Windows XP Media Center Edition computer will not start.

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• I downloaded service pack 3 Windows XP and now my computer will not start, what should I do?

  I have an old computer that I was not really to help and now I would use it for my son for doing homework, typing and some internet research.  I'm trying to update as much as possible.  I can only turn the computer in safe mode after I installled XP SP3.  Any suggestions?

  How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950249

  then

  Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950717

  How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/322389

  Release notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/936929

  The space of hard disk required for Windows XP Service Pack 3
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947311

• picked up my computer and does not, Windows xp media center edition service pack 2 update

  I got my computer and now it will not refresh, I'm under version2002 service pack 2 for windows xp media center edition, I did another time and of the load down a service pack and don't remember what you

  Hi DeirdreGrimes,

  Windows Update no longer works if you haven't installed XP SP3. To check your level of service pack system, click on start, run and type "Winver" in the Run dialog box and click on 'OK'.  If your system already has XP SP3 installed, you can try reset the windows update components by referring to the link below.

  There are prerequisites for the installation of Windows XP SP3. You can find them by reading the link below.

  Steps to take before installing XP SP3

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950717

  How to reset windows update components

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

  If your system does not already have SP3 installed, you can:

  Download and install XP SP3 fron the link below. (Ignore the warnings on THIS subject the professionals and network facilities).

  Windows XP SP3.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=24

  Windows XP SP2.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=28

  If you encounter problems installing XP SP3, you can refer to the procedure described in the link below to resolve an installation failure.

  How to troubleshoot a SP3 Installation fails.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950718

  Let us know if this is useful to provide feedback. Good luck.

• Re-installed Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 with TechNet discs and now the product key on the computer does not work.

  I have a client who has a Dell Dimension E510 with Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition 2005.  Failure of their hard drive, so I installed a new hard drive and reloaded Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 collection of Technet.  I'm now start using the Microsoft key update tool to update the product key in the product key of the client on the system chassis.  Unfortunately the Microsoft key update tool is not supported in this version of Windows XP.  The client doesn't have their media.  Any help would be appreciated.

  original title: Question of key product Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition 2005

  How to activate Windows XP
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307890/en-us

  See the section titled: "how to activate Windows XP by phone.
  Also, make sure that you do not confuse the product key numbers and letters
  (number 8 for the letter B, etc.)

  Blank page to activate Windows in the wizard of Windows Product Activation
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314935

  How to contact a Microsoft Product Activation Center:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/950929/en=us

  Microsoft Activation centers worldwide telephone numbers:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx
  (This site is for activating Volume License, but if you call, they will help you)

  The phone number is not working:
  Microsoft Wordwide contacts: http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.aspx

  Once Windows activated / Genuine Advantage Notifications:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=afd45b36-3d77-4259-801c-d31a9a90cdcf
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  J W Stuart: Http://www.pagestart.com

• cannot copy pictures or my movie for flash player files more. Flash player is not filled to the top. Used last 3 weeks ago. You are using windows xp, media center edition 2005.

  Remember - this is a public forum so never post private information such as numbers of mail or telephone!

  Ideas:

  • You have problems with programs
  • Error messages
  • Recent changes to your computer
  • What you have already tried to solve the problem

  cannot copy pictures or my movie for flash player files more. Flash drive
  is not filled to the top. Used last 3 weeks ago. Using windows xp, Media Center
  Edition 2005.

  ===================================
  Maybe there is a small slider that changes the drive to
  read-only?

  And... There may be a limit to the number of files that can
  Add in the root directory of the drive. This can be
  fixed by adding a few folders to sort the files.

  John Inzer - MS - MVP - Digital Media Experience - Notice_This is not tech support_I'm volunteer - Solutions that work for me may not work for you - * proceed at your own risk *.

• Qosmio F30: How-to: Manual Installation of Windows Xp Media Center Edition 2005

  Manual installation of Windows Xp Media Center Edition laptop Toshiba Qosmio F30 computer 2005
  Last updated October 3, 2006

  Important notes before starting:

  1 - the steps used for "Toshiba Qosmio F30" and for others models Qosmio that comes with "Intel Centrino Duo" Cpu and Xp Media Center 2005 installed.

  2. apply these steps if you have previous experience in the installation of Windows Xp, if you have that experience, then you can use the provided recovery CD to restore your system.

  3 - Windows Xp Media Center Cd is not provided with your laptop, if you have the Cd you can purchase from many online shops and in this case you will get the product key valid Windows Xp which you'll not need (because you already have one, you will find in it a small sticker on the back of your laptop and you can activate your Windows with it).
  In other words (you need for the first and the second Cd of Windows Xp Mce 2005 SP2 Oem).

