free

NBC Olympics Coverage on Windows Media Center

August 21, 2008 by Jason  
Filed under Microsoft

olympics media NBC Olympics Coverage on Windows Media CenterThe 2008 Summer Olympics takes place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24. With a free download service1 called NBC Olympics On The Go,2 you can catch up on TV coverage from NBC Sports. Select your favorite sports and NBC Olympics On The Go will automatically download the right events to your Windows Media Center-based PC. You can watch your selected events in up to HD quality, even when offline, and you can pause, rewind, or fast-forward the video.

Download NBC Olympics On The Go

To get NBC Olympics On The Go, start Windows Media Center and scroll to the Online Media menu. You’ll see an NBC Olympics graphic.

Select the graphic and follow the instructions to install the service on to your computer.

1st screen sm NBC Olympics Coverage on Windows Media Center

Launch NBC Olympics On The Go and read the User Tips to get started.

olympics firstrun sm NBC Olympics Coverage on Windows Media Center

What you’ll get

  • An easy-to-use service that lets you watch your favorite Olympic sports
  • 200+ hours of catch-up TV programming over the 17 days of the Olympics
  • Coverage of approximately 24 sports, the full opening ceremony, and a closing ceremony montage
  • Up to HD quality video

Is NBC Olympics On The Go free?

Yes! This is a free download for Windows Media Center, included on Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate. Broadband Internet service is required; service fees may apply.

Can I use this service in my country?

NBC Olympics On The Go is available only in the United States.

How do I start Windows Media Center?

Click the Start menu, type “Windows Media Center” in the Search box, and then click the green button. When you launch Windows Media Center for the first time, you’ll be asked to choose “Express” or “Custom” setup. Express is the quickest way to get started.

    pc help

Speak Your Mind

Tell us what you're thinking...
and oh, if you want a pic to show with your comment, go get a gravatar!