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Looking at the driver INF file, it came straight from the Chip manufacture (Trident) and wasn't touched. Luckily the streaming software I'm using (BroadCam Video) doesn't have a problem with this, though the latest version of VLC does.BTW: Sabrent does have Windows 7 driver for the device on their website, but it won't install on Windows 7.
Although the software complains about compatibility problems, InterVideo WinDVR runs fine on W7. Plugging in this device on Windows 7 automatically installs a driver called TV Walker QQ.
I was able to get the SVIDEO connection to capture the video, but I then had to pipe audio directly into the PC. The problem I had is I was not able to get the tuner to tune any channels off my cable connection (and I have another tuner that does).
Nothing but static. I emailed their support, but I'll be very suprised to see a fix.
If someone finds an up-to-date driver, please drop me a note at mike-at-mpsharp-dot-com.
Would not work on any computer, I tried on 3 diffrent PC's windows XP, Win 7 and Vista.I downloaded the drivers from the manufacture website, but they would not work either.I could not change channel or get any picture at all. Low quality product.Save yourself the trouble, don't buy this product.
Hadn't really planned on using it as a PVR so I can't speak to those functions. For the price, it can't be beat as a way to watch TV on my PC monitor. But included software is far out of date for this type of device and the software didn't even come with the code required for activation - had to find it in a less-than-legit place online. It is a rather old Pentium 4 machine that I use it with as opposed to a multimedia powerhouse. If I had a nice media PC, I would shop for something in a higher price range rather than muck around with this.
SO even if I could get the software to work on my operating system, I can't install it, because the company (Sabrent) didn't provide the software license key. Additionally, I tried to install the software anyway to see if it would work, but when I got to the registration page, (Yes, you need a software key to activate the software), there was no software key provided in the box at all.
This item is NOT compatible with windows Vista at all. Sabrent clearly lies when they show the Vista compatibility tag on the cover of the box.
I find it comical that Windows has a program out that is incompatible with it's own operating system, but that's how Microsoft repays customer loyalty. It comes with software that is for windows 2000 or windows xp.
Windows doesn't even have a version of windvr 3 available for upgrade to windows vista. I tried using the serial number that was on the tuner and on the box, but the software didn't accept that.
Stay away from this product and indeed, this company.
This product doesn't work neither Vista nor Windows XP. I don't understand how this kind of low quality products can be offered by amazon. It must be withdrawned.
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