How to make windows for windows xp Media Center

need help get windows media center for windows xp

Windows Media Center is not available for Windows XP.  First, Windows Media Center was included with a special edition of Windows XP called Windows XP Media Center Edition , which is no longer available.

You must upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows Media Center.

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    http://www.TODO-backup.com/

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    JS
    http://www.PAGESTART.com

    Never be afraid to ask. This forum has some of the best people in the world to help.

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    Hi Reaver, thanks for the installation instructions wonderful. I think that you have contributed to many users here.

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    HTH

    --

    Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The lazy three fingers

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