Hauppauge Win TV USB2 Stick
Any success running a Hauppauge Win TV USB2 Stick on a Virtual Machine?
I've used my Hauppauge Win TV USB2 on a Windows XP PC.
But I have never tried it on a Windows XP Virtual Machine.
Asking the Manufacturer in an eMail, they say "The USB pass-through does not seem to be fast enough."
Device:
Thank you for your Reply.
liquidmice Said:
A. Why to Use a Windows XP VM:
"Why would you use an XP VM in the first place? I would think the device runs far more efficiently on Win7 or Win10. That may be why the manufacturer thinks the USB pass-through will be too slow.[...]"
I use a Windows XP Virtual Machine (VM) for the sake and ease, of compatibility and interoperability, respectively. This device is a pure example of why to use a VM. I'm curious if anyone has used this on a Windows XP VM with success, meaning no streaming issues for the Mac and no skipping on the Windows XP VM.
B. Using this on my Mac:
"If you have a new enough Mac and your VM software can utilize the graphics processing needed to run the device, I don't see why it wouldn't work. There's only one way to find out and that is to try it (especially since it sounds like you have the setup). Without knowing your hardware/OS/ specs, I'm making some assumptions here."
Don't get me wrong - it works on my Windows XP Computer right now. But I'm a bit reluctant to use it on a VM, if it would damage my Mac. I'm curious if anyone has had any success running it, or if they have had any issue, what might they be. I have a 32GB of RAM, an i5 Processor, and my macOS is Mojave. It seems like it is optimal enough, but I do not want to ustitlize my Mac, which I am streaming content on a VM.
C. WinTV and Windows XP:
"Otherwise, they do make similar devices that run on the Mac OS natively. Also, would a Slingbox do the same thing?"
I am not asking for alternative options. I am asking about the WinTV.
Screenshots:
I have contacted the manufacturer. Here are screenshots. The first is my eMail to them - the second is their reply eMail back. Simply it is only compatible with Windows XP and is no longer supported by them(Screenshots 1 & 2).
Screenshot 1: An eMail to the Manufacturer
Screenshot 2: Reply eMail from the Manufacturer
Screenshot 3: Discontinuance of Slingbox https://www.slingbox.com/discontinued
Thank you for your Reply.
liquidmice Said:
A. Why to Use a Windows XP VM:
"Why would you use an XP VM in the first place? I would think the device runs far more efficiently on Win7 or Win10. That may be why the manufacturer thinks the USB pass-through will be too slow.[...]"
I use a Windows XP Virtual Machine (VM) for the sake and ease, of compatibility and interoperability, respectively. This device is a pure example of why to use a VM. I'm curious if anyone has used this on a Windows XP VM with success, meaning no streaming issues for the Mac and no skipping on the Windows XP VM.
B. Using this on my Mac:
"If you have a new enough Mac and your VM software can utilize the graphics processing needed to run the device, I don't see why it wouldn't work. There's only one way to find out and that is to try it (especially since it sounds like you have the setup). Without knowing your hardware/OS/ specs, I'm making some assumptions here."
Don't get me wrong - it works on my Windows XP Computer right now. But I'm a bit reluctant to use it on a VM, if it would damage my Mac. I'm curious if anyone has had any success running it, or if they have had any issue, what might they be. I have a 32GB of RAM, an i5 Processor, and my macOS is Mojave. It seems like it is optimal enough, but I do not want to ustitlize my Mac, which I am streaming content on a VM.
C. WinTV and Windows XP:
"Otherwise, they do make similar devices that run on the Mac OS natively. Also, would a Slingbox do the same thing?"
I am not asking for alternative options. I am asking about the WinTV.
Screenshots:
I have contacted the manufacturer. Here are screenshots. The first is my eMail to them - the second is their reply eMail back. Simply it is only compatible with Windows XP and is no longer supported by them(Screenshots 1 & 2).
Screenshot 1: An eMail to the Manufacturer
Screenshot 2: Reply eMail from the Manufacturer
Screenshot 3: Discontinuance of Slingbox https://www.slingbox.com/discontinued
Why would you use an XP VM in the first place? I would think the device runs far more efficiently on Win7 or Win10. That may be why the manufacturer thinks the USB pass-through will be too slow.
If you have a new enough Mac and your VM software can utilize the graphics processing needed to run the device, I don't see why it wouldn't work. There's only one way to find out and that is to try it (especially since it sounds like you have the setup). Without knowing your hardware/OS/ specs, I'm making some assumptions here.
Otherwise, they do make similar devices that run on the Mac OS natively.
Also, would a Slingbox do the same thing?
peace,
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Edit:
Gave it a go on the Virtual Machine, and it works!
Hauppauge WinTV USB2 on a Mac Via a Windows XP Virtual Machine
