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Media Center EPG: Rovi Guide Data Quality
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sublimejhn » Sun Jul 26, 2015 12:36 am
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So this is an odd one. Recently, my primary HTPC has begun displaying random thumbnails for tv shows when scrolling through the guide on about half of the channels. This issues does not exist on any other computer in the home, and is specific to our primary media center computer only (the one that...
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I was hoping all these issues would have been fixed by now but I guess MS does not care. I don't want to have to pay for guide date annually.
Understandable, although I think $25/year is a bargain compared to $14.99/month for Tivo or around $12/month for cable provided DVR service.
^ This
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Mon Jul 10, 2017 12:41 pm
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Guide failing to update
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johnmmason » Sun Jan 29, 2023 6:53 pm
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Hiya I've been trying to update the guide manually and using the scheduled task.
I've attached the txt from the last attempt.
Beginning epg123 update execution. version 1.7.3.0
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*** Windows 7 Home Premium, 32-bit...
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Your guide is updating, but you are getting an error during the automatch routine. Open the client, it has some ability to repair merged channels. You could also disable the automatch routine and that will get rid of the error as well.
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Sun Jan 29, 2023 8:33 pm
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Update issues
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GE01 » Tue Dec 27, 2022 12:38 am
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MY WMC homepage has the little red TV in the corner. I thought it might be related to my expiring (in January) Schedules Direct account. When I updated that account and the guide didn't update I came here for info and found that I needed to update EPG123. So I went through the update process, but...
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Your WMC database appears to be corrupted. Open the client and click .
Looks like it worked.
Thanks.
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Last post by GE01
Tue Dec 27, 2022 2:10 am
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Error Code 4003 - Invalid Username or Token
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JAC73 » Fri Dec 23, 2022 2:55 pm
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Over the past few days I have unable to update the MXL file, The log file always shows an error message as follows:
SD responded with error code 4003: Message Invalid Username or token expired .
I have checked my SD account and it is still valid (expires in March 2023).
I have checked that I have...
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Thanks Gary. Had to input both username and password but now all up an running perfectly again.
John
PS Great program by the way very satisfied with it.
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Last post by JAC73
Sat Dec 24, 2022 2:47 pm
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Is EPG Collector Any good?
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n4mwd » Thu Oct 06, 2022 2:21 am
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I have been looking at EPG Collector and while it never makes any claim to work with WMC, there are several hints here and there that it might. Is anybody successfully using it for WMC EPG? Does it require Schedules Direct or can it just get it from the TV signal?
If so, is there a guide somewhere...
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I've been using since the WMC guide was discontinued. Yes, there is a learning curve, but it's learnable. I did find a good tutorial that I printed in case I need to re-install.
I was already using Zap2It for TV listings, so setting up ZAP2XML seemed the next logical step. From this data, EPG...
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Last post by DrBri99
Wed Dec 14, 2022 4:08 am
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Guide data errors updating
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karma » Mon Dec 12, 2022 11:15 pm
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I’ve been getting these attached errors for several days.
Tried “Save & Execute” but didn’t work this time. Please advise.
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Yes, the guide is still updating. The exception is during the automatch routine. Channel 766 has no tuner associated with it. If you see 766 on the left side of the client, delete it and then undelete it... if the client didn't do that for you.
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Last post by garyan2
Tue Dec 13, 2022 7:27 pm
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Logos and info not loading from 2nd lineup
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Jazzycian » Mon Dec 12, 2022 7:38 pm
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Hi,
I set up 2 lineups in EPG123. The first one pulls the data and logos ok but the 2nd, stations I added afterwards pull no data and have no logos.
Using schedules direct. Is there a way to force it to pull the data? The scheduled task has been run more than once, I set it up a few days ago and...
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The guide has not been mapped to the tuner channels. Since you have changed the callsigns for the tuner channels already, you can just open the client, select the Astra lineup, and click the Match by: button.
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Thank you very much sir, this worked!!! Much...
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Mon Dec 12, 2022 8:44 pm
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No Tuners configured
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zanyman » Fri Dec 02, 2022 8:58 pm
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Bought new TV, and have spent almost 2 days trying to get WMC up and running. Has been running for years on old TV? . At very end of following Epg123 installation, get message that no tuners have been configured. Obviously, I'm missing something?
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Now, what I have is periodic white horizontal flash on the cable stations. Everything else, streaming etc. works great.
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Last post by zanyman
Wed Dec 07, 2022 8:15 pm
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What programm whould I use to make add ins for Windows Media Center?
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Ferchurito » Sat Dec 03, 2022 6:55 pm
So recently I discovered Windows Media Center and I loved the interface. This is why I would love to know how to make add ins for youtube, amazon prime and netflix for example...
