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Hello,
I have 1 HP with Vista, integrated with Windows Media Center.After a while it stops. All test "Diagnostic Tools" were successful. I reinstalled the system but nothing happens? Let me know if I can install XP, and retrieve my Windows Media Center? Thank you in advance.
To see if you can install XP, go to the HP site to see if they have provided drivers for XP.
Otherwise wait for Windows 7 which is more stable or have a version like Mandriva Linux.
It's likely your laptop does not support hardware acceleration (most laptops don't). You'd have to buy a completely new laptop designed for the type of task you want to do in your laptop.
Attempt to redownload your driver from hp.com for your computer. If that doesn't work you'll have to buy a better video card. And sometimes a better video card requires a better power supply as well.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/191660
Follow the steps described in Method 1 on this page in the resolution section.
From here you'll at least be able to see if the feature is available to you.
Troubleshooting steps for Media Center component registration failure errors
- A Component Registration Failure error appears while trying to navigate to My TV. The text of the error message states "Some of the files needed to play radio or video are missing or corrupt. Media Center component registration may have failed."
- A Critical Process Failure error appears while trying to configure an internet connection during first run. The text of the error message states "A critical Media Center process has unexpectedly failed. If problems persist, please restart your machine and try again, or contact technical support. Code: 3"
- A Tuner Not Found error appears while trying to setup a TV signal during first run.
For more information go to this link.