Why my vista doesn't have a windows media center

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• Why do you want to work with windows media center?

  Restore window Media Center

  Which exact issue are you facing?

  Open Control Panel > uninstall a program > turn Windows features on or off > scroll multimedia features > uncheck the box against Windows Media Center > follow the instructions on the screen > Reboot > open again to turn Windows features on or off in the control panel > scroll multimedia features > check the box against Windows Media Center.

  Now reconfigure WMC again

• lack of Windows Media Center in Vista HP

  I am running Vista Home Premium.
  My OS is Windows Media Center. He started giving me problems with the cursor if poster not, so I stopped using it for some time several months ago. Now, I can't find it anywhere on my system.
  I need to know if I can get it back, or if I can redownload it. I can't find anywhere on the Microsoft site to download.
  I don't have Windows media player, but it's not the same.

  Hello ddanhrt64b,

  Thanks for posting on the Microsoft answers Forum.

  You can check and see if you have selected Windows Media Center in programs and features.

  1. open the control panel configuration/programs and features.
  2. click on "Turn Windows features on or off" in the left pane.
  3. expand "Multimedia functions", check if you have selected 'Windows Media Center'.
  4. open "Turn Windows features on or off" again. Activate the 'Windows Media Player' and 'Windows Media Center' features. Turn it back on.
  5. launch Windows Media Center, initialize the program.

  Then go to start, all programs and see if Windows Media Center is now displayed.

  I hope this helps.

  Sincerely, Marilyn
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Why has Windows Media Center - no sound?

  Dell Bangalore technicians installed Windows 7 Home Premium on this PC Dell XPS 420 on May 21, 2012.   I have given them access to this computer and find that I "inherited" all the bits and pieces - which I didn't ask!   Thousands of TIFF and others.   Press room and Media Player have no sound.  In fact, it NEVER worked properly.   Y at - it someone who can put this right?

  04/04/2013 I extended my McAfee Security for a year and finally got the SRS sound program that I bought in January 2013, but there is no noise to prove that it is effective.   P {rental can help you?

  Hi Elva,

  There seems to be a problem with the audio in Windows Media Center.

  Perform the steps from the link below and see if it helps.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-audio-problems-in-Windows-Media-Center

  Note: This also applies to Windows 7

  Hope this information helps.

• loss of Windows Media Center after a recovery of systems (Vista 32 bit)

  loss of Windows Media Center after a recovery of systems (Vista 32 bit) this happened after a recovery of systems has fallen without a current backup.

  Hello

  you don't say what you used to perform a recovery of vista

  Family Vista premium and vista ultimate both come with Windows Media Center

  other versions of vista does not come with Windows Media center

• Why Windows seems to work very well, but Windows Media Center not?

  Hello

  Today, I was with my Home Theater PC (HTPC) to record TV. Everything worked well. I wanted to watch a YouTube video when I was recording was completed. When I went on YouTube, there was no audio data.

  I use a HDMI from the HTPC to connect to my Pioneer VSX-50. While watching the TV show, the VSX-50 would show he was getting audio to 5.1 channels as it should. When I go on YouTube, all the sound elements would not pass, no audio signal is sent to the VSX-50.

  So I had a slight problem when it seems that Windows and Windows Media Center try to run the sound completely different from each other. And I went to my "manage Audio Devices" set up so that Windows would go the 5.1 audio channels (I think that until then he was established as stereo?). Once I did, I was able to get a YouTube sound very well. Then I went back to Windows Media Center. Media Center at the start, that's fine, but when I try to watch live TV or any recording, sound glitches (she repeats a second 1 loop repeatedly while video continues to play as if it's good), then he falls all together. After the sound glitch, my VSX-50 shows no audio signal is sent to the receiver, and I can't he come back! It really frustrates me!

  Any ideas?
  -Andrew

  Hi André,.

