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THANK YOU Gary
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testmonkey » Thu Jan 02, 2020 11:38 am
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Let us ALL say THANKS to Gary the developer of EPG123 with a monetary donation to the cause.
For his relentless pursuit of perfection.
For his unrelenting dedication to supporting the project and especially the time he spends on the tech support lately to get EVERYONE up and running.
During a...
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Thanks again Gary!! Yes!! I'm so very grateful!! Send him MONTHLY DONATIONS for all the hard work he's done to make WMC a MUCH BETTER product than it was when Microsoft bailed on it! I've just completed a new Windows 7 installation on a new (rescued) box using Comcast cable card and it's working...
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Last post by lostgreycells
Thu May 26, 2022 3:39 pm
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Not getting guide updates, unable to login to SD through GUI Configuration
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dougn » Tue Oct 04, 2022 2:16 am
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I noticed the red EPG icon a couple of days ago. Log shows that the system was unable to create the MXF file. Saw prior posts indicating that this is a problem with the file downloaded from Schedules Direct.
When I try to login to SD through the EPG123 GUI Configuration the app says it was unable...
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Big thanks to you mawse1!
I hit the certificate error and tried a bunch of things to resolve based on web searches. Then I found your post. You saved me!!!!
A bit of an pointer for folk who don't run win 7 updates....
Before you install you will need Security Update for Windows 7 for...
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Mon Jan 02, 2023 4:51 pm
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Update your EPG123 version!
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garyan2 » Fri Sep 16, 2022 12:20 am
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Heads up, everyone.
There has been a change in how SD will allow access to certain endpoints in their API. This will impact anyone running an EPG123 version prior to v1.7.1.8.
If you are running any EPG123 version prior to v1.7.1.8 then you will no longer be able to get links to program images.
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I had a similar MXF error as below on our secondary 7MC computer. (It was up to 336 hours old, and we had program data only up to the evening of December 30.)
I can confirm that the suggestion that @garyan2 gives does work. Thank you! :thumbup:
I am at EPG123 version 1.7.2.0
I am seeing the...
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Last post by Joram
Wed Dec 28, 2022 4:23 pm
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Help reading and understanding some log file errors needed
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jwk » Tue Dec 27, 2022 12:11 am
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I've been dealing with some hardware issues with my hardware for months and finally got it squared away and everything is working after a torture test of recordings during the last 3 weeks.
While everything is working great, my log file is showing a lot of errors, some I can kinda of figure out...
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If the installer required you to update .NET Framework to 4.6.2, then it would have aborted the EPG123 install to do that and then required a reboot. You would then have to run the EPG123 setup again to install the update.
Yeah, don't remember all the details, if I sat there watching the update...
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Last post by jwk
Tue Dec 27, 2022 8:51 pm
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Not updating to version 1.7.3.0
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DementiaDog » Sat Dec 24, 2022 8:09 pm
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I am currently running EPG123 v1.7.1.0. I've tried multiple times to update to v1.7.3.0 but not having any success. :(
After downloading the .ZIP file and double-clicking on epg123Setup_v1.7.3.0, the install process asks to update .NET Framework to 4.6.2, to which I then click on Yes. Next, files...
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Yay, success! I finally managed to manually download and install SP1 and that in turn allowed Windows Update to work. It took a few hours to get caught up on all the updates. Next, I used the EPG123 version update to install the newer .NET Framework and just like that, boom, it worked! Woo hoo!...
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Last post by DementiaDog
Mon Dec 26, 2022 10:01 pm
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Guide update issue fixed, but.... RESOLVED
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jwk » Sun Dec 25, 2022 5:21 pm
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My program guide data was running out this Wednesday, so after reading DimensiaDog's thread I realized my EPG123 was out of date. So, after I updated EPG123 from ver 1.6.6.0 to ver 1.7.3.0 and it updated, my program guide was filled up. Simple, right?
One minor problem... this morning at 5:58am...
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I still could use a refresher about what format of log file you need to troubleshoot a problem...
The log file is simply a text file. You can view the log file and select/copy the text to anything.
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Last post by garyan2
Mon Dec 26, 2022 9:16 pm
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Guide data only goes to 12/31/2022. Is that a problem?
