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This feedback was provided under Windows 7, however action has not been taken to correct this issue for Windows 8 either.
ERROR:
Display driver error – the video playback device does not support playback of protected content.
ISSUE:
Media Center with a CableCard tuner doesn't work at all on DisplayPort, because DisplayPort is not detected as HDCP compliant by Media Center. CableLabs Certifited DisplayPort as HDCP compliant but Media Center still hasn't been updated and it still thinks that it's not compliant.
REQUEST:
Requesting Microsoft to produce a patch so that DisplayPort is detected as HDCP compliant by Media Center.
Supporting Documentation:
Microsoft Support Article documenting this issue:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2392252
CableLabs clarification that DisplayPort is indeed supported:
http://www.cablelabs.com/specifications/ecns/opencablehw/OCUR-N-12.1788-1.docx
Digital Content Protection FAQ listing HDCP compliant connections:
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Yes. You could always see protected content that you purchased on the system you are using. The problem is that you could not view that same content on an attached TV monitor via the mini port (HDMI). If you make that monitor TV your primary display then you can view any content on it since it's now your primary display.
I'm using a desktop, so yes. all the displays are external. and I want to connect them with DisplayPort
If I understand you statement, you are not viewing on the built in display, you are viewing on an externally connected display. Is this correct?
On the Surface Pro go to **devices>project>**and select second screen only. This turns off your laptop screen and makes the monitor the primary screen and protected content is now displayable thru the mini display port..
I have the W10 Tech Preview. they don't have Media Center in there yet. Once they do, I'll (1) try it out and (2) send feedback if necesary
I've heard rumors it won't be included. There will be a separate WMC edition if it comes to Windows 10 at all.
I'm having this same issue on a Dell Inspiron 3148 laptop that I just purchased to be used as a way for me to watch TV around the house. Suffice it to say, very disappointed that Microsoft hasn't fixed this problem after so many years.
I am not feeling optimistic about the chances WMC will be in W10, I remember reading that the entire WMC development staff was disbanded a few years ago, and the only thing different in W8 compared to W7 was that they added a CC on-screen button when watching programming in WMC. I don't think Microsoft is devoting any resources to this anymore, and I can't blame them considering how the cable companies have fought tooth and nail to make it in any way easy to have TV on your computer.
However, I DO hope that Microsoft at least fixes this one problem, since it is widespread among the dedicated userbase that WMC still has. Not holding my breath though.
It's really sad that the cable companies and content providers have made it so much harder for people to record and view the content they are paying for than it is for them to just get content illegally and free.
