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<blockquote data-quote="mysticalrage" data-source="post: 159898" data-attributes="member: 49306"><p>I'm not sure exactly how everyone likes their HTPC set up, but I figured some people would like to know the way I did it. This info would've saved me some time searching the web!</p><p></p><p>Basically, I just wanted to hook up my computer to a tv. I didn't want to have to fiddle around with a mouse or mess with sa keyboard just to watch tv! The first thing I did was get mediaportal set up the way I wanted it. I installed all my plugins (including My Keys) and set up my remote control using HIP (Human Interface Programmer) from: <a href="http://byremote.com.au/downloads/default.asp?SCLASS=HIP" target="_blank">http://byremote.com.au/downloads/default.asp?SCLASS=HIP</a>. With HIP, you can also specify buttons on your remote to launch applications (such as Nero Recode, Firefox, etc.) and also to put your computer into standby mode or to shut down.</p><p></p><p>The next thing that I did was download a trial of TuneUp Utilities (<a href="http://www.tune-up.com/download/" target="_blank">http://www.tune-up.com/download/</a>) and made myself a bootskin and a login screen for MediaPortal. There are some boot screens available in the downloads section here.</p><p></p><p>After that, I ran into a lot of problems with my sound and graphics drivers when I tried to use MediaPortal as my windows "shell." Instead of putting MP in the registry as my "shell," I used a program called RunModule (<a href="http://am-productions.biz/getprod.php?pcode=RunModule" target="_blank">http://am-productions.biz/getprod.php?pcode=RunModule</a>) as my "shell." Basically, all that RunModule does is batch execution of applications WITHOUT having to log in to Windows. I use this program to start my graphics drivers, sound drivers, AnyDVD, remote software, and MediaPortal. RunModule allows you to open as many applications as you want. You can even change the order and the delay between loading them!</p><p></p><p>Just so I had some way of seeing what was open, and controlling my network connection, I installed TrayModule (<a href="http://am-productions.biz/getprod.php?pcode=TrayModule" target="_blank">http://am-productions.biz/getprod.php?pcode=TrayModule</a>) which is basically an alternative to your windows tray. Instructions are included to change the startup dimensions and position. This will disappear when mediaportal opens and reappear when you close it.</p><p></p><p>Next, just for the occasions where I want to load other applications, I added a program called Right Start Menu (<a href="http://www.mslm.com/free.htm" target="_blank">http://www.mslm.com/free.htm</a>) that is basically just a little pop up menu that is used as a tray icon. You can add whatever applications you'd like into it.</p><p></p><p>There are also more little applications like these at <a href="http://am-productions.biz/downloads.php" target="_blank">http://am-productions.biz/downloads.php</a> that might help with your individual needs.</p><p></p><p>I hope this helps someone!</p><p></p><p>-Matt</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mysticalrage, post: 159898, member: 49306"] I'm not sure exactly how everyone likes their HTPC set up, but I figured some people would like to know the way I did it. This info would've saved me some time searching the web! Basically, I just wanted to hook up my computer to a tv. I didn't want to have to fiddle around with a mouse or mess with sa keyboard just to watch tv! The first thing I did was get mediaportal set up the way I wanted it. I installed all my plugins (including My Keys) and set up my remote control using HIP (Human Interface Programmer) from: [url]http://byremote.com.au/downloads/default.asp?SCLASS=HIP[/url]. With HIP, you can also specify buttons on your remote to launch applications (such as Nero Recode, Firefox, etc.) and also to put your computer into standby mode or to shut down. The next thing that I did was download a trial of TuneUp Utilities ([url]http://www.tune-up.com/download/[/url]) and made myself a bootskin and a login screen for MediaPortal. There are some boot screens available in the downloads section here. After that, I ran into a lot of problems with my sound and graphics drivers when I tried to use MediaPortal as my windows "shell." Instead of putting MP in the registry as my "shell," I used a program called RunModule ([url]http://am-productions.biz/getprod.php?pcode=RunModule[/url]) as my "shell." Basically, all that RunModule does is batch execution of applications WITHOUT having to log in to Windows. I use this program to start my graphics drivers, sound drivers, AnyDVD, remote software, and MediaPortal. RunModule allows you to open as many applications as you want. You can even change the order and the delay between loading them! Just so I had some way of seeing what was open, and controlling my network connection, I installed TrayModule ([url]http://am-productions.biz/getprod.php?pcode=TrayModule[/url]) which is basically an alternative to your windows tray. Instructions are included to change the startup dimensions and position. This will disappear when mediaportal opens and reappear when you close it. Next, just for the occasions where I want to load other applications, I added a program called Right Start Menu ([url]http://www.mslm.com/free.htm[/url]) that is basically just a little pop up menu that is used as a tray icon. You can add whatever applications you'd like into it. There are also more little applications like these at [url]http://am-productions.biz/downloads.php[/url] that might help with your individual needs. I hope this helps someone! -Matt [/QUOTE]
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