I really have no idea how to programm this apps and neither what PC programm to use. Maybe Visual Studio or which one?
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Sat Dec 03, 2022 6:55 pm
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Are there any viable options to get EPG on Vista WMC?
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nicholas » Wed Jul 06, 2022 4:21 pm
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I've got an older computer with activated vista and I'm really trying to avoid updating it unless I absolutely need to...
However, I'm faced with two large issues but one being the fact that I have no idea how to get an EPG... I've used EPG123 to get an MXF file, but I'm unsure of how to attach it...
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Just saw this, so I'll add my nickel's worth ...
You may not be aware of it, but upgrading Vista to Windows 7 is free, and still works just fine. You simply need to put in a Windows 7 disk and run the Setup program from within Vista (DO NOT boot to the Windows 7 disk). Do NOT choose a Custom...
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Last post by McGary
Mon Nov 28, 2022 10:12 am
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Program Guide Not In Numerical Order
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Advent » Mon Oct 31, 2022 6:41 pm
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This is my first post be GENTLE.
Here I am in England, North East Region, My Local Transmitter Pontop Pike if that helps.
I am using an Hauppauge WinTV solo HD USB tuner stick.
All has been ok happy for a couple of years.
This last week has been heck for me.
My Windows 7 PC has had a problem....
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It's not clear what you are asking, are you asking about the order in the EPG123 app or the order in the WMC program guide?
In WMC, you can have the program guide sorted in two ways, by numeric channel number ( sort by number ) or alphabetically by station name ( sort by name ). You might have...
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Last post by Space
Tue Nov 01, 2022 12:09 am
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Errors on update for last 2 weeks
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MRMILSTAR » Thu Oct 13, 2022 7:42 pm
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Since about Oct 1 my daily SD updates have been failing. I am down to about 10 days of guide information. I have updated to the latest EPG123 software but it doesn't seem to help. I get 2 error messages each time it attempts an update. Any ideas on how to fix this? Here is a capture from the log...
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Thanks for the help. The guide now successfully updates.
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Fri Oct 14, 2022 3:38 pm
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I lost a channel
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Beitie » Sun Sep 18, 2022 5:35 pm
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This seems to happen yearly where channels change the RF signal and I have to go through all kinds of steps to get them back. It's very frustrating and I struggle to find the information I really need to combat this issue. I use EPG123 for my guide, and have followed the set up over and over. I'm...
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I finally figured it out! The KSTP moved to RF 14 and 24. I'm not sure why I wasn't able to get 14 to work last night, but it's working now, and in time for me to DVR the Monday night Football game!
I had to hook up my old LG 1080p TV and use it's built in tuner to decipher what RF the channels...
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Last post by Beitie
Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:42 pm
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Backup & Restore
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Jason-R » Wed Sep 07, 2022 10:20 pm
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Finally too the plung and moved to W10. Installation was pretty straightforward using the msi, so thanks for that Gary! The last thing to do is transfer my recordings across, but I'm getting an error:
REC TRF ERROR 2022-09-07 231018.png
Any ideas? I did notice the recording file is quite small...
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The fix is sent your way and will be in the next release for v1.7.1.12.
Thank you!
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Last post by garyan2
Fri Sep 09, 2022 2:48 am
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EPG Daily Update Error
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bigal » Mon Jun 20, 2022 10:15 am
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Refers to the mxf file.
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Activating the epg123 configuration GUI. version 1.7.1.7
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Much obliged - I checked with Task Manager and an instance of EPG was shown as running.
I ended that task and ran the scheduled task manually; it ran ok and updated the listings back to the 17 days that I normally get.
Again, thank you......
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Last post by bigal
Mon Jun 20, 2022 1:03 pm
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Cannot keep new channel/station in WMC
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bigal » Tue May 24, 2022 11:51 pm
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Never had to do this, so it's a head scratcher.
I can add the new channel in WMC, but as soon as I update EPG, it disappears.
I see it in the left box of the client, but not in the right.
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P.S.
SD added the missing chanel to the lineup.
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Last post by bigal
Thu Jun 02, 2022 10:30 pm
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mcupdate constantly reading/writing database
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technodevotee » Sun Dec 20, 2020 3:32 pm
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Hi.
I cloned one of my computers onto a different hard disk on 13/12/2020 and other than a bit of a delay in WMC doing anything, the PC is working normally.
While investigating the slowness, I discovered that the mcepg database is constantly being read/written by mcupdate and has grown by almost...
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Update:
Garbage collection has been running without any problem when triggered by EPG123 since I created a VB script that runs in the background to stop the Recording Broker service when mcupdate.exe is running and start it when it isn't.