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SunnyR » Fri Dec 23, 2022 7:47 am
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A week or so ago, I noticed the last date of the EPG guide data was 12/31/22 9pm (PST). Now over a week later, that is still the latest data. Usually the guide goes out for 3 weeks. (I pay for ScheduleDirect and it's good till 10/2023.)
Is this just a temporary situation because of the new year,...
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Updated EPG123 successfully, and all scheduled recordings are there. :thumbup:
In WMC|Tasks|TV|Guide|About Guide Listings, it still says the EPG123 is at version 1.3.5 (1.7.1 available) But the Client Tool top left corner tells me I have 1.7.3.
The scheduled task for updating the guide is at...
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Last post by SunnyR
Sat Dec 24, 2022 1:22 am
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Unable to create MXF file
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captain_video » Fri Dec 02, 2022 5:53 pm
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I'm using the latest version of epg123 (1.7.3.0) on two different Win7 HTPCs and I am unable to update the guide data. I start the configuration GUI and do a Save and Execute and it gets to part 2 of 13, Build Schedules - Step 1. The progress bar at the top gets to about 15-20% and then the window...
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Sorry garyan2 you are correct I needed to change my password. All is fine now.
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Last post by RCC
Thu Dec 22, 2022 6:38 am
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"Did not receive request from SD for a token request"
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bmacfarland » Sun Dec 18, 2022 2:33 am
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Renewed my SD subscription and it is good until 2024. I had to reset my password in the process. New password works on the SD website every time (5-10x tries). I get the error in the subject when trying login into my SD from within EPG 123 (tried 10-15x times).
I updated EPG 123 and rebooted, but...
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I did install the latest and rebooted, but I guess it didn't take. I thought the GUI version in the log was different than the entire EPG 123 version. (My guess was that the GUI doesn't need to be updated as often.)
Will try again.
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Last post by bmacfarland
Sun Dec 18, 2022 2:50 am
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No Movie/Poster Art Work
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sbailey223 » Sat Oct 22, 2022 3:58 pm
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Hello all, First post here!
I am having issue and hoping to get some help on it. The movie guide and program guide art work was starting to get a large number of missing ones so I upgraded from 1.7.1.4 to 1.7.1.12 because of the new token requirement for SD and now only a few are pulling and...
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The imageCache.json file must have been corrupted. I'll throw a try/catch around loading the cache file to handle that in the future.
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Last post by garyan2
Sat Dec 17, 2022 5:37 pm
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Sudden issue with WMC - "Failed to create MXF file"
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soccerace21 » Thu Dec 15, 2022 3:52 pm
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This issue started just last week and nothing on my computer has changed. WMC would remind me the guide needed to be updated, then fail to update. Here's the latest from the log file.
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Activating the epg123...
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I'm guessing you did a and wiped out your database? In that case, yes, your favorites get blown away. A simple rebuild database would have worked and taken only a seconds while keeping your favorites as well.
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Last post by garyan2
Sat Dec 17, 2022 1:43 am
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EPG123 not importing from SD
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think1 » Fri Nov 25, 2022 5:03 am
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EPG123 has been trouble-free for so long, I forgot how to ask a question!! Instead of trying to describe the import issue, below is the trace log. I have tried to rebuild the WMC DB and it may no difference. What else should I try?...
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If anyone else runs into this issue, here is how I disabled IPv6 on Win 7:
From the Start menu, select Control Panel
Open Network and Sharing Center
On the left, select Change adapter settings
Right-click the Network Adapter and select Properties
Uncheck Internet Protocol Version 6...
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Last post by think1
Thu Dec 15, 2022 10:51 pm
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No EPG Scheduled Data - Error:
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gbnewbie » Tue Dec 13, 2022 8:34 pm
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Hi,
My windows 7 MCE was missing scheduled program data today.
I downloaded latest 1.7.3.3 EPG123, and installed it. But still not seeing scheduled data.
I deleted the Scheduler task, and recreated it a few minutes ago (15:22pm). The log shows the following error message (and scheduled data was...
