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Q810243: DirectShow playback support for Windows XP Media Center Edition recorded files

This item updates the Stream Buffer Engine (SBE) and Encryptor/Decryptor (EncDec) components released in Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1). Download to use DirectShow to play back files created in Windows XP Media Center Edition. The ability to play back these files with DirectShow depends on the copy protection policy associated with the file.

Note .dvr-ms recorded files contain MPEG-2 video and audio streams and requires a Windows XP-compatible DVD decoder to be installed. The ability to playback Windows XP Media Center Edition files using DirectShow depends on the copy protection policy set by the content owner and/or broadcaster.

For more information about this issue, read Microsoft KB Article: 810243. (This site may be in English.)

System Requirements
This update applies to the following operating systems:

- Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1 installed
- Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 1 installed

This update also has the following system requirements:

- Required: Windows XP-compatible DVD decoder installed
- Recommended: CPU with speed of 1 GHz or above
- Recommended: Graphics card with video memory of 32 MB or above.

How to use
Restart your computer to complete the installation.

How to uninstall
This update cannot be removed after installation.

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