Burn a CD or DVD in Windows Media Center
You can burn many different types of CDs and DVDs in Windows Media Center. This lets you decide what type of DVD or CD you want to create, based on how and what you want to use to play the content after it is burned to a disc.

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Burn a CD or DVD in Windows Media Player: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about burning CDs or DVDs in Windows Media Player. What can I burn? What types of CDs or DVDs can I burn? What is a data disc? Is that the same as an MP3 disc? Can I burn the contents of a one disc, such as a music CD, a data CD, or a data DVD, directly to another disc using the Player? How do I burn music to a portable music player device? How can I burn movies to a DVD? Why do the songs on the data disc I burned play in a different order than the list I created? Why doesn't the disc I burned play in my CD player? Why doesn't this blank disc work for burning? How do you erase an already-burned CD? Why do one or more of the items in the burn list have an Information button next to them? Why can I play and add certain songs to the burn list, but can't burn them to a CD? How do you acquire burning rights for protected songs? Why are there occasionally long gaps between songs on the CDs I burn? How can I tell if a custom burned CD is an audio or a data disc? How can I tell if my CD drive is a CD burner? How do I get a CD burner? How can I find out the status of the disc I am burning? Why doesn't the Player recognize my USB-connected burner? Why am I asked if I want to skip a file when burning starts? How do I save my burn list? What does it mean when the Player states it is "inspecting" after I click Start Burn?

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Disc burning: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about burning a disc. Why are there two different ways to format a disc? How much hard disk space do I need to burn a disc? Can I choose where the disc image is stored? If I have more than one writeable drive, how do I set one as the default for burning discs? Do I need to close or finalize my disc when I'm done burning? How many times can I close a disc, reinsert it, and then burn more files in a new session? Can I burn a disc using an existing ISO image? Can I make additional copies of a disc I just burned? How do I copy a disc? How do I make a music or a video disc that will work in a CD or DVD player? I'm trying to burn a CD or DVD over Remote Desktop Connection, and I dont see the AutoPlay dialog box or option to burn a CD or DVD. How can I burn a disc over Remote Desktop Connection ?

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Managing recorded TV shows in Windows Media Center: frequently asked questions
If you have Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate, as well as a compatible TV tuner device, you can use Windows Media Center to watch and record live TV on your computer. Here are answers to some common questions about managing TV shows that you record in Windows Media Center. How do I change the default storage settings for my recorded programs? How do I delete my recorded TV programs? Why aren't my programs being recorded? What happens when there is no hard disk space available for recording a TV program? How long does Windows Media Center keep my recordings on the hard disk? What happens to programs that are recorded as part of a TV series? How do I cancel recording a series? How can I change recording settings for future recordings? What is copy protection and how does it affect me?

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Troubleshoot problems with DVDs and movies in Windows Media Center
Here are solutions to some common problems with playing DVDs and viewing movie information in Windows Media Center. Why doesn't digital audio work for DVD? Why is the DVD video distorted? Why doesn't a DVD play? What happens if the DVD has a different region code and does not play? Why doesn't movie information or cover art display in Windows Media Center? How can I change the program that AutoPlay opens when I plug in a device or insert a disc?

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Sync Center: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about Sync Center. What is sync? What is Sync Center? What devices can I sync with Sync Center? How do I disable or turn off Sync Center? How do I create a sync partnership in Sync Center? How do I end a sync partnership in Sync Center? Why doesn't Sync Center work with my Windows Mobile 6 device? How does Sync Center know which version of a file to keep? What is a sync conflict? What's the difference between one-way and two-way sync?

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Windows Media Player playlist: frequently asked questions
Here are some answers to common questions about playlists in Windows Media Player. What is a playlist and why would I want to use one? What items can be added to a playlist? What's the difference between a regular playlist and an auto playlist? Where are my playlist files stored on my computer? Are my playlists copied when I burn a CD or sync to a portable device? Can I save a playlist in another format? Why don't all of my items appear in the List pane when I drag an album or artist to it? Why are some of the items in my playlist dimmed?

