Does this work with Windows 8.1 without Media Center? Is there an upgrade?
2005625
I do not have media center and it works fine. The processing is done in the HVR
1061571
I use media center to interface with the direct TV receiver. If that is still a part of Win 8, it should work just the same.
1061572
I have only used it on Win 7 but it will work on any PC / Notebook with Windows Media Center. All you need is a USB 2 or better port. It is a single channel device and will NOT do HD.
525172
Windows 8 does not have Windows Media Center, which is the app you need for any tv tuner. I had purchased a new computer with Win8 and I sent it back and fixed my old one with Win7 so I could continue to use my tuner.
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I haven't upgraded to windows 8.1 yet, so I'm not sure how to solve that issue. Sorry.
953583
No idea with the windows 8 support but it only took up one slot. It's a very small form factor and worked perfectly in my media pc I built.
2039425
I have not used it with Windows 8.1.I am using it with Windows 7 and it works perfect.
1992250
Yes it does and is essential since there is no DVD/Blu Ray native to Windows 8 or 8.1.
1765055
I can't say for sure since I returned mine. However I would find it doubtful. Frankly if you are looking to make a "media center" with multiple drives connected I think you will be much happier with a small inexpensive PC connected to your TV than you would with this device. The Homesync is not at all ready for prime time imo. Very clunky and severely limited at this time, compared to what a real media center pc can do (say running XBMC).
2109217
Yes, it works just fine w/ Windows 8.1. It is compatible w/ VLC Media Player, Handbrake, etc.
1744228
This did not work for me using the Windows Media Center.Hope it works for others.
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Just tried installing on my Dell Inspiron 15 7537 Windows 8.1 (No Media Center) I get great pictures, but no sound. Works great on my XPS Studio with Windows 7 Pro. I did try and download the update from Hauppauge, same result.
651419
Tested OK with Windows 7. Don't know about Windows 8.1. Check DB Web site if they have driver before buying it.
67202
I am sorry but I am not able to answer that question because I do not have Windows 8.1. I have Windows 7 and it works perfectly.
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Yes. The software that comes with it is a bit of a memory hog so I used the Windows Media Center and it worked fine on my Dell Inspiron 1501 Dual Core with 4GB RAM and Windows 7 64bit.
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I've use with Windows 7. Its a USB 2.0 hub I see no reason why it would not work with Windows 8.1 as Win8.1 should be backward compatible with USB 2.0 standards.
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No, but you can buy the add-on Windows 8.1 Pro Media Center pack ( $9.99 on the Microsoft site... http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/feature-packs .