when i try to start the scheduler program that comes with a hauuppage pvr
board. I get an error message.. DLL failed to initialize..  mscomctl.ocx not
registered or present.. It is there and i registered it.. any ideas ??

I am building a high end recording computer with Vista 64bit in mind.Many
of the recording interface manufacturers have written drivers for Win XP64bit
to be used with 64 bit recording software. Most of these same manufacturers
have not yet written Vista 64 bit drivers. Can I use ...

I need advice on a TV tuner card under Vista(Business, 32 bit).  Hope someone
can give me some pointer!
1. price range: around $100.
2. I don't have Vista Ultimate, therefore don't have Media Center.  Will

How do I get Vista to display thumbnails of photo images?  Ap present
everywhere in the computer all thumbnails show an icon of the opening program
rather than an actual thumbnail. This makes finding the right photo among
thousands an absolute nightmare.  Changing the opening ...

Anyone know where I can get a codec that will play MP4 video on Vista?  When
I try to play it in WMP, I get the error that there is no codec, and in
searching Microsoft's site, it appears this is by design.  The funny thing
is that the WMP version for the Pocket PC plays this ...

I have Vista Home Premium so I know that it comes with the DVD decoder but
when I try to play a DVD, it just says try and update your video driver, I
DID and it still won't work.
PLEASE HELP!

If I try to rip CDs under Vista Home Premium (clean upgrade from an earlier
Media Centre Edition 2005 system) using the Windows Media Player 11 Rip
facility, or via the Windows Media Center 'Copy CD to Library' facility, the
files are duly ripped to my default music folder but ...

This question was asked way back in 2006 and never answered.
I have several WMV files I downloaded from Microsoft for Visual Studio
training. When loaded in Windows Media Player 11, I get a notice to install a
new codec. Fine, I downloaded it, installed it successfully, but these ...

The thumbnails in all of the folders have been replaced with a generic MSN
picture - the same picture in each icon. How do I get my thumbnails back?

I have just built a new computer. I transfered my music files from my old
computer to my new Vista system. When I try to play songs which I purchased
online, legally, the system says I do not have "rights" to play the song.
What can I do to restore the "rights"

(Refers to German Langage 64bit Vista Home Premium RTM)
When trying to use the multi-media features of the above MS M-Media Keyboard
the appropriate optical indications are given for the various functions
(mute - volume+ and + etc etc.) superimposed on the desktop and also show

The only thing that I really think is missing from WMP11 is the fact that
when you're in Library view and it goes to the next song, it doesn't scroll
to show that song. This is really annoying when shuffling through tracks to
pick ones to burn, because if I find one I like I then ...

Since I switched to Vista, my iTunes seems to have "locked" all music files
in the Music Library which I keep on an external hard drive, all 90 GB of it.
I can play music using iTunes and add files to the Library, however I am no
longer able to make any changes to the file like ...

To begin, I am running an ATI X1900 with the newest drivers and catalyst
control center. It is a Core 2 Duo E6300 on a P5n-e Asus, with the Nvidia
650i Chipset. ! Gig of G.Skill Memory at 5-5-5 timings.
I have recently begun to notice that the photo viewer displays photos darker

This is driving me crazy.  I have used this numerous times and now my File,
View, Play, Tools, and Help is missing from the top.  For the life of me I
can't figure out how to get them back up there again. Any suggestions would
be helpful.  Thanks in advance.