Software

There are many programs to use. I like to use TVUPlayer, and TV Toolbar. You can search “TV on PC” on google and they wil give you results. That is how I found TVUPlayer.

There are many reasons why not switch to Vista.

Compatibility issues programs
Uses lots of ram
needs a DVD-ROM
and even more

There are ways to get vista style without upgrading. Like vista-inspirat 2 from http://www.vista-inspirat.net/. Just look around Google for programs.