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Template:XBMC faq toc Inline These are the Frequently Asked Questions for XBMC that apply to all versions/platforms/OSes.

General

About XBMC Link For a basic overview of XBMC and what it can do, or if you've never used XBMC before, see XBMC FAQ

Installing XBMC Link See Category:Installation and select the OS for your device for installation instructions.

Uninstalling/fresh installing XBMC Link

What version am I running? Link In the default skin go to: XBMC main menu > System > Lower submenu > System info. (For a nightly build, note the build date.)

Quick Start Guide for XBMC Link See: XBMC Quick Start Guide

Sync the XBMC library between multiple installs Link See HOW-TO:Synchronize multiple XBMC libraries to sync your library between XBMC devices (for any platform) using MySQL. When using library syncing on a portable device, XBMC will freeze up when you are away from your local network. This is because it cannot connect to the MySQL server anymore. To be able to use both library syncing and still use XBMC on-the-go check out this guide: HOW-TO:Create roving and home profiles for mobile iOS devices (The advice is basically the same for any OS)

Remote controls Link

Multi part movie files Link

Movie series and sets Link Main page: Movie sets

Multiple users via profiles Link Main page: Profiles

Separating kids videos and parents videos Link See #Profiles

Weather Link Weather in older version of XBMC (including v10) is broken due to changes outside of our control. To have working weather you must update to XBMC v11. For help with setting up Weather (including changing Celsius to Fahrenheit) see: Weather

Can I run XMBC from my PC to my TV using DLNA/UPnP? Link No. XBMC must be ran on a computer/supported-device that is directly connected to the TV by a video cable.

Videos and music

How do I add videos with summaries and that show up under "TV Shows" and "Movies" on the main menu? Link See: Adding videos to the library

How do I update the library? Link Adding videos to the library/Setting content and scanning

Why don't all movies/shows show up in my library? Link See: Adding videos to the library/Incorrect and missing content

Bluray Link

3D movies Link Currently, the only 3D content that XBMC will correctly play is SBS (side-by-side). XBMC's interface and things like the on-screen-display and subtitles will not render in 3D. Add-ons What are add-ons? Link Add-ons are a way of extending XBMC's functionality easily. Common add-ons include: Skins, Scrapers, Video Add-ons, Subtitle downloaders but many more are available. For more information see Add-ons. How do I install add-ons? Link For a picture step by step see Add-ons#How_to_install_Add-ons. Where can I find unofficial add-ons/skins? Link Add-ons not included in the official XBMC repository can be obtained by using unofficial repositories or installing the add-on using Install from Zip file option. The two main sources for finding unofficial repos and add-ons are 3rd party add-on repositories and the XBMC Add-on support forums. Where do I get help with add-ons or skins? Link You can get help with add-ons at the XBMC Add-on support forums, with some add-ons even having dedicated threads with FAQs, and more. For skins see the XBMC Skin support forums, which has sub-forums for several skins as well as general help threads. Be sure to use the search function to see if your question has been answered before. Troubleshooting Main page: Troubleshooting Reporting bugs Link For how to report bugs in XBMC see: HOW-TO:Submit a proper bug report. Platform/OS specific troubleshooting Link iOS FAQ#Troubleshooting Linux FAQ#Troubleshooting Mac FAQ #Troubleshooting Windows FAQ#Troubleshooting Getting more help Link Check out the Help and Support forums or the #xbmc IRC chat channel on irc.freenode.org