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Using Windows Media Center
Windows Media Center is a feature of Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate that turns your computer into a multimedia powerhouse. You can use Windows Media Center to watch, record, and pause live TV; listen to your entire music collection; view your family pictures and home movies; play games; burn CDs and DVDs; and listen to Internet and FM radio. And if you have a compatible remote control, you can do all of this from across the room. You can even connect your Media Center PC to your TV so the whole family can enjoy the show.

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AutoPlay: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about AutoPlay. I set a default action for a device or type of media but now I don't like that action. How do I change it? How can I stop AutoPlay from asking me what program I want to use? How can I make sure I'm asked each time for the action I want to choose? How can I run or install a program from a device or disc? Why does AutoPlay behave differently when my media program is open? What is an enhanced audio CD or an enhanced DVD movie? What does "software and games" include? What would keep a device from appearing under "Devices" in AutoPlay? Why can't I override AutoPlay by pressing the SHIFT key as I could in Windows XP?

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Troubleshoot problems with a Windows Media Center Extender device
Here are solutions to some common problems when using a Windows Media Center Extender. What if a Windows Media Center Extender cannot connect to a Windows Media Center computer? What if Windows Media Center cannot detect the Extender during setup? I can't play some audio and video files when using Xbox 360 as a Media Center Extender. What types of audio and video files can I play when I am using Xbox 360 as a Media Center Extender? Why does the Network Issue notification often appear when I use a Media Center Extender device? Media Center Extender responds slowly when I am using it. What happens if the connection to the Windows Media Center computer is lost? What happens if the Extender did not acquire a valid IP address? How do I control the media experience when using Xbox 360 as a Media Center Extender? I added new content to my libraries in Windows Media Center, but now I dont see the new content on my Extender. What can I do? What features aren't available in Windows Media Center when using a Media Center Extender? Where else can I find help for troubleshooting problems when using a Media Center Extender ?

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Burn a CD or DVD in Windows Media Player
You can use Windows Media Player to copy music, pictures, and videos from your library to a blank CD or DVD. This process is known as burning.

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Windows Media Player DRM: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about digital rights management (DRM), media usage rights, and protected Windows Media files. What is DRM? What is a protected file? What are media usage rights? Are media usage rights stored in the audio or video file? What is a license? How does the Player use media usage rights? How do I download media usage rights? How do I tell whether a file is protected? How do I find out how I am allowed to use a protected file? What's the difference between purchased and subscription content? Can I remove DRM from a file? What is personal copy protection? How do I back up my media usage rights? How do I restore my media usage rights?

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Media information in Windows Media Player: frequently asked questions
Here are some answers to common questions about media information. What is media information? How do I add or edit media information? How does album cover art relate to media information? Can I choose which data provider to use when downloading media information? Does the Player support ID3 tags? How do I tell the Player to automatically fix the media information in my files? How do I prevent the Player from overwriting the media information in my files? When media information is updated in the library, how do I tell the Player to update the item's file name? When media information is updated in the library, how do I tell the Player to move the files to the appropriate artist and album folders on my computer? How do I make sure my ratings are not overwritten by other people who use my computer?

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Use a Windows Media Center Extender device
If your computer has no TV tuner, an optional analog or digital TV tuner is required to play and record TV in Windows Media Center. Windows Media Center Extender makes it easy for you to enjoy Windows Media Center experiences anywhere in your home. While the Extender works much the same as Windows Media Center, it is a separate device and there are some differences. The Extender is always on and running, ready for you to turn on your TV, watch a show, or view some pictures.

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Play a CD or DVD in Windows Media Center
If you want to control Windows Media Center with a remote control, an optional Windows Media Center remote control is required. Using Windows Media Center, you can play audio and data CDs, as well as video and data DVDs. This lets you enjoy both commercial CDs and DVDs, as well as CDs and DVDs that you have created.

