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1) So ... originally paid for Windows 8 (later 8.1) Pro with Windows Media Center option
2) M$ has now decided it doesn't want to pay for EPG (Electronic Program Guide) that's integral to scheduling/recording TV programming
3) Lots (millions?) of us now have a "crippled" feature because M$ saw a way to increase profit/cut costs - by arbitrarily removing functionality!
4) IMO Kinda rude & obnoxious - also kinda typical of M$ (motto: "Profits Uber Alles!")
5) Pop-up on WMC Guide page says "Guide's gone ... find another provider" (words to that effect) along with a [not-so] helpful "Get more information" button:
6) When you select that, what M$ considers "helpful" appears in a browser window (see Below)
7) At no time does any proffered "alternate EPG provider" appear to be referenced - or Linked - anywhere on webpage!
8) One of the listed topics does repeat "Find another provider" Again, typical [non]"help" from M$ - for an issue they created!
9) Guess I should be used to a finger in the eye from M$ by now ... just wish it wasn't the middle one!! ...... ARGGGGGH!!
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Here are solutions to some common problems you might encounter when downloading Guide information in Windows Media Center. Show all
Why didn't the Guide download successfully?
Why isn't the Guide information correct?
Why isn't information available in the Guide?
Why are the Guide listings missing for digital TV channels?
Why don't the Guide listings match the channels I receive?
What happens if error 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, or 82 is displayed?
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2) M$ has now decided it doesn't want to pay for EPG (Electronic Program Guide) that's integral to scheduling/recording TV programming
3) Lots (millions?) of us now have a "crippled" feature because M$ saw a way to increase profit/cut costs - by arbitrarily removing functionality!
4) IMO Kinda rude & obnoxious - also kinda typical of M$ (motto: "Profits Uber Alles!")
5) Pop-up on WMC Guide page says "Guide's gone ... find another provider" (words to that effect) along with a [not-so] helpful "Get more information" button:
6) When you select that, what M$ considers "helpful" appears in a browser window (see Below)
7) At no time does any proffered "alternate EPG provider" appear to be referenced - or Linked - anywhere on webpage!
8) One of the listed topics does repeat "Find another provider" Again, typical [non]"help" from M$ - for an issue they created!
9) Guess I should be used to a finger in the eye from M$ by now ... just wish it wasn't the middle one!! ...... ARGGGGGH!!
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Here are solutions to some common problems you might encounter when downloading Guide information in Windows Media Center. Show all
Why didn't the Guide download successfully?
Why isn't the Guide information correct?
Why isn't information available in the Guide?
Why are the Guide listings missing for digital TV channels?
Why don't the Guide listings match the channels I receive?
What happens if error 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, or 82 is displayed?
Continue reading...