  4. do not try to implement these measures on the other Versions of Windows Xp, use "Windows Xp Media Center Edition 2005 Sp2 Oem" only

  5. you must have the Usb floppy drive to install "Toshiba Raid Controller", it can be installed that by having the driver on a floppy disk and pressing F6 during the setup of Windows Xp, if you do not install the Raid driver then will Windows Xp does not recognize your hard drive.

  6 - notice of disclaimer
  I don't will not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or allegedly caused by or in connection with the use of this site or its content, including but not limited to delays, omissions and inaccuracies in content.

  Steps to follow:

  1 create drivers Cd of "Toshiba help utility", you should see the Toshiba help icon on the desktop, and then in the Toshiba help choose the "protect & difficulty" tab, you will find the Option ' create drivers & tools Cd "and insert a Cd Virgin to write to this
  "If this Option did not work, then you must install the restore Cd to get this job", the drivers are installed in a folder called Toolscd in the C:"" drive. To install your recovery Cd Power on your laptop and the "F12" hold and use the arrow keys to select the icon of the CD to boot from the Cd.

  2. create the Toshiba Raid since the driver Cd driver, the Toshiba Raid driver must be added during the Installation of Windows XP when they are asked to "Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or Raid Driver".
  To do this, insert the Cd of ' Windows' drivers, it will run automatically or Run "Browser.Exe" inside the Cd The 'Raid Driver' and click on Select 'Installation', it will show you the Raid driver files, insert A Blank Floppy and copy the files in The Floppy 'To be sure that all the files be on the root of The Floppy' or to download the Toshiba RAID driver from the Toshiba web page download driver and extract the file zip on a diskette. Yet once, all files must be at the root of the floppy disk not in a folder"

  3 - Connect your Usb floppy drive and insert your Cd of Windows Xp Mce 2005 1 turn on your laptop Hold "F12" and use the arrow keys to select the icon of the CD to boot from the Cd.
  When you get the Message «Press any key to boot from CD...» ", press a button, if you do not press a key, it does not start from CD-ROM, press F6 when prompt to 'press F6 if you need to install a third party Scsi or Raid Driver".
  The Setup program continues until you are asked if you want to "S = specify additional device. Press' and specify the driver Toshiba Raid for Xp. press "enter" to continue with the Installation.
  Do not upgrade your Installation of Xp, start new Windows Installation and Partition on your hard drive, Windows Installation will be ask you to insert Cd 2, and will copy some files and will ask continue you to insert Cd 1 once again, with the installation until Windows finish the installation of the.

  4 - after Windows finishes the Installation insert the Cd drivers and select "Microsoft Updates" from the Drivers Cd click 'Installation' button, click on "Qfe" and ONLY install the following updates (don't let the updates restart your PC until you have finished installing all of the updates)
  A Q896256
  DIFFICULTY 'computers that are running Windows Xp Service Pack 2 and that are equipped with multiple processors that support processor power management features may experience decrease in performance'
  B Q910437
  DIFFICULTY 'High Hit Count Watson Crash in Wu Client '.
  C Q889673
  DIFFICULTY "Hardware (Dep) - computer activated may quit unexpectedly after recovery from sleep mode or hibernation in Windows Xp Service Pack 2"
  D - Q896243 (very Important, this will make SD and MMC cards for work)
  DIFFICULTY "ADD Support high-speed SD card"
  Other updates are not required to install, because you will install it later when you run Microsoft updates website updated Microsoft after finishing to activate your Windows.

  5 - Download and run "Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility' of the Intel Web site
  (Restart your PC after Installation)
  Do not install "Driver Chipset" since the drivers Cd, this is an old Version, try installing the most recent from the link above.

  6 - install the "Display Driver" of the Cd of drivers (no need to reboot).
  Note: To avoid annoying Messages to drivers during Installation to do the following: -.
  Go to control panel, system, Hardware, player signature properties, select "ignore - install the software...". »
  Go to control panel, system, hardware, Windows Update properties, select never 'search Windows Update for drivers'

  7. now you must configure your Internet connection and activate your Windows so that you can run "Windows Updates" from the Microsoft Windows Update Web site
  Your Internet may need one of the following drivers (depending on your Modem)
  A if you your Internet through LAN then install the 'network' of the driver Cd driver.
  B if you your grace wireless Internet then install the wireless network driver "" of the driver Cd.
  C if your Internet via USB then install the driver provided by the manufacturer of your Modem.
  D if your Internet through Dial-Up connection and then install the "audio driver" driver CD, this driver will install the audio driver and activate the Modem device and a Message appeared "find new hardware, peripheral Modem" ignores the Message and restart your PC then install "Modem Driver" of the driver Cd.

  8. now, go to the Windows Update Web Site and install all required updates "try to run Windows updates several times until you install all updates, because initially, Web site will updated Windows Installer 3 files only after this restart, your computer and go to the Windows Update Site again and continue to install updates. ", select the custom updates and install all critical and optional updates to date."

