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<blockquote data-quote="CyberSimian" data-source="post: 1196344" data-attributes="member: 141969"><p>I see from the Amazon page that the remote is described as being "Windows compatible" (various releases), but it does not specifically mention "WMC" (Windows Media Center) or "MCE" (Windows Media Center Edition). Significantly, none of the user reviews mention WMC, either.</p><p></p><p></p><p>The Ortek remote (aka Hama in Europe) does work with MP1, but you need to use a special config file. Also, the Ortek has several quirks, most (but not all) of which can be circumvented by using an AutoHotKey script. I have made available a zip file containing both the config file and the AutoHotKey script. The Ortek is actually what I currently use, but loaded into a Logitech Harmony 650 universal remote control.</p><p></p><p>Having said all that, I would still recommend buying a true "WMC compatible, RC6" remote control (which the Ortek is not). I don't know what your budget is, but this one fits the bill ($26):</p><p></p><p><span style="color: #ff0000">Edit: All of the following are sold without an IR receiver, so you would need to purchase a compatible receiver separately, which increases the prices. Sorry I overlooked that. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite10" alt=":oops:" title="Oops! :oops:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":oops:" /> </span></p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Inteset-INT-422-Universal-Backlit-Learning/dp/B00M4I1BAY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474401391&sr=8-1&keywords=inteset+remote+control" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Inteset-INT-422-Universal-Backlit-Learning/dp/B00M4I1BAY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474401391&sr=8-1&keywords=inteset+remote+control</a></p><p></p><p>I quite like the One-for-All range of universal remotes. This is one of my favourites ($24):</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/One-All-Universal-Control-URC7140/dp/B003NSIE40/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1474402874&sr=8-6&keywords=one+for+all+remote+control" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/One-All-Universal-Control-URC7140/dp/B003NSIE40/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1474402874&sr=8-6&keywords=one+for+all+remote+control</a></p><p></p><p>This one has been favourably reviewed elsewhere, and can be programmed via the web ($38):</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/One-All-OARUSB04G-Universal-Programming/dp/B00HNIHM5S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474402874&sr=8-1&keywords=one+for+all+remote+control" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/One-All-OARUSB04G-Universal-Programming/dp/B00HNIHM5S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474402874&sr=8-1&keywords=one+for+all+remote+control</a></p><p></p><p>And don't forget the Logitech range; I like the Harmony 650 ($50):</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Infrared-Universal-Programmable/dp/B004OVECU0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474403132&sr=8-1&keywords=harmony+650+remote+control" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Infrared-Universal-Programmable/dp/B004OVECU0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474403132&sr=8-1&keywords=harmony+650+remote+control</a></p><p></p><p>Remotes can be very personal items. I have numerous different remotes, and can find something to criticise about every single one! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite9" alt=":eek:" title="Eek! :eek:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":eek:" /></p><p></p><p>-- from CyberSimian in the UK</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CyberSimian, post: 1196344, member: 141969"] I see from the Amazon page that the remote is described as being "Windows compatible" (various releases), but it does not specifically mention "WMC" (Windows Media Center) or "MCE" (Windows Media Center Edition). Significantly, none of the user reviews mention WMC, either. The Ortek remote (aka Hama in Europe) does work with MP1, but you need to use a special config file. Also, the Ortek has several quirks, most (but not all) of which can be circumvented by using an AutoHotKey script. I have made available a zip file containing both the config file and the AutoHotKey script. The Ortek is actually what I currently use, but loaded into a Logitech Harmony 650 universal remote control. Having said all that, I would still recommend buying a true "WMC compatible, RC6" remote control (which the Ortek is not). I don't know what your budget is, but this one fits the bill ($26): [COLOR=#ff0000]Edit: All of the following are sold without an IR receiver, so you would need to purchase a compatible receiver separately, which increases the prices. Sorry I overlooked that. :oops: [/COLOR] [URL]https://www.amazon.com/Inteset-INT-422-Universal-Backlit-Learning/dp/B00M4I1BAY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474401391&sr=8-1&keywords=inteset+remote+control[/URL] I quite like the One-for-All range of universal remotes. This is one of my favourites ($24): [URL]https://www.amazon.com/One-All-Universal-Control-URC7140/dp/B003NSIE40/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1474402874&sr=8-6&keywords=one+for+all+remote+control[/URL] This one has been favourably reviewed elsewhere, and can be programmed via the web ($38): [URL]https://www.amazon.com/One-All-OARUSB04G-Universal-Programming/dp/B00HNIHM5S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474402874&sr=8-1&keywords=one+for+all+remote+control[/URL] And don't forget the Logitech range; I like the Harmony 650 ($50): [URL]https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Infrared-Universal-Programmable/dp/B004OVECU0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474403132&sr=8-1&keywords=harmony+650+remote+control[/URL] Remotes can be very personal items. I have numerous different remotes, and can find something to criticise about every single one! :eek: -- from CyberSimian in the UK [/QUOTE]
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