MCE Remote Drivers

[tom_holzy]

I have recently reinstalled MCE 2005 and have either lost or never had the original drivers for the standard OEM Remote. I have a feeling that they are included in the OS however can anyone be certain to know where or how i can install them. If not can i dl them.

Also while Im in this area, I have what I have come to understand to be two IR leads that I have no clue how to use or exactly what they do - I have heard things about them being able to control other set top boxes or paytv - Where do these fit on the PC and how do i install/use them?

Thanks for the help Im sure Im not the first to surface these questions

[Mysteron]

The drivers are part of MCE2005 however you may have to install a patch to get it to work "ehome rollup1" I think it's called. Once installed the remote should work once plugged in.
The 2 leads are remote senders that control PVR's as you say. They plug into the receiver then transmit signals to the PVR which could be in a cupboard or hidden elsewhere. Can't give any more info as I've never used them. Hope this helps and points you in the right direction..

[tom_holzy]

Thanks for the help i found them

If anyone has used the extra IR things to control other boxes, etc a little explanation of their setup and use would be helpful

[Mysteron]

No problem, it's usually the little things that are the most annoying to fix as the solution whilst simple is usually not obvious to anyone new to mce and all it's oddities.

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