  9 - install "Common Modules" of the driver CD this module is an essential component on Windows XP systems, it is necessary to other original programming TOSHIBA works correctly.

  10 continue to install the other drivers and Utilities CD of drivers, but do not install the drivers following: -.
  Atheros Client Utility "no need".
  Bluetooth Monitor "do not install, install only the"Bluetooth Stack".

  Enjoy your PC powerful Qosmio Toshiba laptop.

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

  Ciao

• Side effects of installing windows xp service pack 3 upgrade on windows xp media center edition version 2002 service pack 2

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  http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.WindowsXP.General/MSG/a066ae41add7dd2b

• Ehshell.exe error with Windows XP Media Center Edition Version 2002, service pack 3

  Running Windows XP Media Center Edition Version 2002 with service pack 3.  I get the ehshell.exe error when I try to watch live TV.  It crashes, debug and I usually won't have to ctrl-alt-del to get anywhere.  Do not seem to have this problem before I added various updates etc, tv was fine before this date.

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  Ehshell.exe is a Windows system file that is used to run Microsoft Media Center. It is not a critical system file. However, the ehshell.exe file can become infected and cause errors trying to run certain programs. If the ehshell.exe is absent, it can also cause errors. Reinstall a clean copy of ehshell.exe with the Microsoft System Restore.

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• Try to install the Update Rollup 2 for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 - on SP3.

  Hello

  All this started when my Xbox360 is dead, sent it for repair, came home another, all hung up and tried to connect to the Media Center. Of course, it did not work and the screen says to uninstall? (something), I forgot today, it has been a long road since then. BUT I uninstalled Update Rollup 2 for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 and updates that came after. NOW realize it was a mistake, I'm not of the Update Rollup 2 for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 on your computer. And I'm confused regarding why, for the first time, that I can't find a single KB article on this problem.

  And even if I did not restore the system off, there is no restore point on my machine.

  So I'm always searching in google and microsoft.com but a little lost right now.

  Moccan,
  Thanks for posting on the Microsoft answers Forum.  I would like to know if you read this article for the hotfix rollup: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/900325.  In particular the section more information, which has this:

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  If you see this option, you must remove the hotfix. To remove the patch, click Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Hotfix (KB886904), and then click Remove. Then, visit the Windows Update Web sit to download and install the Update Rollup 2 for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005.

  If you haven't checked out on this yet, then follow the steps below and let us know the result. Mike - Engineer Support Microsoft Answers
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• Satellite A100: Need drivers for Windows XP Media Center Edition

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  I have a satellite A100 PSAA9E and I was wondering if there is no driver for this edition of windows yet or if there is no alternative that is pro XP drivers should work?

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  Hello

  On this page of Toshiba, you will find drivers for different units.
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• Mouse and keyboard no longer works in Windows XP Media Center edition

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  Hi Keith,

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• Problem, reinstall the Update Rollup 2 for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

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  When I go to install the internet and begin to test the connection it gives me "Critical error of process - Code 2"
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  Assistance or management, you can provide me to solve this problem would be highly appreciated.

  At this point, I'm a newbie to this and I don't have a clue as to the cause of my problems and any ideas you may have for me would be much appreciated.

  A generic Package: 10/28/10. 21:32:48
  Looking for an existing installation of the generic package

  A generic Package: 10/28/10. 21:32:48
  Looking for an existing installation of the generic package
  Process creation: WindowsMedia10-KB895572 - x 86 .exe/quiet /norestart
  Process returned 0 x 00000000

  Function (ExecCmdInThread) Message of Post for the Package id: 1045.

  A generic Package: 10/28/10. 21:33:02
  Looking for an existing installation of the generic package
  Process creation: WindowsXP-KB891593 - x 86 .exe/quiet /norestart
  Process returned 0 x 00000000

  Function (ExecCmdInThread) Message of Post for the Package id: 1046.

  A generic Package: 10/28/10. 21:33:02
  Looking for an existing installation of the generic package

  Process creation: WindowsXP-KB895961 - x 86 .exe/quiet /norestart
  Process returned 0 x 00000000

  Function (ExecCmdInThread) Message of Post for the Package id: 1047.

  A generic Package: 10/28/10. 21:33:02
  Looking for an existing installation of the generic package
  Process creation: WindowsXP-KB899337-v2 - x 86 .exe/quiet /norestart
  Process returned 0 x 00000000

  Function (ExecCmdInThread) Message of Post for the Package id: 1043.

  A generic Package: 10/28/10. 21:33:02
  Looking for an existing installation of the generic package
  Process creation: WindowsXP-KB899510 - x 86 .exe/quiet /norestart
  Process returned 0 x 00000000

  Function (ExecCmdInThread) Message of Post for the Package id: 1043.

