Use your PC as a DVR
Use your PC as a DVR
Learn how easy it is to turn your PC into a DVR. Install a TV tuner—then watch or record broadcast shows and movies on your PC.
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Overview
Broadcast TV on your PC
With a compatible TV tuner and TV signal, you can watch live TV shows and movies on your PC and easily record them to watch on your schedule.
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Articles
Microsoft Employee
How-to videos
Using Extenders
Lauren uses an Xbox 360 and Windows Media Center to watch TV on the big screen.
Watch Internet TV
Josh can find all his favorites with just his Internet TV guide and desktop gadget.
Record Broadcast TV
Reilly quickly installs a TV tuner on his laptop to record and watch broadcast TV.
Getting Started
Meet Jenny and see how simple it is to watch TV on your PC.
Overview videos
A Key Moment
Do you already have Windows Media Center on your PC?
Singing Antenna
Just plug this antenna into your PC and watch, pause, and record live TV.
Add TV to Your PC
Watch TV on your PC with Windows Media Center and a simple TV tuner.
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Windows Media Center
Everything We Want
Mark and his family use Windows Media Center to record, pause, and play.