[Cryphyx]

I just hooked up my bedrooms computer to a media center so my TV in my living room can play files from my computer. Im curious if anyone knows what video types are compatible with windows media center. I know some work, some do not. I know file types of .mpg work, and file types of .avi do NOT. So if anyone knows or knows where I can get a list that would be awesome, thank you.

[4D(Fordy(Ford) Ollie]

Q. What audio and video file formats are supported by Media Center Extender devices?

A. Media Center Extender devices support a number of audio and video file formats for play back through TV displays and home entertainment systems.

Audio file formats supported:

• Windows Media Audio Standard 7 through 9
• WMA standard audio may be Windows Media DRM-protected
• Windows Media Audio Pro and WMA Lossless
• MP3
• Playback of other audio formats may be enabled by installing a compatible DirectShow decoder on the Media Center PC

Video file formats supported:

• Windows Media Video 9 main profile
  • WMA Standard audio
  • Max resolution 720x480
  • Max bit-rate 4Mbps
  • WMV content may be Windows Media DRM-protected
• MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 standard definition
  • MPEG-1 layers I and II audio
• Standard Definition DVR_MS (Recorded TV) at all quality settings (Fair through Best)

does that help at all?

basically its:
MPEG
WMV (&DRM)
MP3
WMA
and SD recordings

[evilfantasy]

You can also visit The Green Button. There is a TON of information on Media Center there.

[Cryphyx]

thank you! helps a lot