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Thanks Gary..I used EPG123 program to clear the cache, un-installed EPG123/reboot, and re-installed EPG123, and saw an error message when I tried to exit EPG123 Client :
It does not appear any EPG123 lineup service guide listings (right side) are associated with any guide channels (left side)....
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Last post by gbnewbie
Wed Dec 14, 2022 4:14 am
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[Resolved] [ERROR] Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
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cbarbie » Thu Dec 08, 2022 11:27 pm
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This just started this afternoon. Running the config gui to remove the channels that dropped did not fix it. A reboot did not fix it.
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Beginning epg123 update execution. version 1.7.3.0...
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The scheduled update failed again with a different error.
This morning I opened the client gui and could not find the channel on the left, but it was on the right. I could not find a way to undelete it.
But I ran the update again and it worked....
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Last post by cbarbie
Fri Dec 09, 2022 11:06 am
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EPG reporting TO BE ANNOUNCED when data is available
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sirlou2022 » Wed Dec 07, 2022 3:52 am
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I am having a problem where I am getting the EPG returning a TBA listing for one channel (KTLA-DT Channel 5 in LA). I have tried repeatedly to update the EPG through both NextPVR and doing it directly through EPG123 for Windows Media Center. Both applications show a TBA on the affected channel and...
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All good ideas Gary, thanks! I am wondering if it might have been the Network as well. This is a show they have said they were not renewing, so they might have been messing with the schedule. Who knows?!
My manual recording via NextPVR worked fine anwyways.
Lou
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Last post by sirlou2022
Fri Dec 09, 2022 2:00 am
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Unable to load Newtonsoft.Json.dll
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12noon » Sun Nov 27, 2022 5:01 pm
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Hi. I upgraded from 1.7.1.7 to 1.7.3.0 using setup.exe. Afterwards, EPG123 was unable to load the Newtonsoft.Json assembly. (See log below.) I downloaded the portable ZIP and extracted its Newtonsoft.Json.dll (13.0.1.25517 Json.NET 27 Nov 2022) over the existing Newtonsoft.Json.dll (10.0.3.21018...
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If it is getting to stage 2, it has nothing to do with your password. Something else is going on to invalidate your token.
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Last post by garyan2
Mon Nov 28, 2022 11:25 pm
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EPG Icon still shows after Uninstalling EPG
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McGary » Mon Nov 28, 2022 10:27 am
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EPG is an amazing tool that I've used for several years, and Gary's support is always outstanding.
Unfortunately I no longer need it, as we've finally decided to cut the cord and become streamers.
I've left our Windows 7 HTPC intact, however, as we have a LOT of programs we recorded that we still...
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I had actually already found this -- there was a Program Data folder for EPG, so I deleted it and that did away with the icon.
But I appreciate the Registry reference -- that was indeed correct, so I deleted the entry just to keep things nice and clean :-)
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Last post by McGary
Mon Nov 28, 2022 4:58 pm
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New Law & Order Recordings Are Split Into 3 Segments
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gsr » Fri Oct 28, 2022 12:05 pm
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Since the new TV season started, I've been having trouble with Law & Order recordings getting split into 3 segments.
The first is 55 minutes, the second is 5 minutes, and the third is 12 minutes. The total length is correct as I have my recordings configured to start 2 minutes early and end 10...
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No other recordings, many of which use the same OTA tuners, have had the same issue. It’s only that 1 show and doesn’t seem to be a reception issue or anything like that as JRiver Media Center has been recording the same show from OTA tuners without any problems. The other 2 Law & Order series...
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Last post by gsr
Tue Nov 15, 2022 1:49 am
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Undelete Scanned Channels
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Space » Sun Aug 21, 2022 9:25 pm
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I noticed that a new network was added to my lineup, but it was not showing up in the WMC guide (it should have been channel 612).
I checked the EPG123 config GUI and it was listed there and had a check mark.
I then checked the EPG123 Client and it was not listed in the left side panel, but was...
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super! I have done it and will report... thanks a lot!
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Last post by cmal
Sun Nov 13, 2022 11:07 pm
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Recordings filename pattern (use the custom label)
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NOYB » Wed Sep 23, 2020 7:55 am
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So it used to be that recordings files would be named
Movie/Series Title_ChannelName_Date & Time
e.g.
