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Advanced Information | Hauppauge Computer Works 2020
Advanced Information
Folders used by WinTV v10
On installation the following three folders are specified.
Program Folder
The executable files by default are stored into this folder:
C:\Program Files (x86)\WinTV
Data Directory
Configuration settings, scanning tables and log files are stored in the data directory.
C:\Users\Public\WinTV
Recordings Directory
TV recordings and snapshots are saved into the recordings directory.
C:\Users\Public\Videos
Channel Database
The channel database is stored in the subfolder "Channel Database" in the Data Directory.
C:\Users\Public\WinTV\Channel Database
Filename: hcwChanDB_5.mdb
The channel database holds the channel list, favorites and scheduled recordings.
Backup Database
A backup channel database is also created in case WinTV 10 is reinstalled.
It is located at C:\ProgramData\Hauppauge
Note: These are windows hidden folders, you will have to display hidden files and folders to view
them.
Command Line Parameters for WinTV10.exe
WinTV10.exe can be run with several command line parameters to enable certain functions.
Some of these functions are already added to the Start menu under "Hauppauge WinTV" /
"Advanced Options". Also on the Desktop shortcut "WinTV Advance Options"