Netflix in Windows Media Center

[emmy040404]

Every time I try to log in it keeps saying my clock is off or something. What does that have to do with signing in to Netflix? Anyone have ideas?

[bobbykhawk]

Netflix is not available until you upgrade to SP3 for Vista. Then you will have to monkey with the settings to get the program to actually work. I have been screwing around with mine for the last two hours and still it fails right as the movie is about to load. I have allowed netflix and silverlight and media center through the firewall, it still tells me I have an internet or network problem, Oh yea I am typing this on my mac which continues to work flawlessly

[HinataChan30]

Why is it failing with me? When I select the Netflix tile, WMC just tells me it failed to load the application.

[7GGonzalez]

@HinataChan30 well it works now, after 2 years

[amauryelchulo]

this is nice. i can watch a lot of movie including HD movies. but most of the time i watch them in my xbox360.

[restrung]

Has anybody figured this out yet if it's not there already?...

[tylerjharms]

This may not work for everybody, but if you open a command prompt (All Programs->Accessories->Command Prompt) and at the prompt type "%SystemRoot%\ehome\mcupdate -u" (minus the quotes... this command forces VMC to attempt an update), then make sure to close and restart Vista Media Center, you might see a Netflix Tile to the left of Recorded TV. This is what finally worked for me. Your mileage may vary.

[diz305chico]

Thank you this is the only thing that worked for me

[ZombieBraintrust]

This is worthless. When I went to TV and Movies there was no Netflix option. Now I have to spend an hour searching for the instructions. And it pretty clear that I am not the only person with this problem.

[zero1221]

I'm in the boat as you I just found out about this

thing and can't find it anywhere.

[Klovespera]

you are right - this is an absolute waste of time. Better off abandoning Media Center, and just sticking with the web browser.

[ZombieBraintrust]

I was stating the video was worthless not the feature. I can't control my web browser with a remote from a couch. (.. yet) It has value.

[coliwood]

This is what angers me. A NetFlix Customer Service rep to me Microsoft would be releasing the option over a 48 hour period, what I am upset about is, they made sure to put out a press release complete with video demos, without releasing the actual patch to the consumer; they were more concerned with press coverage, than customer satisfaction. Not only that, but when I called MY PC's Tech support, they didn't know anything about it.

[VeranusNiloticus]

You should never call your PC vendor's tech support concerning software they didn't create. You should contact support from the software developer.

In this case Microsoft.

[LoudCitizen]

Sorry, but I have WMC and the link is NOT THERE!

[coliwood]

Thank you for your comment, I thought I was the only one. I read the press release, but there no instructions on how to obtain it. They said, "look in VMC"; but I don't see it either, so what the F*CK are they talking about!?

[LoudCitizen]

Today it is finally working. Look again; try each day.  It will probably show up soon.

If not, post a reply here. I will be notified and will contact you.

[coliwood]

Ha, Ha, very funny. But, all jokes and sarcasm aside. I am posting here because this channel is a base of support and propaganda for VMC. Causing me to think that the person responsible, for this Channel, must be an employee or preferred user. In essence, I was talking to him/her.

[coliwood]

unless you are not making fun of me, in which case I apologize.

[LoudCitizen]

No, I wasn't making fun of you. You had actually (probably without realizing it) replied to my comment, so I thought you were addressing me. No big whoop.

[coliwood]

Yeah, I see that now, Ignore that last comment.

[coliwood]

SO you actually have it on your system? did it arrive as a windows update? did you turn off your PC and reboot? did you notice anything loading onto you PC?

[freesoul2005]

maybe I can help here.

VMC is poor choice of word, but they meant Vista Media Center. If u have Ultimate or Home Premium

Write "Media Center" in Start box, and u will see "Windows Media Center" under Programs. Click it

If this is ur first time, choose Express

Go to Settings->General->Automatic Download Options->Download Now

Let it do its bit, and u migth have to restrat PC after install.

Start VMC, and look Netflix under TV + Movies link

[coliwood]

Yeah, I know where to find and how to use Windows Vista Media Center, it is what I use with my Hauppauge 1800 MCE Kit. The issue isn't how to find VMC, it is how to find the NetFlix option. I have read the press reports and videos, that have said, " look under TV+Movies, and It is not there.

[freesoul2005]

Ahh..i see.

The installation instructions that i gave above, didnt help?

[freesoul2005]

And it should be under TV link, adjacent to Recorded TV (or in the same strip)

[coliwood]

Thanks for you help. I know you have good intentions, please do ease up on the tips. I am not blind nor am I an idiot. I am quite PC literate. I know you trying to help, but your suggestions are annoying. It is as if you are assuming I don't know about simple things, that even a 4 year old could understand. Your not preaching anything profound. Again, thanks.

[freesoul2005]

sounds like u have come from a broken family....

[coliwood]

Ok great, now were Can I download it!? Don't just tell me about it, GIVE ME A LINK!