  Visit this link, it worked for me.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-audio-problems-in-Windows-Media-Center

• All of a sudden no sound in Windows Media Center, video playback. No problem with the same files in media player

  My windows media center vista has all of a sudden start to turn off randomly and restart by itself, about 3 weeks ago.  Now, he has lost his.  When I'm going through orders, no sound.  Video games, no sound.  I can still get sound for mp3, but not video.  I can play the same video in media player without any problem.  Can anyone help?  I have Vista Ultimate, service Pack2.

  Hi Doramon,

  Welcome to the Windows Vista answers Forum!

  What are the file extensions you are trying to play?

  This could happen because some of the types of files supported by Windows Media Player are not supported by Windows Media Center.

  To check the file types supported by Windows Media Center please visit the below given link:

  Types of files supported by Windows Media Center

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/file-types-supported-by-Windows-Media-Center

  You can also try and run the System File Checker tool. This would be in repair of the system files that may be damaged.

  Scan SFC enforcement procedure:

  1. click on the Start button

  2. on the Start Menu, click all programs followed by accessories

  3. in the menu accessories, right-click on command line option

  4. in the drop-down menu that appears, click the "Run as Administrator" option

  5. If you have the User Account Control (UAC) enabled, you will be asked permission before the opening of the command line. You simply press the button continue if you are the administrator or insert password etc.

  6. in the command prompt window, type: sfc/scannow then press enter

  7. a message is displayed to indicate that "the analysis of the system will start.

  8. be patient because the analysis may take some time

  9. If all the files need replace SFC will replace them. You may be asked to insert your Vista DVD for this process to continue

  10. If all goes although you should, after the analysis, see the following message "Windows resource protection not found any breach of integrity.

  11. once the scan is finished, close the command prompt window, restart the computer and check.

  This would take care of the issue that you are facing.

  For more information, please visit the below given link:

  How to repair the operating system and how to restore the configuration of the operating system to an earlier point in time in Windows Vista

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/936212

  Hope this information is useful.

  Amrita M

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Error "Invalid Application" - failed to launch at the launch of Windows Media Center.

  Original title: Windows Media Center Edition:

  Current operating system: Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit SP2, latest MS Silverlight installed

  Freshly installed, all updates up to SP2, whenever I have open Windows Media Center, and then select Internet TV (TV + movies) I get an error stating:

  «INVALID APPLICATION - unable to launch «»

  Nothing opens and I see all the icons TV.  I then click on the OK button and the app closes back to TV + movies (TV recorded - by default).  I can click on Play DVD, no problem.  I can click on the Netflix plugin (once again no problem).  The question seems to exist ONLY when I select 'Internet TV'.  I don't have a TV Tuner card in the machine, as well as setting up is not an option.

  Note: I am a COMPUTER technician for over 20 years and have researched the matter only of trying many fixes that don't work not including:

  • sfc/scannow (does report no error)
  • CHKDSK (no corruption of reports)
  • reinstalled MS silverlight
  • Installed the Netflix option
  • Parameters, make sure all the General internet settings are selected correctly
  • Disabling the firewall/AV
  • Change Windows MCE receiver opening Service of the Local Service Network Service logon

  Except to call Microsoft and forking over $99 - nobody knows what is the cause?

  Additional information:

  After starting Windows Media Center, and then selecting TV + movies, under the heading Internet TV a bit dimmed it says "BETA".  Not sure if this has something to do with it.  Also on my laptop which has Windows 7, the Windows Media Center interface is different and seems to work without problems.  What gives?

  Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks in advance!

  Microsoft abandoned Internet TV from 9/20
   
  | Freshly installed, all updates up to SP2, everytime I open Windows Media Center
  then select Internet TV (from TV + movies), I get an error
   
   
  Barb
   
  MVP - Windows/entertainment and connected home
   
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• Windows media center xbox problem

  I'm running on windows vista 64 bit, but I have a problem when connect my xbox 360 Media Center with my pc, they detect very well, but when they come to connect it disconnects the network of xbox and my pc... Help

  Hi Jonathan Thewlis

  
  Do you get any error messages when you try to connect?

