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• Cannot find Windows Media Center in the list of programs under windows 7 Professional

  I can't find the windows media centre in my system windows 7 Professional.

  I've tried going to Start, programs I have Media Player and a creation of dvd and other.

  I also used the search tool.

  I tried upgrading my original installation disk. It is a disaster which took several days to recover from.

  I tried teak support but my product key has expired.

  It can be installed but turned off. To activate it:

  1. click on Start Orb (lower-left) and then Control Panel.

  2. click on programs and features.

  3. on the left side of the screen, click on 'Windows turn features on or off".

  4. look for the entry called multimedia & and expland the sign +.

  5. put a check mark in the check box for Windows Media Center.

  5. click on OK.

  I hope that your Windows Media Center should now appear.

  All the answers and suggestions are provided by an enthusiastic amateur and are therefore no explicit or implicit guarantee. Basically, you use my suggestions at your own risk.

• Cannot get windows media center in windows 7 ultimate 64-bit update as well as digital cable Advisor is displayed. ____

  Cannot get windows media center in windows 7 ultimate 64-bit update as well as digital cable Advisor is displayed. All I have is the not the Gallery library. I tried via tasks > General > auto update > download now and via high cmd.exe cd %SYSTEMROOT%\ehome
  start/wait mcupdate-u

  Uninstalling firewall antivirus and the disabled. Also tried with firewall on and gave the program and full access to the client update. Also tried with windows firewall on and off nothing doesn't work.

  And, now that I'm home and connected to...

  As promised, here are the download links for the DCA Installer:
  x 86: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=195559
  x 64: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=195560

  Re-reading your first post, I see also (this time) your Extras Gallery is completely absent.  You probably want that, Yes?
  This post to thegreenbutton should help it get there.

  Kind regards
  Chris

  MS - MVP (Media Center) [If this post can help solve your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' at the top of this message.] [Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.]

• Cannot get Windows Media Center to learn the remote control codes decoder

  I'm trying to put in place my TV card in Windows Media Center in Windows 7.  The card is a Hauppauge HVR 2250, which has a blaster/IR receiver.

  The configuration of the set-top box tells me to point the remote at the receiver and "hold" the number 0.  The problem is that the remote control supplied with the set-top box (Motorola RG2400) is not constantly emits the same IR signal when I press and hold the button - signal IR lasts only about a year and a half seconds before turning off. This does not seem to be sufficiently long for Windows Media Center and never detects the signal.

  Can I make it work?

  Hello

  Looks like the remote is faulty I recommend you do replace from the cable/satellite for a replacement/repair provider.

  I hope this helps.

  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  Shekhar S - Microsoft technical support.

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• I can't find windows media center.

  It worked when I got to the computer, but then one day I could no longer open or find the program. I have also this remote control provided with the computer with a button on it for the program, but that does not work either. I use a Sony Vaio, the 64-bit computer

  Hello Matthew,.

  You can check if Windows Media Center is disabled in Windows features. Access the following help to do the same.

  Turn on or off Windows features

  Once you are at the Windows features window, look for the characteristics of media. Expand the same and make sure that Windows Media Center and Windows Media Player have a checkmark on them.

  Do not respond if you have any other questions. Thank you.

• downloaded windows 8 preview cannot get windows media Center? has been installed on windows 7?

  My grandson downloaded the preview of windows 8! and I can't get Windows media Center? It worked well on windows 7, but all I can get now is windows Media Player. How can I return to my windows 7 and how can I get my windows media Center.

  You can add the Media Center of Windows 8 Preview Release.

  Click on "Where is Windows Media Center" in the following link which has steps to add the Media Center of Windows 8 Preview Release:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-GB/Windows-8/FAQ

• Cannot get Windows Media Center to recognize remote STB

  I have a desktop Gateway computer with an AMD Phenom 8400 Triple Core processor.  He is 1 year old and runs Windows Vista.  The Windows Media Center seems to work perfectly.   Recently, I decided to add the TV option to the computer since the last of my children has left and I got a set-top box (STB) available.  I have Verizon FiOS service and I made connections that were provided in the installation of the gateway documentation.  I know it is getting signal through because when I try the manual set up the process, I get a small square window of 2 inches with channel 3 in it.  I can change this channel with my set-top box remote to all channels that are available from my service.  When I continue on in the whole of the process I get to a point where it asks me to point my remote decoder and press on and press and hold the '0' button so Media Center can learn the codes (and, I presume, activate the remote control centre for use).  It is never past "0".  I have new batteries in the tuner and I tested it on another box, so I know it works.

