Pictures and video Windows Vista Tutorials

How to edit videos with movie maker
This video tutorial describes how to create and edit your own movies using Windows Movie Maker which comes for free with Windows Vista.

Turn your screen saver on or off
A screen saver is a moving picture or pattern that appears on your computer screen when you haven't used the mouse or keyboard for a specified period of time. Screen savers were originally used to save older, monochromatic monitors from damage, but now they are mainly a way to personalize your computer or enhance its security by offering password protection.

Keep your memories within view: Personalize your computer with digital pictures
We've all experienced that bad day that is made brighter when we see a picture of someone or some place that we love. Our pictures keep us connected to what's most important in life-friends, family, and memories of all of those fun vacations we have taken. Windows Vista has some great ways to help you use your digital pictures to personalize your computer. Whether you use a picture of your pet as your desktop background, a series of vacation pictures as your screen saver, or add all of your pictures to the Windows Sidebar as a slide show, there are many ways to keep all of those memories within view.

Control which programs are displayed in Windows Media Center
In Windows Media Center, you can choose which partner programs are displayed in the Start screen, in addition to the Program Library. This allows you to quickly find programs that you use regularly. When a new program is installed, it will appear automatically in the associated category (Music, TV, or Pictures + Videos). The next program that is registered in that category will replace the one before it. Hiding a program does not uninstall the program.

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.

TV signals that are supported by Windows Media Center
Windows Media Center is a feature included in Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate that enables you to watch and record live TV on your computer. The TV signals and programming that you can watch and record depend on the following:

What should I know before adding TV tuners to use with Windows Media Center?
A TV tuner is a device that makes it possible to connect a TV signal to your computer. With Windows Media Center a feature included in Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate and a compatible TV tuner, you can watch live TV shows and movies on your computer, and record programs for future viewings.

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.

TV on your computer: Understanding TV signals and TV tuners
With Windows Media Center a feature included in Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate; you can watch and record live TV on your computer. All you need is a TV tuner and a TV signal. The following sections describe the kinds of tuners and signals that are available, and what you'll need to connect a TV signal properly.

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?

Troubleshoot problems with watching TV on your computer
Here are solutions to some common problems you might encounter while using Windows Media Center to watch TV on your computer. Why do I get an error when I try to watch TV? Why did the TV stop or the channel change unexpectedly? Why can't Windows Media Center change channels? What happens if I forget the access code for Parental Controls? Why is there no TV signal on any standard TV channel? Why is there no TV signal for any of the digital antenna TV channels that are identified in Windows Media Center? Why can't I get a signal for a specific digital antenna TV channel? Why can't I get a strong signal for a digital cable TV channel?

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?

Troubleshoot problems with an Internet connection in Windows Media Center
Here are solutions to some common problems with connecting your computer to the Internet. How can I confirm that I have an Internet connection? How can I make sure my Internet connection works? What happens when my Internet connection is no longer valid? What if there is no dial tone? How can I configure a dial-up connection for use in Windows Media Center?

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.

Troubleshoot Guide downloading problems in Windows Media Center
Here are solutions to some common problems you might encounter when downloading Guide information in Windows Media Center. Why didn't the Guide download successfully? Why isn't the Guide information correct? Why isn't information available in the Guide? Why are the Guide listings missing for digital TV channels? Why don't the Guide listings match the channels I receive? What happens if error 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, or 82 is displayed? What if there is a problem with my Internet connection?

Download updated Guide listings 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 Guide provides TV listings to help you find, watch, and record TV shows. It may contain up to 14 days of TV listings at a time, and you can download updated listings whenever you want.

Use the Guide in Windows Media Center
If you want to find out what's on TV now or in the future, turn to the Guide in Windows Media Center. The Guide displays all TV programs in a table, listing the date and time across the top, the channel number and channel name down the left side, and program titles throughout the grid.

Watch Internet TV
With just his Internet TV guide and desktop gadget, Josh can quickly find exactly what he wants to watch.

Media Center Getting Started
In this video, Jenny quickly steps us through setup to show how simple it is to watch TV on your PC.

Internet TV in Windows Media Center
If you watch Internet TV in your browser, you're used to surfing between sites. Searching for what you want to watch. Struggling with different playback experiences. Now, you can stay put and Internet TV will come to you. Watch your favorite Internet TV shows, movies, and videos - all in one place! Easily find the Internet TV - online shows, movies, videos - you want to watch, with no need to search across different websites. No matter which network your shows and movies come from, you view them in one consistent way with Windows Media Center.