  I suggest you temporarily disable the firewall, and check if the reconfiguration of the configuration solves the problem. If you are able to communicate properly with disabled firewall, then you must configure the firewall properly connect.

   

  Don't forget to enable the firewall after troubleshooting gets completed that your computer will be at risk.

  You can also check the help on the issue links - below

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/set-up-a-Windows-Media-Center-Extender-device

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/demo-setting-up-an-Xbox-360-as-an-Extender-for-Windows-Media-Center

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-with-a-Windows-Media-Center-Extender-device

   

  You can also look at the article below and check if the information is useful.

  http://experts.Windows.com/FRMS/windows_entertainment_and_connected_home/f/49/p/38589/453405.aspx#453405

   

  I hope this helps.

• Stop the mouse pointer to show more of Windows Media Center

  Original title: Windows Media Center

  Hello

  Is there a way to stop the mouse pointer to show more of Windows Media Center, other than moving it?

  I note that adobe flash player can do it in a web page, then why not an 'entire' application such as Windows Media Center?

  Thank you

  Hi hiphoppoprock,

  In Windows Mode, the pointer in Windows Media center is designed to be displayed.

  In order to have the pointer automatically disappear you need to change the Mode full screen.

  You can see the Feedback forum to leave a comment or suggestion about the present:

  https://connect.Microsoft.com/

  Hope this information is useful.

  Jeremy K
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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  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.

• Can not play music in Windows Media Center or Windows Media Player

  Original title: Media Center

  I can play is more music in the Media Center or the drive. I can download and burn music, but I can't play anything. I can use I Tunes or Rhapsody to read what I have saved. Any ideas?

  Hi I80Cruiser,

  1. When did you start to question?

  2. what type of files you are trying to read?

  3. what exactly happens when you try to listen to music in the media center or the reader?

  4. you receive an error message or codes?

  You can read the following article and try to rebuild the library which may help to solve the problem:

  You cannot view, add, or delete items in the library of Windows Media Player 11

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/925718

  Also check out the links:

  Solve problems in Windows Media Player

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-in-Windows-Media-Player

  Listen to music in Windows Media Center

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/listen-to-music-in-Windows-Media-Center

  Hope this information is useful.

  Jeremy K
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Windows Media Center - audio problem on recorded TV

  My PC (Vista Home Premium) is connected to a widescreen TV with a HDMI cable and antenna lead.  Since we had in 07 big sound worked to record TV Live hi-def with Media Center and play on TV.  Suddenly, probably due to the recent update of windows Media Center, the audiocassette see the TV does not work.  It must be a software bug in Media Center because I can watch internet programming on the TV and the audio works fine.  Even Media Center sounds play fine.  Also the TV recorded see fine audio playback on the PC monitor, the only problem is on the TV. Does anyone have this problem or any idea of a solution?

  Hi Jwphl,

  Try to change volume settings and see if that fixes the problem.

  1. double-click on the icon of volume control main windows in the taskbar

  2 options-> properties > look for the choice of the mixer device.

  3. Select your tuner > check all boxes

  4 ok

  If this does not work, try the system restore and then install the updates manually one by one.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-is-system-restore

  Audio problems in Windows Media Center
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-audio-problems-in-Windows-Media-Center

  Bindu S - Microsoft Support

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• Cannot save the playlist in Windows Media Center

  I use Windows Media Center for the first time. Dell Inspiron Laptop with windows 7 Home Premium. I can just create a playlist. After the name of the list and select the files of the song and I select 'create', the following error message if poster, "Windows Media Center cannot save your playlist at the moment. Be sure to use only valid characters in the name of the playlist and try to save the playlist later. " I have made several other attempts using different names but the same thing resulted. Help, please. John

  Hi John,.

  Please take a look at this article on how to create a playlist in Windows Media Center:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/listen-to-music-in-Windows-Media-Center# (also applies to Windows 7)

• Freeze statement signal tv Windows Media Center

  I have a recurring problem.

