Playing music in Windows Media Center: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about playing music and other audio files in Windows Media Center. How do I make my music appear in Media Center? Why doesn't album information (such as cover art) display? Why isn't there sound? Why doesn't a music file play? How do I play an audio CD or DVD in Media Center? Is there a graphic equalizer in Media Center so I can fine-tune the way my music sounds?

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Radio in Windows Media Center: frequently asked questions
With the right equipment, you can play FM radio in Windows Media Center. Here are answers to some common questions about playing FM radio in Windows Media Center. What do I need to play FM radio in Media Center? Why doesn't my FM radio play? Why did the FM radio stop playing unexpectedly? Why doesn't fast forward or rewind work when I'm playing FM radio? Why can't I see the option to play FM radio on the start screen? Where can I find Internet radio stations in Media Center?

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Playing videos in Windows Media Center: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about playing videos in Windows Media Center. Why won't a video file play? Why can't I fast-forward or rewind a video? Why don't I see a video that I downloaded in Media Center?

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Windows Media Center Extenders: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about using a Windows Media Center Extender. What are Extenders? I already have an Extender device. Will it work with Windows 7? What if my Extender won't connect to my computer during or after setup? Why won't certain albums, video files, or TV programs play on my Extender? Why does a Network Issue notification often appear when I use my Extender? Why does my Extender perform slowly? What happens if I lose the connection between my Extender and my computer? What Media Center features aren't available when using an Extender? Where else can I find help for my Extender?

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Connecting to the Internet in Windows Media Center: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about connecting to the Internet in Windows Media Center. Why do I need an Internet connection to use Media Center? How can I confirm that I have an Internet connection in Media Center? How do I set up an Internet connection on my computer?

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Watching TV in Windows Media Center: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about watching TV in Windows Media Center. What is a TV tuner and why do I need one? Why do I get an error when I try to watch TV? Why did the TV stop or the channel change unexpectedly? I'm using an IR blaster and a set-top box with Media Center. Why can't I change channels? Why can't I get a signal for standard TV channels? Why can't I get a signal for digital TV channels received from an antenna? Why can't I get a signal for a digital cable TV channel?

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Managing recorded TV shows in Windows Media Center: frequently asked questions
With the right setup, you can use Windows Media Center to watch and record live TV on your computer. Here are answers to some common questions about managing recorded TV shows in Media Center. How do I change the settings for recording TV shows? What's the best way to delete recorded TV shows? What happens to shows that are recorded as part of a TV series? How do I cancel recording a series? What is copy protection and how does it affect me?

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Playing DVDs in Windows Media Center: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about playing DVDs in Windows Media Center. Why isn't there sound when watching a DVD? Why is the video distorted when watching a DVD? Why won't a DVD play? Why is the movie information or cover art for my DVD wrong or missing? Why does a different program open every time I insert a DVD in my computer?

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Edit pictures in Windows Media Center
You can make changes to your digital pictures in Windows Media Center, such as rotating a picture or removing red eye. You can also print pictures and delete pictures.

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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 Player Library and how do I view it? How do I view the pictures, videos, or TV shows in my Player Library? How do I add content to the Player Library? How is the Player Library different from the Music, Videos, or Pictures libraries in Windows? How do I move my Player Library from one computer to another computer?

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Listen to music in Windows Media Center
Most people think of watching and recording TV when they think of Windows Media Center, but did you know that Media Center is also a great way to listen to music? You can use Windows Media Center to play your favorite songs, create playlists for parties, and even watch a slide show of your pictures while the music plays.

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Windows Media Player frequently asked questions
For answers to some common questions about using Windows Media Player, see the following topics.

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Using Windows Media Center
Windows Media Center is a feature included in some editions of Windows 7. You can use Media Center to watch, record, and pause live TV; listen to your entire music collection; view your family pictures and home movies; 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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Add media files to Windows Media Center
The first time you start Windows Media Center, it looks for media files in the Music, Pictures, and Videos libraries on your computer. Through these libraries, you can control which songs, movies, and other media appear in Media Center.

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Getting started with Windows Media Center
Windows Media Center is a feature that is included in some editions of Windows 7. When used to its fullest, Media Center can turn your computer into a powerful home entertainment hub. You can unleash the full power of Media Center by connecting your computer to a high-definition TV and using a Media Center remote to control all the action from your couch.

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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 are media usage rights? How does the Player use media usage rights? How do I download media usage rights? How do I restore my media usage rights?

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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's the difference between a regular playlist and an auto playlist? Where are my playlist files stored on my computer? Can I save a playlist in another format? Why are some of the items in my playlist dimmed?

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Media information in Windows Media Player: frequently asked questions
Here are some answers to common questions about media information. How does album cover art relate to 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 aren't overwritten by other people who use my computer?

