> I can never get my TV card to work with Media Center or VLC. the best I get is > blurred video with no audio, damn MPEG chips
Are you saying you need some video capture software?
If so I use Debut Video Capture http://www.nchsoftware.com/capture/index.html#101 I know I didnt pay for it or get a hacked copy but I cant see if you have to pay for it now as my work connection keeps blocking me from the DL links.
I've converted loads of VHS tape to my PC using this and a cheap USB video capture device.