  I tried put automation in place two option first and that didn't work either--that's why I went to the manual set up.

  As I said above, the Media Center works great with all other options and the MSNBC documentary line CD/DVD playback, etc..  It's just the TV live set up for the Media Center tuner that gives me a royal pain.

  I hope someone can help me to finish the game.  Thank you, John.

  Looks like you are trying to change your set-top box with a remote control channels of Media Center.  To use Media Center with a set-top-box, you would need a remote control Media Center and one cable IR and remote sensor.

  Please see the following diagram: Media Center and your set-top box

  During the implementation of process Media Center application that aim you the decoder at the remote sensor and press the 0 key.  The remote sensor at the moment will record the signal from the remote control so that it can be reproduced for the decoder when the Media Center remote control.

  -Thank you

• Cannot download Windows Media Center/12 for Windows 7 Professional

  I tried to download the Media Center/player for Windows 7 Professional N.  I have SP1 then thought that I would be able to download this easy.  I tried several times with the answers KB download that came when I searched, but I get a message that it is not applicable to my computer (a Dell Dimension 5000 - new to me at the end of last year).

  I also looked into Progams & features in the Control Panel, but I don't have an option for media.

  Can someone help me please?

  Thank you very much.

  Hello

  1. what exactly is and error code or full error message?

  2 what is a 32-bit or a 64-bit operating system?

  I suggest you to download the Windows media center in the following Microsoft article and check if it helps.

  Media Feature Pack for Windows 7 N with Service Pack 1 and Windows 7 KN with Service Pack 1 (KB968211)

  http://www.Microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?ID=16546

• Cannot add Windows Media Center for Windows 8

  Original title: addition of WMC for Win8

  I am trying to add Windows Media Center for Win8 Pro without success after a few days, I tried not am no further forward I tried the content road add, I got a key and enter key MBFBV-W3DP2-2MVKN-PJCQD-KKTF7 which is no longer valid, it is not that difficult.

  Hi Brian

  I finally solved the problem by getting a new key from Microsoft, go to the entrance to http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/feature-packs your e-mail address and they will send you a new license key if all goes well they will still do the free offer.

  Concerning

  Paul

• Cannot find windows media player

  I have windows vista, I had a problem with some virus so I had my computer worked and now I can't find my windows media anywhere in my computer how can I get it back?

  Hello

  Try Control Panel > uninstall program > turn Windows features on and off

  Once the list spreads, search for Windows Media Player

  You may need to check to activate

  Click Ok when you are finished

• How can I remove or re-install windows media center

  How can I remove or re-install windows media center?

  You cannot remove windows Media Center because it is part of windows. Frost55, why do you want to remove the media from your System Center?

  hope this info helps

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• working___ stop in Windows media center

  In this forum, an answer was no problem stopping.  It seems to be a big problem with your consumers.  I don't see any solution yet with other users.  Were there an answer to this question?  Y at - it a update or windows 7 is required to solve this problem?  Or does?

  Hi Win22,

  A. when exactly do you get this error?

  B. were there any changes made recently on your computer?

  C. what measures have you tried?

  I suggest you follow these methods if you have not tried them on your computer.

  Method 1

  Step 1

  This problem occurs if the Windows Media Center update process (Mcupdate.exe) cannot access the Windows Media Center to store data if the data store is damaged. So, try to rebuild the Media Center data store. To do this, follow these steps:

  1 exit any running instance of Windows Media Center.

  2 delete the mediaCenterDataStore.db file. By default, this file is located in the following location:
  %SystemDrive%\ProgramData\Microsoft\eHome\mediaCenterDataStore.DB

  To remove the file, follow these steps:

  a. click on start

  (b) in the Open box of start search, type % systemdrive%\programdata\microsoft\ehome and then click OK.

  c. in the details, click pane right mediacenterdatastore.db and then click on remove.

  d. click Yes to confirm that you want to move the Mediacenterdatastore.db file to the trash.

  3. start Windows Media Center.

  If the step above does not help, try step 2

  Step 2

  1. click on the Start button

  2. Select Control Panel.

  3. double-click on the Administrative Tools icon

  4. double-click on Services.

  5. scroll through the list of Services and find Windows Media Center Receiver service. You may need to expand the name column by dragging the right side of the column heading.

  6. right click Windows Media Center Receiver Service, and then select Properties.

  7. click on the connection tab, and then select the Local System account

  8. click on apply and then click OK a warning of Services.

  Method 2: new user account

  1. open user accounts by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, click user accounts and family safety (or by clicking on user accounts, if you are connected to a network domain), and then clicking user accounts.