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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 lines appearing in the video, flickering or choppy video, and so on? Why does the Player display a visualization instead of the video (or display an error message) when I play a video file? 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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Use a remote control with Windows Media Center
You can use a mouse and keyboard to get around Windows Media Center, but the best way to experience Media Center is with a remote control. There are many types of Media Center remote controls available to buy, with a variety of options. If you purchased a Media Center PC or a TV tuner, a remote control might have even been included with it.

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Windows Media Player sync: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about syncing a device in Windows Media Player. What devices can I sync to? What kinds of files can I sync? How do I know which files will sync to my device with automatic sync? Can I copy a file from my device to my computer? What happens if I delete files from my Player Library or the device? Can I stop the Player from starting to sync when I connect my device?

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File types supported by Windows Media Center
Windows Media Center can play many different music, video, and picture file types. You can even make Media Center the default player for specific types of files so that they'll open in Media Center when you double-click them.

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View pictures and videos in Windows Media Center
With Windows Media Center, you can play home videos and view your digital photos in a number of fun ways.

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Play a CD or DVD in Windows Media Center
In Windows Media Center, you can play audio CDs and DVD movies. You can also play data CDs and DVDs (discs that contain digital media files, such as MP3, WMV, and JPEG files). Playing CDs and DVDs in Media Center is best experienced using a Media Center remote control. Make sure that the type of Media Center remote control you use is compatible with your computer.

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Installing Windows: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about installing Windows. How do I upgrade my computer from Windows XP or Windows Vista to Windows 7? What preparations should I make before installing Windows? What do I need to have available? Should I upgrade or perform a custom installation? How do I install Windows 7 on a netbook? Should I install the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows 7? Can I uninstall Windows 7? Will my programs work with Windows 7?

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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 listen to music while ripping?

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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 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 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? How do I add or remove gaps between songs on the audio CDs that I burn?

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Back up and restore: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about backing up and restoring files. What backup tools does Windows provide? How much storage space do I need to back up files? How do I view the contents of my backup? How do I restore files? Can I recover files that I have accidentally deleted? How do I get my files back if my computer stops working?

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Searching in Windows: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about searching for files, folders, and programs. How do I perform a search? How do I expand my search? What is the search index and how can I change it? What does it mean when I see a message that search results might be slow? What does it mean when I see a message that search results might be incomplete? What does it mean when I see a message that a location can't be searched or there's no media present in the search location?

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Creating slide shows with music 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. You can use Media Center to play slide shows of your favorite photos-along with background music-on your computer. This is especially cool if you're computer is connected to a TV. A Media Center slide show can completely change the dynamic of your living room for parties and get-togethers.

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Windows registration: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about Windows registration. What is registration? How do I register Windows? Is registration required? Is registration the same as activation?

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Burn a CD or DVD in Windows Media Center
There are many options available to you for burning CDs and DVDs in Windows Media Center. Knowing how you want to use the burned disc will help you determine which option is right for you.

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Windows installation problems: frequently asked questions
Here are some answers to common questions about installing Windows. How do I upgrade my computer from Windows XP or Windows Vista to Windows 7? How do I get a product key? How do I make my computer start from the Windows installation disc, rather than the computer's hard disk? What can I try if I get a message saying there is a problem copying files? If I see a blue or black screen or a screen that doesn't change, is my installation broken? How do I install Windows 7 on a netbook? How do I fix a device, like a monitor, sound card, or printer, that doesn't work since I upgraded to Windows 7? Will my programs work with Windows 7? Can I try reinstalling Windows if my computer loses power during installation?

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Use a Windows Media Center Extender
You can use a Windows Media Center Extender to stream the media stored on your Windows 7 computer to another room in your home.

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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? How can I open AutoPlay, even if the default setting doesn't open it?

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Installing programs: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about installing programs. How do I activate Windows? Can I uninstall Windows 7? How do I install updates to Windows? Can I install a program made for an earlier version of Windows? Why do I have to be an administrator to install a program? How do I change the folder where a program installs?

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Activating Windows: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about activating Windows. Is activation the same as registration? Does activation collect information that is used to contact me? Is activation required? If I activated Windows, why is Windows on my computer non-genuine? Do I need to activate Windows after making a hardware change? Will I ever need to activate Windows on my computer again? Where do I find my Windows product key? Can I use my product key on more than one computer?

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TV signals that are supported by Windows Media Center
With Windows Media Center, you can watch and record live TV on your computer.

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Picture printing: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about printing in Windows Photo Viewer. How do I change print sizes in Windows Photo Viewer?What does the "Fit picture to frame" option do? What happens if I try to print a single picture on a template with room for several pictures? Why do settings such as paper size and print quality change from time to time? What's a contact sheet? How does paper type affect my printing results?

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Windows Media Center
Watch, pause, and record live TV. Listen to your tunes. Show off your photo collection. Enjoy online entertainment. And do it all from your living-room couch. Is it any wonder critics call Media Center the hidden gem of Windows? In Windows 7, we've made it even better-adding great new features (many suggested by you) and visual touch-ups.

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