you can buy it without programming, but the remote control comes empty!!

the beo5 doesnt control directly your device (SONY DVD), to do this you should generate the right IR Codes (using the IR Table Generator) and load it into your B&O TV. a IR sensor conected between the TV and the DVD will give you the option to use your DVD. Your DVD model should be listed into the IR codes list, if not try to choose a similar one

most of the problems with vista came from the privileges a user has when he tries to use the software. Having the right permissions (run as administrator), disabling windows defender and configuring the firewall to permit traffic to and from the beomedia secure the proper operation. We have been working with many B&O software tools over Vista (many

We have been working with the beoplayer 4.26 without problems on many Windows Vista versions. If you need some more information on how to configure it (configure also Windows Vista only with the basic services to improve performance), post me. Regard, BeoFreaky

have you solved your beo5 problem? in which city are you? Regards, BeoFreaky