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Windows 2003 as video server

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alocurto

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I am currently using a windows XP Pro on a box to record tv using beyond TV and a Hauppauge PVR-250. Works great but I want to move my WINTV PVR into my server running windows 2003 Server. Hauppauge doesn't support 2003 server but I have read that it will work.

Anyone doing this?
 
Originally posted by: alocurto
Anyone? Save me the trouble if you know!
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Unless the installer specifically checks for server versions and disallows it, it should work fine. 2003 server and xp are based on the same code base.
Bill
 
The 2 are very similar, but I am curious why switch? There really isnt much that you will gain by going to 2k3 in terms of PVR stand point.
 
Originally posted by: bsobel
Originally posted by: alocurto
Anyone? Save me the trouble if you know!
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Unless the installer specifically checks for server versions and disallows it, it should work fine. 2003 server and xp are based on the same code base.
Bill
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I tried installing an ATI AIW 9800 on windows 2003 server, it didn't work. I thought it would but apparently not.
 
Originally posted by: Zolty
The 2 are very similar, but I am curious why switch? There really isnt much that you will gain by going to 2k3 in terms of PVR stand point.
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I want to reduce the number of computers I have. So I am looking to take my HTPC (which only records stuff) and let my server do that.
 
Originally posted by: paulsiu
You didn't say how it failed. What did the install tell you? Did it say that it can't install on a server?
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The devices were unknown and no drivers were working for them. They would not install. I wanted to know if anyone has the hauppauge installed and working in windows 2003 server before I have to go through the trouble. Just trying to save some time.
 
Did you download the drivers for Hauppauge? Capture cards are rather specialized devices, I am doubtful that Windows XP or Server would have the drivers built-in.

Paul
 
Originally posted by: ebaycj
yeah, keep it simple.
HTPC -> recording, server -> storing shiznit.
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I am trying to do that, have the HTPC and Server in one. Seems like none of the recording hardware is supported in Windows 2003 Server. I would say that is pretty LAME.
 
Well I think that card uses a BrookTree chipset. So you can try the generic drivers here or possibly the ones located here. If neither work I really can't think of anything else to suggest though.
 
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