After 'optimizing' all drivers with SlimDrivers DriverEasy reported 2 missing and 23 outdated drivers. My Hauppauge WinTV USB Card 'Hauppauge WinTV HVR-900H 64bit (66xxx)' did not work with the drivers from SlimDrivers, because the drivers for this USB 3.0-Card could not be installed: Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 Host Controller.

Download Hauppauge TV-tuner drivers or install DriverPack Solution software for driver scan and update. Hauppauge WinTV HVR-900H 64bit (66xxx) Hauppauge WinTV HVR. Sep 24, 2017 Hauppauge WinTV 8.5 on 32-bit and 64-bit PCs. This download is licensed as freeware for the Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) operating system on a laptop or desktop PC from video players without restrictions. Hauppauge WinTV 8.5 is available to all software users as a free download for Windows. Driver Description. Download drivers for Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-900H (111xxx DVB-T) TV-tuners (Windows 10 x64), or install DriverPack Solution software for automatic driver download and update. Reviews are disabled. Yes, the WinTV-HVR-955Q can be used with Windows Media Center in Windows 8, 7, Vista and with Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. To use the WinTV-HVR-955Q with Windows Media Center, download and install the Windows Media Center driver installation package, which will install the WinTV-HVR-955Q Windows driver and the Hauppauge MCE Soft Encoder.

Note: If you have run HCWCLEAR, you must reboot your PC and leave the WinTV-HVR-950 installed. After a reboot you will see the Found New Hardware Wizard installation message, hit Cancel. then continue below.

Note: to use the WinTV-HVR-950 with Microsoft's Vista Media Center application, you need the WinTV-HVR driver and SoftMCE.

WinTV v8 application and TV tuner driver download package

This is WinTV v8, which can be used if you have a WinTV v7 CD-ROM. If you have a WinTV v8 Activation Code, you can upgrade to WinTV v8.5 at no cost.

Installation notes for WinTV v8:

WinTV v8 is primarily for the Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-850, WinTV-HVR-950, Colossus (not Colossus 2), HD PVR model 1212, WinTV-HVR-1150, WinTV-HVR-1500 or WinTV-HVR-1600. WinTV v8.5 does not support these products.

Activation for this version of WinTV v8 is done with your WinTV v7 CD-ROM or WinTV v8.5 Activation Code.

WinTV v10 Activation Code: If you do not have a WinTV v8/8.5 Activation Code, you can purchase the new WinTV v10 Activation Code on the Hauppauge webstore for $12.95. This can be used with all products supported by WinTV v8 and WinTV v8.5

WinTV v8 installer
For Windows 10, 8, and 7

File name: wintv8setup_35167.exe | File size: 108 MB | Date: June 23, 2017
Release notes | Backup download site

This download is a complete installation package, including drivers for supported WinTV products plus the WinTV v8 application and utilities.

To install the WinTV v8 application

Download the WinTV v8 installer to your PC. After downloading this file, it's normally saved in the Download directory on your PC
Note: If you see a message Run or Save?, click Save.
Have your WinTV Activation Code ready or insert your original valid WinTV v7 CD
Run wintv8setup from the Download directory on your PC
At Activation required, click Check WinTV CD if you have a WinTV v7 CD or click Enter Serial Number and then enter your WinTV Activation code.

This will complete the driver and application installation for your WinTV.

To install WinTV v8 on a PC or laptop without a CD-ROM drive

If your PC or laptop does not have a CD-ROM drive, do the following:

At the conclusion of the installation a dialog box will pop up saying 'Activation required'
Click Enter Product Code
You will find the Product code on your WinTV v7 Installation CD
Enter the Product code including dashes and dots

To find your Product Code

Look at the following guide for finding your product code

Note: If you have a WinTV v7.2 CD-ROM with Extend, the latest version of WinTV v8 with Extend will also be installed.

Setting up your TV tuner in Windows 7 Media Center

Windows Media Center remote control receiver/blaster configuration utility

Use this utility to enable or disable the built-in IR receiver/blaster hardware on the WinTV-HVR-1850 and WinTV-HVR-2250 for use with Windows Media Center. You would disable the built-in IR receiver/blaster if you are using an external USB attached Windows Media Center remote control.

To use this tool:

Download, unzip and install the Hcwcirconfig tool
After installing the Hcwcirconfig tool, run the program. The tool will be located in Start / All Programs / Hauppauge WinTV / HCWCIRConfig Tool
To configure as a Windows Media Center remote control, put a check in the box labeled Hauppauge Consumer Infrared Receiver click OK – Save Changes.
Your computer must be restarted for the changes to take effect.

Name: hcw_circonfig_tool_1.2.28165.zip
Name: 322KB
Name: 6/16/2010

Bug fixes for the Windows Media Center 'Low bit rate' error message

Microsoft has released Windows Media Center patches for the 'Low bit rate' error message.
Click to view the information from Microsoft.

Remapping clear QAM channels in Windows 7 Media Center

WinTV Digital Signal Strength Indicator

The WinTV Digital Signal Strength indicator displays information about the quality of the digital TV channel you are watching. This application is used with the WinTV v10, 8 and v7 applications.

The WinTV Digital Signal Strength must be used with one of the Hauppauge WinTV applications. It cannot be used stand alone.

Click here for instructions on using this application.

IR Remote control application

Remote control applet. After you run this applet, an icon will appear in your Windows device tray showing that the Hauppauge remote control is active.

Name: 2.71.33113_IR32.exe
Size: 450KB
Updated: April /2015

WinTV-Scheduler update for WinTV version 6

This TV program scheduler for WinTV version 6 allows 'background recording' on dual tuner WinTV products.

Name: sched25_26071.exe
Size: 3.8 MB
Updated: March 11, 2008

Soft MCE driver

This file is required for analog TV in Windows Media Center.

Name: softmce_setup.exe
Size: 2.2 MB
Updated: 4/14/2010

Is a free Personal Video Recorder (PVR) and Media Centre application for Microsoft Windows.

SnapStream Beyond TV™ 4 : 'Proving that a PC can rival TIVO' !

Supports the latest Hauppauge TV tuners.
Record more than one show at the same time or watch one while recording another with multi-tuner support
Record an entire TV series Record one show, every episodes, or only new episodes of your favorite show
Enjoy the full screen interface Choose shows and setup recordings from the comfort of your couch
Easily find shows using the integrated Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
Record and watch HDTV shows with over-the-air HD support on the WinTV-HVR-1250
Skip commercials with SmartSkip™
Find shows faster with the new browse by category feature, or search by title or keyword
No subscription fees
Schedule recordings away from home via the Internet or a web-ready phone

What Operating Systems are supported by the WinTV-HVR-950?

Microsoft Windows 10, 8, 7 (32 and 64 bit)
Windows Vista (all versions), 32-bit and 64-bit
Windows® XP, XP Pro or Windows XP Media Center Edition, with Service Pack 2 (or greater)

System Requirements

Minimum processor recommended:
2.2 GHz P4 or 1.8 GHz Centrino or equivalent (minimum).
2.8 GHz processor for analog TV recording with MPEG-2 (minimum).
Graphics display adapter with 64MB of memory (minimum).
Sound card or system.
USB 2.0 port (will not

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