  A generic Package: 10/28/10. 21:33:02
  Looking for an existing installation of the generic package
  Process creation: WindowsXP-KB888795 - x 86 .exe/quiet /norestart
  Process returned 0 x 00000000

  Function (ExecCmdInThread) Message of Post for the Package id: 1043.

  A generic Package: 10/28/10. 21:33:02
  Looking for an existing installation of the generic package
  Process creation: WindowsXP-KB902841 - x 86 .exe/quiet /norestart
  Process returned 0 x 00000000

  Function (ExecCmdInThread) Message of Post for the Package id: 1043.

  A generic Package: 10/28/10. 21:33:02
  Looking for an existing installation of the generic package
  Creation process: KB900325.exe/quiet /norestart
  0x00000bc2 returned by process

  Function (ExecCmdInThread) Message of Post for the Package id: 1048.

  "Creative process: c:\0f7019deb34a2ccd3d5c2a4d9e4f3e57\bin\wmfdist95.exe/q: a/r: n /C:"wmsetsdk.exe/WMFDIST/q/r: n /DisallowSystemRestore.
  Process returned 0 x 00000000

  Function (ExecCmdInThread) Message of Post for the Package id: 1044.

  A generic Package: 05/12/11. 21:26:14
  Looking for an existing installation of the generic package

  A generic Package: 05/12/11. 21:26:53
  Looking for an existing installation of the generic package
  Process creation: WindowsMedia10-KB895572 - x 86 .exe/quiet /norestart
  Process returned 0 x 00000643

  Function (ExecCmdInThread) Message of Post for the Package id: 1045.

  A generic Package: 06/03/12. 21:27:50
  Looking for an existing installation of the generic package

  A generic Package: 06/03/12. 21:28:23
  Looking for an existing installation of the generic package
  Process creation: WindowsMedia10-KB895572 - x 86 .exe/quiet /norestart
  Process returned 0 x 00000643

  Function (ExecCmdInThread) Message of Post for the Package id: 1045.

  A generic Package: 12/02/13. 09:44:39
  Looking for an existing installation of the generic package

  A generic Package: 12/02/13. 09:45:16
  Looking for an existing installation of the generic package
  Process creation: WindowsMedia10-KB895572 - x 86 .exe/quiet /norestart
  Process returned 0 x 00000643

  Function (ExecCmdInThread) Message of Post for the Package id: 1045.

  A generic Package: 12/02/13. 10:11:58
  Looking for an existing installation of the generic package

  A generic Package: 12/02/13. 10:12:30
  Looking for an existing installation of the generic package
  Process creation: WindowsMedia10-KB895572 - x 86 .exe/quiet /norestart
  Process returned 0 x 00000643

  Function (ExecCmdInThread) Message of Post for the Package id: 1045.

  Hi kwanray,

  Welcome to the Microsoft community. According to the description of the problem, you can not reinstall the Update Rollup 2 for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005.

  I'll help you with this problem. I suggest you follow the steps in the article.

  Update Rollup 2 for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

  Reference: Support for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

  Let us know if you need help with Windows related issues. We will be happy to help you.

• When loading Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, my Lifecam Webcam from Microsoft HD turns on and starts recording.

  Original title: Okay, I bet no one has ever heard of it...

  At the Media Center 2005 Rollup 2 loads, my Lifecam Microsoft HD Webcam turns on and I guess that starts recording. WHAT? What is happening with this? I have Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, SP3.

  Hello

  -Did you change on your computer due to which the question has begun?

  I recommend you to start your computer in a clean boot State and turn off Microsoft Lifecam Webcam to run at startup HD.

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• Of Windows Media Player 11 in Windows XP Media Center Edition (SP3)

  I AT & T U-Verse, and I am trying to download video clips at home in my online account so that I can display on the TV.  When I select the option on the TV using the remote control that would search my computer for the files, I get a message that I need to select sharing on Windows Media Player 11 before U-verse can download files.  I have Windows Media Player 10 on my math so I went online to download Windows Media Player 11.  During the download I get the message that I have Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 version and I have Windows XP Media Center Edition version 2002 Service Pack 3.  What should I do to download Windows Media Player 11 with success?

  The link above for the forum of social responses seems to be an incorrect link. I can find no record of a response.

  You will need to start your own, new topic in this forum and ask for help with your problem, whatever it is.

• Cannot open files with Windows XP media center edition .exe

  Cannot open .exe with Windows XP media center edition files.  Computer Dell did not come with a rear disc

  Hi CLueking,

  1. what happens when you try to open any .exe (executable) files? You get the error message?

  2. you remember to make changes to the computer, after which the issue started?

  I suggest trying the Microsoft Fixit and/or manual steps from the following links and check if it helps:

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  You receive an error message when you try to start a program that has the an.exe file name extension

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