but it should function just fine unless you have a tin roof or thick masonry there. It should perform just as well if you were to put it out a window in the direction of the broadcast towers. See Antennaweb.org
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    Whats the preference around here when it comes to notebooks?

    In my opinion, the HP dv1000 or its cousin, the Compaq V2000, are the best notebooks for portability and all around good use except playing recent pc 3D games. These two weigh about 5.2 pounds. They have 14.1" wide screens with native 1280 x 768 resolutions or about 16:9 aspect ratio. Cool...
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    New Compaq V2000 and HP DV1000 series watch

    I got my Impact Guard at Genpi.com Page at Genpi