Vista Media Center Recording

[Livewire]

Pretty sure this is the right place, regardless I'm having problems getting my google searches to explain the part I actually need the answer on:

I've got Windows Media Center and a new TIVO card, MC's recording things on a schedule quite well.


Here's the question - I know it's the Media Center Scheduler Service that actually triggers the recordings.

Do I actually need to have Media Center running in order to record something, or can MC be closed and the recordings record as normal?



Had to ask, I know if it's recording and I close media center it keeps recording, but I have no idea if it'll actually -start- recording if media center is closed, and the stuff I have recording today is stuff I don't want to miss, or I'd just try shutting mediacenter off and see what happens.

[Smith6612]

You do not have to have Media Center running in order to record or have the recording start on a schedule. Just as long as the Media Center services are in good shape and are running, everything should run smoothly. If you're manually recording and it's not on a timed schedule, you need to leave Media Center open. When it's recording automatically, you should see an icon down by the system tray clock saying it's recording.

[Livewire]

Now if only Google will index this so the next guy won't have so much trouble finding the answer

Thanks much!

[Smith6612]

lol, no problem

[Anna]

Closing thread on the thread starters request.