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Last post by technodevotee
Fri Apr 22, 2022 10:17 am
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Schedules Direct vs SiliconDust with DVR Service
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majorG » Tue Mar 01, 2022 10:12 pm
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Hello,
Appreciate any feedback ASAP so I can re-up my SD on 3/2/22 or try out SiliconDust HDHR DVR Service.
Looking for suggestions on reasons why I might consider switching from Schedules Direct to DVR Service. I've been a happy user of MCE since XP days and currently run a Win7 MCE exclusively to...
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If you want to back something up, it will be the epg123.cfg file in c:\programdata\garyan2\epg123.
Steps to transition to using HDHR2MXF:
1. Run the epg123setup installation file (you will need 1.7.1.2 or newer) and remove the Server files component, add the HDHR2MXF component.
2. Open the client,...
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Last post by garyan2
Thu Mar 03, 2022 1:09 am
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HDHR Schedule Not Updating
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hawleytoner » Thu Feb 10, 2022 9:56 pm
My last successful schedule update was 2 weeks ago. I didn't realize that until a couple of days ago & now I have no schedule.
I updated to EPG123 version1.7.2 today & tried to run a manual update. That's when I saw the date on the epg123.mxf file was 1/27. The date on the hdhr2mxf.xmltv file is...
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Thu Feb 10, 2022 9:56 pm
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Am trying to run HDHR2MXF Update and something is wrong
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Tokyojoe » Wed Feb 02, 2022 4:12 am
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I Am trying to run HDHR2MXF Update and something is wrong, Is there anyway of capturing the screen output it is flashing too fast and there is no way to read it.
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SiliconDust has changed a couple things with their API server. Download v1.7.1.2 to get back up and running.
I don't know what version of HDHR2MXF you are running, but if fairly recent it will write what you are not seeing to the log file (trace.log).
Also, this forum is pretty good at searching...
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Last post by garyan2
Wed Feb 02, 2022 4:48 am
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account expired
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xrmone » Mon Jan 31, 2022 8:33 pm
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getting notice that account is expired. please reactivate. missing recordings due to this and have added more money to paypal for you.
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Is this a delayed post? I sent you pretty much the same response on 1/26 via email.
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Mon Jan 31, 2022 9:20 pm
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TV Setup without MS Servers
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garyan2 » Sun Jan 16, 2022 9:24 pm
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After all these years, I can still learn new things about WMC. I'm working on a WMC package for Win10/Win11 and am going to be updating some resources in the ehres.dll file around TV Setup. I found an easy way to allow you to agree to the Program Guide Terms of Service, as well as avoid getting...
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Don't give me too much credit. I'm just going to be taking 8.8.5 (which works quite well in Win10/11), and modify a few things. I'll be updating the default satellites resource, make the default tuner limit 32 rather than 4 so don't need to worry about that. I'll be removing some buttons that are...
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Last post by garyan2
Mon Jan 17, 2022 5:24 pm
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HD preferred missing
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technodevotee » Thu Nov 11, 2021 1:22 pm
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I may have asked this before but it is driving me nuts (again) so I'll ask again.
On my PC with Satellite tuners, I get the option to record any channel, HD preferred, HD only, SD preferred, SD Only and a specific channel when I add a scheduled recording.
On my PC with Terrestrial tuners, I get...
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Thanks.
DVB-T2 transmissions didn't start until 2010 so I guess it was never baked in when WMC was created.
I'm not sure when the last updates were made to WMC but I'd be surprised if it was touched after then.
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Last post by technodevotee
Sun Nov 14, 2021 2:04 pm
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Off Topic but relevant. Win 7 MCE hangs on setting change
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gmgj » Sun Oct 17, 2021 1:55 pm
I can delete something I watched, without a problem. Most other actions, the kind that bring up a dialog box hang. Example, delete a series, change drive to record to. Posting here to see if it is an issue for anyone else. My hardware is old, but, does not show any obvious sings of failure....
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Last post by gmgj
Sun Oct 17, 2021 1:55 pm
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Remove and re-add satellite transponder
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technodevotee » Sat Aug 21, 2021 10:34 am
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When WMC was set up on my Living room PC, the frequency for one transponder was entered as 11024 when it should have been 11023. I used the setting given on King of Sat this time round, whereas I always used the ones given on Lyngsat in the past.
This was also a thing from way back when I had...
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Well I'm certainly glad you did.
What puzzled me thought was; where did the entries for 11023 come from, how did they get deleted and how did WMC tune in the same channels on 11024?
It seemed from past experience that whenever WMC 'knew about' any given channel, even it wasn't visible, it would...
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Sun Aug 22, 2021 6:05 am
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