Watch TV without using Media Center

Question

I have a DELL Studio XPS 1640 with an inbuilt TV Tuner.

The only problem is I have to use Windows Media Center to watch TV. Is it possible to set up VLC Player or some other player that can allow me to watch TV?

Thanks

Answer 1

Media portal is free with many features

http://www.team-mediaportal.com/

also take a look at

http://www.videohelp.com/