  2. click on manage another account.  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

  3. click on create a new account.

  4. type the name you want to assign to the user account, click an account type, and then click on create an account.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/fix-a-corrupted-user-profile

  Hope this has been helpful.

  Bindu S - Microsoft Support
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• If I add Windows Media Center on my pc, can I watch TV on my TV instead of watching programs on my pc saved?

  1. I have "Windows Media Player" on my old pc under win xp home, sp3.  Is it the same thing as 'Windows Media Center'?

  2. If I need it, I can get Windows Media Center for Win xp or am I out of luck?

  .

  3. If I can still get Win Media Center, can I record watch tv programs on my TV rather than my pc on my TV?

  4 can someone tell me what are the required specifications to do the above? My pc is old and may not meet the required system specifications required.

  Thank you, Mel

  Hello

  You cannot install Windows Media center on Windows XP, there is a separate for this edition of Windows XP media center edition take a look at this thread:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/ph/7024

  It will be useful.

• Windows Media Center & Windows 7 Enterprise N

  I have installed Windows 7 Enterprise N, I do not find windows media center, what can I do?

  
  

  
  

  Hi Maher28,
   
  N edition and the operating system Windows 7 KN edition do not include Windows Media Player or other technologies related to Windows Media, such as Windows Media Center and Windows DVD Maker. Therefore, you must install a separate media player in order to perform the following actions:

  ·   Play or create audio CDs, DVD-video and media files

  ·   Organize content in a media library

  ·   Create playlists

  ·   Convert audio CDs to media files

  ·   Show media title and artist information

  ·   See album art on the music files

  ·   Transfer music to personal music players

  ·   Recording and playback of television programs

  The features in the N editions are the same as their equivalent versions complete as well as the same price, but do not include Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player can be downloaded for free from Microsoft for these editions.

  You can download Media Feature Pack for Windows 7 N and Windows 7 KN using the link below:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=31017ed3-166a-4C75-b90c-a6cef9b414c4&displaylang=en

  See the Microsoft article below which talks about the same.

  Description of the Windows Media Feature Pack for Windows 7 N and Windows 7 KN
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/968211

  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  Shalini Surana - Microsoft technical support.
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• Windows Media Center starts by itself

  Windows Media Center starts by itself all the time. If I close the lid on my laptop, it starts. I open my laptop at other times and it will be opened. I do not use the media center. Is how to disable it? I am running Windows Vista.

  Hello world!

  I just wanted to clear the confusion.
  Marilyn's response suggests to remove WMC start-up, that the OP has not mentioned in their first post. Given that the OP has not returned more than 7 days, it is assumed the following steps solved the problem and is then marked as answer.
  Since many of you have tried these steps and they did not help, I've unmarked at the station.
  Regarding a solution, many of you are looking for a way to simply disable Windows Media Center entirely. I must point out that if you are using Windows 7 you can quickly and easily disable this feature using 'Windows turn features on or off'. But being given that most (if not all) of you are using Vista, I'm going to press.
  There are many ways to skin this cat:
  Has. Disable the Services Windows Media Center
  1. Click Start, type services.msc and pressenter
  2. Find Windows Media Center Extender Service and double click it
  3. On the general tab, change the Startup Type to disabled , and then click OK to close this window
  4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the Windows Media Center Receiver Service,Windows Media Center Scheduler Service , andWindows Media Center Service Launcher
  5. Close the window Services and reboot
  B. Disable Windows Media Center via Group Policy (Note: is not an option for users of Windows Vista Edition Home Premium)
  1. Click Start, type gpedit.msc , and then press enter
  2. Under Computer Configuration, navigate to Administrative Templates > Windows components > Windows Media Center
  3. In the right pane, double-click the policy (do not allow Windows Media Center to run)
  4. Select active (sounds weird but this will indeed prevent WMC to run), and then clickOKto close this window
  5. Close the local Group Policy Editor , and then restart
  C. Disable Windows Media Center via the registry
  1. Click Start, type regedit and press enter
  2. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SOFTWARE > policies > Microsoft
  3. Right click on Microsoft and choose new >key
  4. Name the WindowsMediaCenter key, and then press enter
  5. Right click on the key that you just created and choose new > DWORD (32-bit) Value
  6. Name the MediaCenter DWORD, and then press enter two times
  7. Change the value to hexadecimal 1 and press OK
  8. Close the registry editor and then restart
  You really need to perform one of the patches above for Windows Media Center must be disabled.
  Let me know if the above help solves your problem!

  Cody C
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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