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Windows Media Player library: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about the Windows Media Player library. What is the library and how do I view it? How do I view the pictures, videos, or TV shows in my library? How do I add content to my library? How is a library different from the Music, Videos, or Pictures folders in Windows? Does the library contain copies of my digital media files or just links to my files? How do I move my library from one computer to another computer?

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Rip music: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about ripping CDs in Windows Media Player. What is ripping? What happens if I decide to copy protect music that I rip? Where do I find the files that I ripped? Can I rename or move files that I have already ripped? Can I change the format or bit rate of files that I have already ripped? Can I listen to music while ripping? Can I copy the contents of a video DVD onto my computer using the Player?

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Play an audio or video file: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about playing audio or video files in Windows Media Player. What can I do about audio problems, such as popping, crackling, or sound that plays too fast or too slow? What can I do about video problems, such as green or pink lines appearing in the video, flickering or choppy video, the Player stops responding when playing video, and so on? Why does the Player display a visualization instead of the video (or display an error message) when I play an .avi, .mpg, .mpeg, or other video file? Why can't I play, burn, or sync protected files that I downloaded from an online store? How do I see the number of songs and the total amount of time it will take to play them within a selected list? I can't get crossfading to work. What can I do? When I click a link to an audio or video file on a webpage, the file doesn't play unless I right-click the link, click Save target as, and then save it to my desktop. How can I avoid this? How do I make Windows Media Player the default player for a file type? Why do I get an error when I try to play streams from certain servers? Why does Windows Media Player frequently become unresponsive or close unexpectedly? How do I prevent videos from automatically playing in full-screen mode?

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Converting files before sync in Windows Media Player: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about converting files before sync in Windows Media Player. Is it always necessary to convert files before sync? Can I turn conversion off? Can I choose the quality of the files that are converted? Is there any way to reduce the time it takes to convert?

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Troubleshoot problems with pictures in Windows Media Center
Here are solutions to some common problems with pictures in Windows Media Center. Why doesn't a picture display in Windows Media Center? The quality of the picture is low. I cannot save a picture after editing it in Windows Media Center. How can I change the program that AutoPlay opens when I plug in a device or insert a disc?

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Keep Windows Media Center on top of other windows
You can keep Windows Media Center visible on your desktop so that you can enjoy digital media content while doing other tasks on your computer. You can also resize the Windows Media Center window so that you can see everything that you want on your computer.

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Play games in Windows Media Center
Windows Vista, together with its media partners, offer on-demand online games that you can play on your Windows Media Center computer. The additional icons that appear in Online Media on the start screen in Windows Media Center vary by country/region.

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Your pics on the big screen: Create slide shows in Windows Media Center
Every party needs a little background music to set the mood, but have you ever considered background photos? With Windows Media Center, you can have both. For those unfamiliar with Media Center, it's a feature in Windows Vista that serves as a center for your digital media collection, including photos, music, TV shows, and home movies. With the right setup, you can use Media Center to completely change the dynamic of your living room by playing a slide show of your favorite photos-along with background music-on your TV. The best way to experience slide shows is on an HDTV, using a Media Center remote to control the action.

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Troubleshoot problems with recording TV on your computer
Here are solutions to some common problems you might encounter while using Windows Media Center to record TV on your computer. Why is there a recording conflict? Why didn't my TV show record? Why can't I find a recording? Why did the wrong channel record? What happens if the hard disk space is low or full? How can I increase the limit so more series shows can be recorded? Why can't Windows Media Center locate the channel to record? What should I do if Windows Media Center fails to record a program? What should I do if Windows Media Center fails to stop recording a program? Why was Windows Media Center unable to create the recording file?

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Use a remote control with Windows Media Center
If you want to control Windows Media Center with a remote control, an optional Windows Media Center remote control is required. If your computer has no TV tuner, an optional analog or digital TV tuner is required to play and record TV in Windows Media Center. There are different models available of the Windows Media Center remote control with a variety of options. The remote control can come with the Windows Media Center computer you have purchased or it can be purchased at retail locations.

