2009-04-26, 05:36 PM
Hello,
Since the Windows 7 RC1 is going to be public soon, I would like to discuss about compatibility issues with GBPVR.
When I first installed GBPVR in Win7 beta 6801, it worked like a charm. The only issues I've got are still present with 7077.
First, my setup (we will call it PC#1):
- Windows 7 7077 32 bits
- Hauppage PVR USB2
- Remote
Second, my girlfriend setup (we will call it PC#2):
- Windows 7 7077 32 bits
- Network over Netgear wall plug-in Ethernet adapter (200 mbps).
Third, the problems:
a) When starting TV on PC#1 (not Live TV, direct stream), the TV starts but freezes, then it's going back to the main menu of PVRX2. Then, I restart the TV and it works fine. I don't have this problem when always using Live TV.
b) I have this problem with PC#2. I can prevent it by increasing Live TV buffer time to 8000ms.
c) Changing channels with PC#2 sometime creates the same behavior. Once again, increasing Live TV buffer time to 8000ms seems to prevent it.
Now, the history:
- I had WinVista 32bits installed on PC#1, it was running fine without any issue (except for sound being unsynchronized with picture after some time).
- PC#2 was having Windows XP 32 bits and it had zero problem.
- Then, I installed Win7 on PC#1, the problem a) appeared.
- PC#2 still had zero problem.
- I installed Win7 on PC#2, the problems b) and c) appeared.
What I would like to know now is if the others are having the same problems as me. If so, I would appreciate if the creator of GBPVR would take some time to test that and correct it if possible.
BTW, I tested the Netgear wall plug-in and it is very fast and stable, like a direct Ethernet cable.
Since the Windows 7 RC1 is going to be public soon, I would like to discuss about compatibility issues with GBPVR.
When I first installed GBPVR in Win7 beta 6801, it worked like a charm. The only issues I've got are still present with 7077.
First, my setup (we will call it PC#1):
- Windows 7 7077 32 bits
- Hauppage PVR USB2
- Remote
Second, my girlfriend setup (we will call it PC#2):
- Windows 7 7077 32 bits
- Network over Netgear wall plug-in Ethernet adapter (200 mbps).
Third, the problems:
a) When starting TV on PC#1 (not Live TV, direct stream), the TV starts but freezes, then it's going back to the main menu of PVRX2. Then, I restart the TV and it works fine. I don't have this problem when always using Live TV.
b) I have this problem with PC#2. I can prevent it by increasing Live TV buffer time to 8000ms.
c) Changing channels with PC#2 sometime creates the same behavior. Once again, increasing Live TV buffer time to 8000ms seems to prevent it.
Now, the history:
- I had WinVista 32bits installed on PC#1, it was running fine without any issue (except for sound being unsynchronized with picture after some time).
- PC#2 was having Windows XP 32 bits and it had zero problem.
- Then, I installed Win7 on PC#1, the problem a) appeared.
- PC#2 still had zero problem.
- I installed Win7 on PC#2, the problems b) and c) appeared.
What I would like to know now is if the others are having the same problems as me. If so, I would appreciate if the creator of GBPVR would take some time to test that and correct it if possible.
BTW, I tested the Netgear wall plug-in and it is very fast and stable, like a direct Ethernet cable.
