Windows Task Scheduler Tutorial
Installation note:
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Note: this package is for Windows XP, Windows XP Media Center Edition, Windows Vista and Windows 7.
Installation Procedure
Step 1 - Software download | |
Please click on the download link from your products support page, you will be given an option to Run or Save the file., | |
Once the file has finished downloading, the self extracting wizard will begin: | |
Click Next then select a path where you wish to extract the files (we recommend leaving this at its default setting), the Hauppauge software and drivers will be extracted automatically to your computer. | |
Step 2 - Previous software removal | |
If you have a previous version of the software installed you will be prompted to uninstall it, click OK to automatically do this. | |
The 'HCWClear.exe' application will start up and begin uninstalling the previous software, any error messages or notes will be shown in the black box. | |
Once complete you may need to restart your computer, press 'OK' to automatically restart your computer. | |
Step 3 - Installation of the drivers | |
After Windows reboots, you will see the Windows Found New Hardware Wizard, please select 'Ask me again later' in Vista or simply cancel this wizard in XP (it may appear several times, repeat this each time the wizard is shown): | |
Once you are at your desktop, double click on the link to the install application: | |
This will open up the Hauppauge install application, click 'Step 1: Install Drivers': | |
This will then open up our driver installation program and automatically start installing the drivers for your product: | |
Once complete click on the bar to continue. | |
Step 4 - Installation of the WinTV Software and other applications | |
In the Hauppauge installer you will now need to click 'Step 2: Install WinTV': | |
Select the language you wish to install from the list. Note: If you wish to customize the install list click on 'Custom Installation'. | |
The applications relevant to your product will now be shown and will begin to install: Note: Installing may take some time as it is updating other system components, please be patient. Once complete click 'OK' then click 'EXIT'. |
WinTV driver only
Note: This driver can be used in a 32bit or 64bit system with less than 4gigs of ram
To install:
- Download and unzip to a directory you will remember
- Run HCWDriverInstall.exe to automatically install the driver
- Supports the latest Hauppauge TV tuners: Supports the WinTV-HVR-950, WinTV-PVR-150, WinTV-PVR-150MCE and dual tuner WinTV-PVR-500 with remote control and more.
- Record more than one show at the same time or watch one while recording another with multi-tuner support
- Record an entire TV series Record one show, every episodes, or only new episodes of your favorite show
- Enjoy the full screen interface Choose shows and setup recordings from the comfort of your couch
- Easily find shows using the integrated Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
- Record and watch HDTV shows with over-the-air HD support on the WinTV-HVR-950
- Skip commercials with SmartSkip™
- Find shows faster with the new browse by category feature, or search by title or keyword
- No subscription fees
- Schedule recordings away from home via the Internet or a web-ready phone
What Operating Systems are supported by the WinTV-PVR-250/350?
For previous WinTV owners before installing the WinTV-PVR-250/350
Error Code 10: This device cannot start
Black screen issues
- Black screens when channels have been scanned
- Lockups after channel scan or adding a channel
- Errors when changing MPEG quality level
- Can only display video in MPEG1 setting
Does the WinTV-PVR-250/350 do MPEG decoding as well as encoding?
Random lockups with Dual CPU or Hyperthreaded systems
WinTV works fine until I restart my computer
Can I record one show while watching another with the WinTV-PVR-250/350?
What is the difference between the WinTV-PVR-250 and 350 models?
Can I view Closed Captioning with the WinTV-PVR-250/350?
Data Invalid error when installing the driver on Windows XP
Data Invalid error when installing the driver on Windows 2000.
Failed to create TV window. hTV=0xd6a950 Err=1
'There is no common media type between these pins' HCWSnapshot, Video Renderer
'WinTV Initialization Error.hTV=10' when trying to open the WinTV program
Error in MSVCRT.DLL when trying to open the WinTV program
DVD MovieFactory: 'Error: cannot read from file' when creating VCD
A fix for a hang when burning VCD's is now available.
DVD MovieFactory: 'Failed to initialize capture driver'
Third party capture applications not supported
Hibernate other Power Management options not supported
Windows Task Scheduler Application
Can I edit the captured Videos created with the WinTV-PVR-250/350?
1. Freebyte Task Scheduler
- Our Rating:
- Pros: Easy Scheduler Interface, additional features included.
- Cons: None whatsoever.
- OS: Windows 7, XP, Vista both 32 and 64 bit
2. System Scheduler FREE Version
- Our Rating:
- Pros: Provides good flexibility in setting time and frequency.
- Cons: Limited to only starting, stopping or minimizing apps.
- OS: Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/Server 2008/7/8
3. Z-Cron
- Our Rating:
- Pros: Robust and Feature rich, stable environment, plenty of controls.
- Cons: Lots of features that novices may not want.
- OS: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8
4. Ka Firetask
- Our Rating:
- Pros: Functionality is high.
- Cons: Tends to be slightly unstable on 64 bit OS.
- OS: Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista/7
5. Scheduler
- Our Rating:
- Pros: Simple interface, easy to use and limited buttons.
- Cons: Not the most advanced application on the market.
- OS: Windows 8/7/Vista/XP
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