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Set up Guide listings for use in Windows Media Center
If you have Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate, and you have a TV signal connected to your computer, you can use the Guide to keep track of TV listings in Windows Media Center. The Guide is useful for scheduling programs you want to record in Windows Media Center, and for simply browsing through channels to see what's on TV.

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Browse, stream, and download digital media from Online Media in Windows Media Center
Windows Media Center offers a number of partner programs in Online Media to enhance your entertainment experience. For example, you can play games on demand, share pictures, find digital music and radio programs, download movies, and watch videos over the Internet. Some of these programs will be pre-installed on your Windows Media Center computer, some require installation, and others will work over the Internet without installation.

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Set up a Windows Media Center Extender device
You can set up a Windows Media Center Extender so that you can enjoy digital media on your Windows Media Center computer in a variety of places. To enjoy your digital media files in your home by using an Extender, you need to make sure that your Extender and Windows Media Center computer are connected to your home network.

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Play your digital media anywhere in the home using Windows Media Center
Let's say you recorded your favorite TV show on your computer using Windows Media Center, but when you returned to watch it, a family member was using the computer for something else. Did you know that it's possible to watch that show in another room without purchasing a second computer? Using a Windows Media Center Extender, you can access your TV shows-even your pictures, music, and videos-in the upstairs bedroom, the den, the living room, or anywhere else you happen to have a TV.

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Sync TV shows to a device
You can use Windows Media Center to sync (or copy) digital media files such as recorded TV shows, music, and pictures to your Portable Media Center, Smartphone, Pocket PC, or mass storage device, provided that your portable device can play back these different types of digital media. This lets you enjoy the digital media that you have on your Windows Media Center computer away from home.

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Use Parental Controls in Windows Media Center
If your computer has no TV tuner, an optional analog or digital TV tuner is required to play and record TV in Windows Media Center. The advent of digital media provides unprecedented access to a wide variety of content, some of which might not be suitable for every viewer. Parents can specify and enforce which content is suitable for their families by configuring Parental Controls within Windows Media Center.

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Listen to music in Windows Media Center
You probably already know that Windows Media Center is a great way to watch and record TV, but did you know that its also a fun way to listen to music as well? Whether on your couch or at your desk, you can use Windows Media Center to find your favorite songs, or you can create playlists for parties. You can even watch a slide show of your favorite pictures moving across your screen while the music plays .

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Installing Windows: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about installing Windows.

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Do you have Windows Media Center?
Learn how to quickly find out if your current Windows operating system includes Windows Media Center.

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Burn a CD or DVD
If your computer includes a CD or DVD recorder, you can copy files to a writeable disc. This process is called burning a disc. By default, Windows burns discs in the Live File System format, but you can also choose to burn discs in the Mastered format.

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Rip music from a CD in Windows Media Center
You can rip (or copy) tracks from your audio CDs to your computer using Windows Media Center. After that, the tracks that you rip become digital media files on your computer. Settings such as the format of the file for example, Windows Media Audio (WMA) or MP3and bit rate for the files are determined by the settings specified in Windows Media Player.

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Add digital media files to Windows Media Center
The first time you start Windows Media Center, it will look for digital media files in the Music, Pictures, and Videos folders. But you are not limited to these folders for storing your digital media.

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Listen to radio in Windows Media Center
An optional FM tuner is required to play FM radio stations in Windows Media Center. You can use Windows Media Center to listen to FM and Internet radio stations available in your area, and you can create presets for your favorite radio stations.

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Activating Windows: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about activating Windows. What is activation? Is activation the same as registration? Does activation collect information that is used to contact me? Is activation required? How do I activate Windows? How many times can I install Windows on my computer before I have to activate Windows again? Will I ever need to activate my current copy of Windows again? How do I check my Windows activation status on this computer? How do I get a new Windows product key? What happens if I dont activate Windows? Where do I find my Windows product key for activation ?

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Set up a TV signal in Windows Media Center
Did you know that it's possible to watch and record live TV on your computer? All you need is Windows Media Center a feature included in Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate a TV signal, and a compatible TV tuner device.

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