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Microsoft denies blocking NBC shows or digital broadcasts

CNET Tech blog  Wed, 05/28/2008 - 6:34pm

Microsoft says now that it wasn't Windows Media Center that was responsible for blocking two NBC Universal shows earlier this month.

The software maker said that there is nothing in Windows Vista Media Center that would have blocked the recording of over-the-air broadcasts or QAM.

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FAQ: What Microsoft's block of 'American Gladiators' teaches us

CNET Tech blog  Thu, 05/22/2008 - 6:00am

Users of Windows Vista Media Centers were prevented from recording two NBC Universal shows. The incident raises questions about anticopying controls, Hollywood's intentions toward DRM and Microsoft's willingness to obey broadcasters.



 

NBC says it inadvertently blocked 'American Gladiators'

CNET Tech blog  Mon, 05/19/2008 - 5:37pm

A week after some users of Vista Media Centers are prevented from blocking two NBC Universal shows, the network acknowledges issuing broadcast flag.



 

What is blocking Vista users from recording NBC shows?

CNET Tech blog  Tue, 05/13/2008 - 8:59pm

Some users of Windows Vista Media Center say they were blocked from recording NBC Universal TV shows American Gladiator and Medium on Monday night.

"Restrictions set by the broadcaster and/or originator prohibit recording of this program," the error message read.