What OS you recommend for current/coming MediaPortal? (1 Viewer)

[stounedi]

MediaPortal Version: 1.0.2.0
MediaPortal Skin: Default
Windows Version: Windows XP Pro SP3
CPU Type: Intel E7300
HDD: Samsung 750GB
Memory: 4GB DDR800
Motherboard: Asus P5Q
Video Card: ATI HD2600 Pro
Video Card Driver:
Sound Card: Integrated
Sound Card AC3: Integrated
Sound Card Driver:
1. TV Card: AnySee E30
1. TV Card Type:
1. TV Card Driver: Latest from anysee.fi
2. TV Card: AnySee E30 Plus
2. TV Card Type:
2. TV Card Driver: Latest from anysee.fi
3. TV Card: TechnoTrend T-1500 + CI
3. TV Card Type:
3. TV Card Driver: Latest from TechnoTrend web-site
4. TV Card:
4. TV Card Type:
4. TV Card Driver:
MPEG2 Video Codec: ffdshow
MPEG2 Audio Codec: ffdshow
h.264 Video Codec: ffdshow
Satelite/CableTV Provider:
HTPC Case: Zalman HD160
Cooling: Case: 2x80mm, CPU: Noctua NH-92
Power Supply: 350W Nexus
Remote: Logitech Harmony 525
TV: Samsung
TV - HTPC Connection: HDMI

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Which operating system do you recommend for MediaPortal 1.0.2.0 and 1.1.0 (when it's released)?

I am currently running on Windows XP Pro SP3, and I am having HUGE problems with the TVServer side. I have one "extra" Windows 7 license, which I could downgrade to Vista if needed.

So, simply, which Windows OS do you recommend and think would work best for MediaPortal?

I have read that people with TechnoTrend & Vista have no problems, but personally I have huge issues (cannot start graph, unknown error, etc) with Windows XP SP3.

Thanks in advance.

 

[PierreLo]

Hi,

For what it's worth, I am using Windows 7 with a Digital Everywhere FloppyDTV cable card, and MediaPortal works great.
This is the most stable setup I have had in years.

Cheers

PierreLo

 

[Nagarjuna]

+1 for Windows 7

Also, Mediaportal 2 might be Windows 7 only. So to be on the safe side I'd use it instead of XP or Vista.

 

[stounedi]

Thanks for the comments guys.

For now it seems I managed to (finally) solve my TV/MP problems.

I'll stick with XP until MP2 and I'll see then if I need to upgrade to Win7.

 

[riksmith]

If using Win7, you might as well use Media Center (MC). MC is more refined and a better experience IMO.

That depends on what features of MP you are using, the TV part of MP for instance is much more advanced then MC.

 

[cryoplasm]

It may well be, but for basic TV viewing, which I would say counts to 95% of watching TV, MC is more enjoyable.

 

[Spragleknas]

Regardless of how interesting a MCE vs MP discussion is, please stay on topic.

You are of course allowed to have an opinion on the matter - and even create a thread to discuss it in (instead of repeating it in lots of posts), but this is not what the purpose of this thread is.

for understanding

 

[Liquidtouch]

Currently I am using Windows 7 and think its great with one exception, and possibly the reason for me to downgrade back to XP:

With VISTA and 7 Microsoft disabled the ability to output multiple audio streams at the same time. I have my digital audio output connected to my HTPC Reciever for watching TV, Movies etc and I also have my Analog output connected to an amplifier to power my multi-room audio with speakers in other rooms in the house and outside on my patio for use with music.

With XP I was able to get audio to go to both at the same time. With 7 and Vista I need to manually configure which is my default output and I only get audio on what I choose.

I have found a work around and currently testing it out for stability and quality. I am using "Virtual Audio Cable (VAC)" to get both outputs working and I am using "Firedaemon" to launch VAC as a system service. This is working but not as elegant as XP. If its unstable I will migrate back to XP.

SO if you have any need for multiple audio out from the HTPC its one reason you may want to stick with XP.