Stargate SG-1_COMET_2020_04_01_22_00_00.wtv
Now it is:
Stargate SG-1_KATUDT3_2020_09_22_00_00_01.wtv
Using %Cn instead of %Cs is:
Stargate SG-1_KATUDT3 (KATU-DT3)_2020_09_23_00_43_56.wtv
Would...
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Script to auto-magically collect the PSIP VCT short names from HDHomeRun device and customize the config has received a few tweaks.
1) Clear the tuner channel after scan.
2) Use optional CustomGuideName field in JSON.
3) Use IP address for Utility_Device_Address (to avoid LAN broadcast when using...
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Last post by NOYB
Mon Nov 07, 2022 7:49 am
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Restore problem
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Marod » Sat Nov 05, 2022 12:27 pm
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Hi to all genius people,
i am allways gettig the following message, when i want to restore the backup file.
What could be the problem?
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Hi Gary,
Thank you very much, now i understand what you ment.
First i thougt you ment the setup out of epg123.
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Sun Nov 06, 2022 8:09 am
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Why won't WMC record from TruTVHD 112 on TWC/LA?
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DSperber » Sat May 14, 2016 8:09 am
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Never saw this before. It may have nothing to do with EPG123, but I thought I'd start by asking the experts here.
I happened to see that there was a comedy show with Rachel Dratch on TruTV, which is channel 112 here in TWC/LA (Hollywood Digital Cable). So I went to the guide and tried to set up a...
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Sorry to necro this thread, but I ran into the same problem and wouldn’t you know it, Gary already had it figured out. Logged in just to thank you. Gary, you are the best. Long live WMC!
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Last post by SalmonSurprise
Sun Nov 06, 2022 2:29 am
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Logo Updates
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NOYB » Wed Oct 26, 2022 9:44 pm
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Are changed logos automatically re-downloaded?
Been awhile but seems in the past they were not. If so, guessing that is still the case.
Would be nice to have feature to check for and re-download changed logos periodically. Say once a week/month, or configurable.
Would envision using something...
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The logos are fine and there is nothing wrong with the software.
Tweak WMC changes some resource files within Microsoft.MediaCenter.Shell.dll. So on your laptop, you can go through some steps to fully demonstrate how it works.
1. Within tweak, click the button. This restores those resource files...
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Last post by garyan2
Thu Nov 03, 2022 2:17 pm
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Guide not updating and Configuration GUI all grayed out. Help!
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martyHTPC » Mon Oct 31, 2022 11:25 pm
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My guide stopped updating after 10/22 and I can't get my Configuration GUI to open properly. Everything is grayed out...with nothing populated and it eventually comes back with Login Failed: Did not receive a response from Schedules Direct for a token request. It's not my SD account as I'm paid...
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The fix was exactly the same. Rebooting my router corrected everything. Configuration GUI working properly and my Guide is up to date. Thanks again for the assist and the kick in the right direction. Sorry I had to bother everyone for such a simple solution.
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Last post by martyHTPC
Wed Nov 02, 2022 6:23 pm
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Missing movie rating
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SwissCheese » Sun Oct 23, 2022 11:53 pm
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Hi
Starting about 6 months ago, the MPAA rating has been missing from
the Synopsis for some movies, but not always.
Recordings of the same movie titles last year had the correct ratings.
I've only noticed it on the TCM channel, but maybe because that's
the only movie channel I record.
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OK. Thank you for looking into it!
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Last post by SwissCheese
Tue Nov 01, 2022 10:34 pm
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Two questions about EPG123
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MKANET » Sat Oct 22, 2022 11:37 pm
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1. Will EPG123/SchedulesDirect support Actor photos? Plex currently automatically downloads actor photos for only TV/Movie media...im guessing from SchedulesDirect?
2. Is there a possibility we might see a feature in EPG123 to automatically generate generic bitmapped poster images with the TV...
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My apologies for the late reply. Sorry I forgot that most people use EPG123 for WMC. I'm using it for Plex. I'm grateful that EPG123 works as well as it does with Plex. Thanks for explaining
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Fri Oct 28, 2022 2:47 am
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