Windows 10: Windows Media Center

Discus and support Windows Media Center in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; has anyone been able to install Windows Media Center on the latest 10 Build without dorking Win 10 up*Huh 45749 Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by dmesal, Mar 30, 2016.

  1. dmesal Win User

    Windows Media Center


    has anyone been able to install Windows Media Center on the latest 10 Build without dorking Win 10 up*Huh

    :)
     
    dmesal, Mar 30, 2016
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  2. windows media center in windows ten

    Don't confuse Windows Media Player with Windows Media Center. Windows Media Center is the issue in this thread. Windows 10 will not include Windows Media Center.
     
    daveocampo, Mar 30, 2016
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  3. Windows 10 upgrade from Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center.

    Is Media Center supported in Windows 10?

    No. Persons who need to use Media Center should consider carefully before upgrading from their previous version of Windows. The Windows 10 upgrade will automatically remove any installations of Media Center.

    So what are the alternatives if I need Media Center?

    Your best option is to continue running your existing version of Windows with Media Center.

    • Windows 7 editions that include Media Center will continue to be supported until January 2020.
    • Windows 8 Pro with Media Center will continue to be supported until January 2023.
    Will Windows Media Center be available in Windows 10?

    Windows Media Center is not part of Windows 10 and won’t be available after upgrading to Windows 10. If you use Windows Media Center, we will alert you during upgrade that Windows Media Center is not available on Windows 10. We know that some users use Windows
    Media Center to play DVDs, and we are providing a free DVD playback app in Windows 10 for Windows Media Center users.

    http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-faq
     
    Andre Da Costa, Mar 30, 2016
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  4. flybynite Win User

    Windows Media Center

    Yes
    Windows Media Center [​IMG]
     
    flybynite, Mar 30, 2016
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  5. dmesal Win User
    i was really asking (how to install) and still get updates. i had read some where that updates were messed up after installing it in win10
     
    dmesal, Mar 31, 2016
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  6. flybynite Win User
    Once you get a Windows update, like a major version, and WMC no longer works, you have to uninstall it, then reinstall it.
     
    flybynite, Mar 31, 2016
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  7. dmesal Win User
    here is where i got it for win10 on my older(dead) laptop after installing i was not able to get the 1511 update, and also my older machine died i don't think its related but you never know i bought a new machine in feb with win 10 pre installed and got it up to 1511 all is good but i don't want to dork my machine if/when there is a major update and it won't take because of the media center install

    read it all before starting

    Here is how to install Media Center on Windows 10 | Windows Central

    DME
     
    dmesal, Mar 31, 2016
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  8. flybynite Win User

    Windows Media Center

    I don't want to upset anyone by mentioning a different forum so I pmed you.
     
    flybynite, Mar 31, 2016
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  9. davidhk Win User
    That link from Windows Central no longer works. Probably forced to take it down.


    Windows Media Center [​IMG]
     
    davidhk, Apr 1, 2016
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  10. flybynite Win User
    That version is not the current version anyway. The real install files are with the forum which created it. It is currently at version 12.
     
    flybynite, Apr 1, 2016
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  11. flybynite Win User
    flybynite, Apr 1, 2016
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  12. [/quote] Download WMC 6.3.9600.16384 v12 from that forum. You will probably need to register.
    Make sure you run both of the commands as administrator and that the files are on a local hard drive, not from a mapped drive of a server or NAS.

    To have WMC to wake up for recordings, you may need to make "NETWORK SERVICE" a member of the administrator group. Run lusrmgr.msc, or right-click on Start button and select: Computer Management > Local users & Groups
    then: Groups > Administrators > Add > "network service" > Check names > OK

    I have run all the latest updates and it hasn't broke yet.
     
    Churchland, Apr 2, 2016
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  13. kensiko Win User

    Windows Media Center

    With every major update I had to reinstall WMC and it came back. But now with the Creator update, the program will not start. I tried the 2 latest installers and it will not start, no window, no error. What to do ?
     
    kensiko, Jul 21, 2017
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  14. flybynite Win User
    OK, version 12 is NOT the one you want. You want the Newest which is, weirdly called v8.8.1 Here it is.
    Code: MEGA Now, download it, and extract it. You don't want it too deep in your system, make the path short. Now run _TestRights.cmd as administrator. If it stays open this is good. If it does not, then reboot your OS, and try again. Once it is open keep it open, and go to \bin\uninstall.bat, and paste the path into the open _TestRights.cmd window, and press enter. It will uninstall what you have already installed with version 12. Reboot your system. Now, run _TestRights.cmd to see if it stays open. It should. Now close it. Run either InstallerGREEN.cmd or BLUE.cmd as administrator. One will give you a green, and the other a blue border. It is your preference. Now all should work. Good luck!
     
    flybynite, Jul 21, 2017
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  15. flybynite Win User
    Be sure to keep us informed.
     
    flybynite, Jul 21, 2017
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