  I'm trying to update my channels of TV tuner in Windows Media Center.

  I use a Philips SAA7130, Hybrid Capture Device and I use Windows 7 Ultimate.

  Since I moved to Windows 7 since VISTA, whenever I go to Windows Media Center and try to update my TV channels, once it gets past enterting my Zip Code for the United Kingdom and download the guide ok, it then goes to "Examing of TV signal" and then the computer hangs.

  Recovery only I have is in power turned off/turned on the PC to recover.

  I tried various solutions on the web to work around this problem, but none of them work.

  It's more frustrating that the program crashes.

  I tried this device to update with a new driver found on the list of drivers Windows 7, as I can't find a reliable one on the Web.

  I've updated 6.0.1.3 as dated: 05/08/2009 Philips Semiconductors, but it made no difference.

  Judging by researching the web, it seems to be a lot of other users having the same problem and also with different TV tuner cards.

  I use this TV tuner card, and it is connected to an external antenna. It's the only method I have on my PC for the reception of digital television in the United Kingdom

  It worked ok when it was running on Windows VISTA.

  Have you any suggestions please?

  All,

  Sorry for the delay in responding. I've never seen the above mediaCenterDataStore.db file so searched the Internet and found that the best way to solve the problem is to disable Windows Media to run. The PC should restart.

  Then you re-enable Windows Media Center, and then open Windows Media Center and begin the process of setting TV and this time it works fine.

  Either way, I also discovered that my TV tuner card not working, so I replaced it with a PCTV NanoStick T2.

  I can now TV works as well on the PCTV s/w, as well as on Windows Media Center.

  Now, everything works fine, and this issue may now be closed.

  For those interested, this is how to disable Windows Media Center for WINDOWS 7 users:

  BEGINNING

  CONTROL PANEL

  PROGRAMS and FEATURES

  Select "turn on or off Windows features.

  You will find on the left side of the Panel

  It opens a new window

  Search

  MULTIMEDIA FEATURES

  Extend the FUNCTIONALITY of MEDIA

  Uncheck the box Windows MEDIA CENTER

  Follow the instructions to continue.

  It takes some time.

  It is important to ensure that you have nothing else running like the PC restart after that

  Restart the PC

  Now, go back to the above process

  Re-check WINDOWS MEDIA CENTER to be able to again

  It does not suggest to reboot your PC, but I did anyway

  I then opened MEDIA CENTER in the normal way

  Then, I managed to complete the TV setting process which has taken time but do not hang at all.

  Good luck!

• Internet TV and Windows Media Center Extender

  I have been using Internet TV and LOVE it on my Linksys Extender DMA2200 since I installed Windows 7 RC1 in June. Now that I have installed Windows 7 Home Premium I have Internet TV in Media Center, but it is absent from my Extender! I got something free that I have more now that I paid for this... Please tell me that this will come back. Thank you, James

  Hi jkooistra,
  Welcome to the Microsoft Answers site!

  You can follow the steps described in the article that talks about problems with a Windows Media Center Extender device and see if it can resolve the problem.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-with-a-Windows-Media-Center-Extender-device

  You can also access the link below for troubleshooting problem with Xbox as an extender and see if the problem is resolved for Linksys as well.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-Media-Center/learn-more/Extenders/help/Extenders-Xbox-FAQ.aspx

  If none of the steps above worked you also try reinstalling the Media Center and see if that fixes the problem.

  Reinstall Windows Media Center
  ========
  1. open the control panel configuration/programs and features.
  2. click on "Turn Windows features on or off" in the left pane.
  3. expand "Multimedia functions", uncheck "Windows Media Center". Click 'Yes' to continue and click OK to exit. Then restart.
  4. open "Turn Windows features on or off" again. Enable the 'Windows Media Center' features. Turn it back on.
  5. launch Windows Media Center, initialize the program.
  See if it works without problem.

  Hope this information is useful.
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