Control window style, position, size and process priorities

[bigj]

I use a startup .bat file to launch MediaPortal.
My script follows below.

1.
It starts MP at *BELOWNORMAL* priority. I've found this gives improved perceived performance - fewer interuptions to video - I presume because services are less starved. YMMV.

2.
I use a cool utility nircmd to adjust window position and size. Using this it is possible to run in a window but still fill the screen - for TV output with full control over overscan.

3.
If you use a remote then the cursor is redundant but sometimes appears and is a distraction. Use nircmd to move the cursor out of the way.

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@ECHO OFF

REM Start MP (don't starve services)
CD "C:\Program Files\Team MediaPortal\MediaPortal"
START "MP" /BELOWNORMAL MediaPortal.exe

CD "C:\"

REM Wait for MP to get going (20 seconds)
nircmd.exe wait 20000

REM Remove windows border (thin border)
nircmd.exe win -style ititle "MediaPortal" 0x00C00000

REM Resize for overscan adjustment
REM 960 x 540
REM nircmd.exe win setsize ititle "MediaPortal" 28 -20 910 560
REM 1024 x 576
nircmd.exe win setsize ititle "MediaPortal" 26 -16 968 570

REM Hide cursor
nircmd.exe setcursor 0 576

[CHli]

I'll try this when I'm at home. Looks interesting.