When I open any file, it opens Media Center instead

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  Hello

  Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

  I understand how it could be frustrating when things do not work as expected. Please, I beg you, don't worry I'll try my best to resolve the issue.

  I understand that all the icons on the desktop are changed for windows media center.

  Method 1
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  Microsoft safety scanner
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  You can try the suggestions in the link given below and check if that helps.

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